While touring the world it seems that Mayer Hawthorne also found the time to join forces with Nottz recording his new song “I Need You”. In good Stones Throw-manner the piece comes as a 12″ also containing an etching by Miami illustrator Freegums, who hooked up with the label a couple months back for the Mayer Hawthorne x Huf T-shirt & song collaboration. The crooner explains the story behind this record:
I met Nottz at Nightlife’s Dilla Tribute in L.A. and we just kept in contact. I had always been a fan of Nottz since the 90s. He sent me a bunch of beats and at first I had no idea what to do with any of them, but eventually it hit me. I sang a hook for him on his album as well.
The song is a cover of a cat named Otis Leville which is one of my all time fav soul sides, but relatively unknown 45. I don’t think Nottz even knew it. I actually even made up some of the words because no one could make out what he said in the original. ha!
When Nottz sent me that batch – that particular beat stood out. It had the same chord progression as the Otis Leville, so I just went with it.
The shipping date is slated for a August 17. In the meantime, check below.
LRG presents a short but revealing glimpse behind the lenses during the shoot of Mayer Hawthorne’s latest video for his 70′s summer-influenced tune “Your Lovin’ Ain’t Pleasin’ Nothin’”. It looks like the work on this visual was as much fun as the result indicates. Mayer Hawthorne’s debut album, A Strange Arrangement is out now via Stones Throw.
Eclectic crooner Mayer Hawthorne drops his latest visual for the outstanding cut “Your Easy Lovin’ Ain’t Pleasin’ Nothin’”. Directors Jackson Perry and Henry DeMaio provide a feel-good vibe with plenty of charming eye candy to visually interprete this uplifting jam. The track is taken from Mayer’s excellent debut A Strange Arrangement, which is out now via Stones Throw.
Celebrating 16,000 followers of his Twitter-account Mayer Hawthorne says thank you and offers a Caribbean-influenced version of his hit “Maybe So, Maybe No” – produced by MATO. Make sure to stay tuned on this talented crooner as his new video for “Your Lovin’ Ain’t Pleasin’ Nuthin’” is set to premiere tomorrow.
Known for his outstanding Motown-influenced music Mayer Hawthorne has proven his soulful talents with his debut album A Strange Arrangement. Despite being constantly on tour the man from Ann Arbor, Michigan seems to spend enough time in the recording studio to bless us with musical gems. His latest track symbolizes a rather alternative route for Mr Hawthorne as he covers Daniel Johnston’s timeless hit “Held The Hand”. Luckily, his piano-driven interpretation sounds so good that it is safe to say, that the Stones Throw-signee is able to conquer various music genres in the future.
Soulful crooner Mayer Hawthorne unleashes the latest video off his convincing debut offering A Strange Arrangement. This time, his Motown-inspired jam “One Track Mind” receives the visual treatment. As usual, Mayer Hawthorne-videos never lack creativity. This one is no exception. Expect an abundance of courtship in this clip. Enjoy.
Soulful crooner Mayer Hawthorne expresses his love for the beautiful city by the bay with his rendition of Tony Bennet’s classic “I Left My Heart In San Francisco”. The melodic ballad is accompanied with an extensive skate video and a collaboration with local streetwear giant HUF and designer Freegums.
Mayer Hawthorne ends his two-month long US Tour on April 15th in San Francisco. To commemorate the occasion, Stones Throw has teamed up with local powerhouse Huf and designer Freegums on an exclusive Mayer Hawthorne collabo pack featuring a T-Shirt + Heart-Shaped USB with Mayer Hawthorne’s rendition of Tony Bennet’s classic “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” pre-loaded onto each USB.
Snoop Dogg recruits the soulful talents of Mayer Hawthorne for a special mix of his radio favorite “Gangsta Luv”. This collaboration comes to no suprise as both artists frequently claimed love and respect for each other’s craft on various occasions. The mutual appreciation can be heard below and it’s quite banging. More Malice is set for a release on March 23rd.
Soulful crooner Mayer Hawthorne straight out of Ann Arbor, Michigan unveils the visual to his latest single “I Wish It Would Rain” off his powerful debut album “A Strange Arrangement”. Courtesy of Freshmen 5 and directed by Henry DeMaio the video tells Mayer’s sad sad love story that surprisingly keeps you warm and dry. “A Strange Arrangement” is out now.
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