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Watch Tuxedos Tiny Desk Concert [Video]
The pairing of Tuxedo is a natural feel in person, but highly unlikely on paper. Seattle-based producer Jake One has a who’s-who client list, from Rick Ross to 21 Savage — while DJ, singer-songwriter and producer Mayer Hawthorne is a renaissance soul man from Motor City. They stealthily debuted three tracks on SoundCloud in 2013 with only a black square stamped “Tuxedo” as the cover art, leaving fans wondering where this new funk was coming from. A few months later they unveiled their identities along with a debut self-titled LP, resurrecting a sound popularized by greats like The Gap Band, The Fatback Band and Roger Troutman. When Tuxedo arrived at NPR and Mayer Hawthorne spied a small ‘Ho!’ button sitting on Bob Boilen’s desk, he immediately beamed. “We use a big ‘Ho!’ button on tour,” he said. They didn’t bring a drummer, opting for a boombox — yes, a real boombox playing a real cassette tape, kids — and it was nostalgic delight from the start of the cassette’s hiss. The band was tight as ever, while their ace in the hole, Gavin Turek provided dance moves and the sweetest harmonies. Tuxedo set things off with a fan favorite from their first album, along with two from their latest, before closing it out with a red light special. It’s one thing to go against the grain for the sake of it — and another completely make it good. In this Tiny Desk concert, Tuxedo accomplished both.
Read moreTuxedo – July (Sly & Robbie’s Dub) [Audio]
Tuxedo returns with “July (Sly & Robbie’s Dub)”. Listen below.
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 16.06.17
Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Happy Friday, ya’ll! Record Of The Day: Big Boi feat. Snoop Dogg – Get Wit It Playlist Ice Cube – Good Cop Bad Cop Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE. **Record Of The Day** Big Boi feat. Snoop Dogg – Get Wit It Berner & Styles P feat. B-Real – Turkey Bag Snoop Dogg feat. Devin The Dude & Wiz Khalifa – 420 (Blaze Up) Raekwon feat. Cee-Lo Green – Marvin **Tuxedo Live from Berlin (DJ Set)** Download here (right click and save as…)
Read moreTuxedo – 2nd Time Around (Hard & Soul Remix) [Audio]
Here’s the Hard & Soul remix to Tuxedo’s “2nd Time Around”. Listen below.
Read moreTuxedo – Thank You [Audio]
Official audio of Tuxedo’s “Thank You” off the limited edition 45 for Record Store Day. Available now at your local record store.
Read moreRhythm Roulette w/ Tuxedo [Video]
Jake One and Mayer Hawthorne form like Voltron to become production duo Tuxedo, the latest contestants on MASS APPEAL’s Rhythm Roulette. The pair stopped by Good Records—the shop, not the label—on East 5th Street in NYC, tied bandanas over their eyes, and grabbed up three random records to sample. Although the soundtrack to Blue Thunder had them somewhat perplexed, they also came up with a 12-inch single by Logg, and the Gamble & Huff sure shot, MFSB’s Love is the Message. You already know Jake One’s steez: from Chance the Rapper to 50 Cent, Drake, and Fun, the versatile Seattle beat smith gets it in wherever he feels. Hawthorne’s light-hearted brand of blue-eyed soul has won him fans since his 2009 Stones Throw debut. Tuxedo’s danceable tracks have an undeniable pop sensibility, they also show a heavy G-Funk and 80s electro influence, which shines through on the beat they built for us. “We got the disco kick offa Log, the rest of the drums from MFSB, and kind of a dramatic sound offa the Blue Thunder soundtrack,” said Hawthorne, who also added his soulful crooning to the sonic stew. “And that’s how you craft a whompin’-ass banger, Tuxedo style.” Watch them work up top.
Read moreTuxedo – 2nd Time Around [Video]
Official music video for “2nd Time Around” off Tuxedo’s new album, “Tuxedo II“.
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 27.03.17
Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show boasts new bangers from Lou Phelps, Topiq, Dizzy Wright, Demrick and Bugus. Press play and enjoy! Record Of The Day: Demrick feat. Dizzy Wright & Paul Wall – Contact High Playlist Lou Phelps feat. CJ Flemings – My Forte Topiq feat. JSWISS – Hip-Notic Dizzy Wright, Demrick, Reezy & Euroz – Suite Sixteen Episode II **Record Of The Day** Demrick feat. Dizzy Wright & Paul Wall – Contact High Bugus feat. Mariah – Visions Drake – Passion Fruit Drake feat. Black Coffee & Jorja Smith – Get It Together **Tuxedo DJ Set Live From Hong Kong** Download here (right click and save as…)
Read moreTuxedo – Tuxedo II [Album Stream]
Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One bring fhe funk on their “Tuxedo II” project. Stream the 11-track effort below and make sure to pick up a copy via iTunes.
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 22.03.17
Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Tunes Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today, Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One aka Tuxedo take over the TB Radio airwaves with their funky “Intuxication” mix. Press play or hit the download button and make sure to pick up a copy of their new LP, “Tuxedo II”, when it drops this Friday. Record Of The Day: Back on Friday! Playlist Slave – Watching You (Tux Refux) Gwen McCrae – Doing Cuz It Feels Good George Clinton – Mans Best Friend Mono Poly – Needs Deoderant Gladys Knight – Save The Overtime For Me Tuxedo – Doin My Best (Instrumental) Manhattan Transfer – Spice Of Life (Tux Refux) New Directions – Get Ready Let’s Party Goin Federal – Tonight Intrigue – I Like It Boing – Dance On the Beat Curtis Hairston – I Want You (M+M Mix) Amra – Special Kind Of Love Plush – Coast To Coast Chic – I Feel Your Love Coming On (Tux Refux) David Joseph – You Can’t Hide Your Love BB&Q Band – Imagination Le Voyage – All Night Affair Amusement Park – Love Showdown Krupa – Sunlight Tuxedo – Father Stretch My Limo (Instrumental) Game – Gotta Take Your Love Skyy – Here’s to You (Tux Edit) Cross Phyre feat. Demetrius – Make It Easy On Yourself Tuxedo – Scoot Dogg (Instrumental) Download here (right click and save as…)
Read moreTuxedo – Intuxication (DJ Mix) [Audio]
The following mix contains many Tux Refuxes and other assorted exclusives. Play this only at maximum volume. Don’t forget on 3/24 to “buy the fuckin’ album” (eazy duz it voice). We love each and every one of you. Pre-order “Tuxedo II” here. Peep the full tracklisting after the break.
Read moreTuxedo – 2nd Time Around [Audio]
Here goes the official audio of Tuxedo’s “2nd Time Around” from their upcoming album, “Tuxedo II“, due out 3/24 via Stones Throw Records. Listen below.
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 27.01.17
Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show features a funky live DJ set from Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One aka Tuxedo. Happy Friday, ya’ll! Record Of The Day: Back on Monday! Playlist Childish Gambino – Redbone Tuxedo – Stretch Limousines (Live DJ Set) Download here (right click and save as…)
Read moreRhythm Roulette w/ Jake One [Video]
For this episode of Rhythm Roulette, Mass Appeal linked up with Jake One. Very few artists can traverse the constantly shifting borders between the underground and the mainstream like Jake One. The Seattle producer is respected, and rightfully so, in both worlds for his work with 50 Cent and G-Unit, De La Soul, E-40, DOOM, and more. He’s also worked on complete projects with Freeway and Brother Ali. Then with Mayer Hawthorne, he put out a feel good album under the Tuxedo moniker. Basically, his production credits weigh a ton. From Spin Cycle to his studio in Washington, Jake lucks out with The Best of Herbie Hancock, The Manhattans’ Forever By Your Side, and a Reverend E. Stanley Branch record. Jake One’s sampling methods kick in immediately as he skips around the records, finding a “Yeah!” from Rev. Branch and some drums from The Manhattans. He hears something worth taking from the choir on Rev. Branch’s record then drums from Herbie. The Manhattans also helped provide a snare. As the beat comes together all on his keyboard, he goes back to the choir to find some shouting to fill out the beat. Jake tinkers around with a bass line and before you know it, he’s sequenced a beat fit for the church and the club.
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