Tuxedo is back

Tuxedo Is ‘Back 4 More�...SoulBounce

ByD-Money

September 12, 2024

It’s been a minute since we’ve received some new-new from Tuxedo. The duo — comprised of prolific singer-songwriter Mayer Hawthorne and producer Jake One — last graced us with a full-length project when they dropped Tuxedo III way back in 2019. Since then, we’ve gotten a few one-off tracks and, of course, more than a few solo projects from Mayer. The boys are back at it again, however, and they fittingly return with their new single “Back 4 More.”

“Back 4 More” continues to bring in the noise and the ’80s-inspired funk Tuxedo has become known for. This time around, they channel a bit of Patrice Rushen with a song that definitely takes some inspiration from her seminal jam “Forget Me Nots.” Its funky bassline and staccato synth string stabs automatically remind us of the ’80s classic. They build upon that homage, though, with some rhythm guitar, piano, hand claps and stacked vocals to create a groove all their own.

The song’s lyrics move within familiar space as Mayer sings of running back to the good thing he had with a lovely lady. “I’m back for more oh / You’ve got a certain something I’m looking for,” he sings on the chorus. “I’m back for more oh / You’ve got that je ne sais quoi, baby, I can’t ignore.”

“Back 4 More” will be housed on the duo’s fourth studio album, appropriately titled Tuxedo IV. The set is sure to be doused in the twosome’s signature champagne funk and have us moving straight to the dance floor when it’s released on November 1st of this year.

Reply #4 posted 09/14/24 4:55pm

nayroo2002

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Wow!

Can i get my own thread, too?

lol

"Whatever skin we're in
we all need 2 b friends"

Reply #5 posted 09/14/24 9:37pm

Bonding over a shared love of Parliament, Zapp and other signs in the greater funk Zodiac, Mayer Hawthorne (Aquarius) and Jake One (Taurus), collectively known as Tuxedo, return with their fourth studio album, Tuxedo IV. Their powers combined have yet again yielded a bevy of absolute slappers that are packaged perfectly for dance floors in 2024. Roll the Windows Down and turn the volume up. Tuxedo is Back 4 More so Don’t Think Twice.

Reply #6 posted 09/15/24 7:03am

ShellyMcG

They really wanted to have 4 songs with "4" in the title, huh?

I actually know someone who has worked with Mayer Hawthorne (twice) and is a massive fan of his (read: groupie lol) so I know she'll be happy to hear about this.

I think I prefer his solo stuff personally but the previous three Tuxedo albums have all been really good so I have high hopes for this. If anyone out there is interested in that kind of old fashioned funk/disco stuff you should check them out.

Reply #7 posted 09/15/24 7:13am

ShellyMcG said:
I think I prefer his solo stuff personally but the previous three Tuxedo albums have all been really good so I have high hopes for this.

Mayers' most recent album For All Time is very nice.His debut album A Strange Arrangement will always be my favorite.I still play that one all the time.I really,really enjoy the Tuxedo albums.This is Saturday night party music and I'm diggin' it smile I'm glad these guys are back.I need some new jams that I can groove to.

Reply #8 posted 09/15/24 9:32am

purplethunder3
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cool Went to see them several years ago abd they put on a great show in a small club. Had the crowd up dancing their cares away...

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0

Reply #9 posted 09/15/24 10:01am

(38) Tuxedo - So Good (Of... - YouTube

some of my favorite Tuxedo jams...

"So Good"

"Shy" with ZAPP

(38) Tuxedo with Zapp - S... - YouTube

"Fux With The Tux"

(38) Tuxedo - Fux With Th... - YouTube

"The Tuxedo Way"

(38) Tuxedo - The Tuxedo ... - YouTube

"Watch The Dance"

(38) Watch The Dance - YouTube

"Vibrations"

(38) Tuxedo - Vibrations ... - YouTube

"Rotational"

(38) Tuxedo - Rotational ... - YouTube

Reply #10 posted 09/15/24 12:47pm

ShellyMcG

SoulAlive said:

ShellyMcG said:

I think I prefer his solo stuff personally but the previous three Tuxedo albums have all been really good so I have high hopes for this.

You should check out Chromeo's last couple of albums if you haven't already. Same kind of vibe. Words With You was on repeat in my car all of last summer.

(38) Tuxedo - So Good (Of... - YouTube

Reply #11 posted 09/15/24 12:53pm

ShellyMcG

SoulAlive said:

some of my favorite Tuxedo jams...

"So Good"

"Shy" with ZAPP

(38) Tuxedo with Zapp - S... - YouTube

"Fux With The Tux"

(38) Tuxedo - Fux With Th... - YouTube

"The Tuxedo Way"

(38) Tuxedo - The Tuxedo ... - YouTube

"Watch The Dance"

(38) Watch The Dance - YouTube

"Vibrations"

(38) Tuxedo - Vibrations ... - YouTube

"Rotational"

(38) Tuxedo - Rotational ... - YouTube

I don't know how to do that think with the links but I'd probably add

Number One
July
Toast 2 Us
Own Thang (feat Tony, Toni, Tone)
2nd Time Around