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Thread started 09/14/24 2:29pm

SoulAlive

Tuxedo is back

Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One are Tuxedo.They're back with their fourth album.

new single "Back 4 More"

(36) Tuxedo - Back 4 More... - YouTube

from their upcoming album 'Tuxedo IV' due November 1st

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[Edited 9/24/24 11:46am]

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Reply #1 posted 09/14/24 2:33pm

SoulAlive

I already pre-ordered the vinyl biggrin these guys specialize in a cool,early 80s retro/throwback funk/R&B sound.Very infectious and danceable.The last album came out in 2019,so I'm happy that they finally got a new album ready to go.

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Reply #2 posted 09/14/24 2:42pm

SoulAlive

Tracklist

  1. Hold Up (with DJ Battlecat)
  2. This Is 4 You
  3. Back 4 More
  4. Think Twice
  5. Good Time 4 Ever
  6. Jake’s Groove
  7. Cake
  8. Ride With Me
  9. Windows Down
  10. 4 Sure (with Leroy Burgess)
  11. We Made It

Pre-Order: Tuxedo IV Standard Vinyl

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Reply #3 posted 09/14/24 3:30pm

SoulAlive

Tuxedo Is ‘Back 4 More...SoulBounce

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.

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

SoulAlive

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.

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

SoulAlive

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.

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

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

SoulAlive

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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.


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.



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

ShellyMcG

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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
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Reply #12 posted 09/15/24 12:55pm

ShellyMcG

I remember seeing a video of Tuxedo and Zapp performing Shy on Conan O'Brien on YouTube. The video seems to have been removed now. I remember it for two reasons. First, it was a really good performance and Mayer had the Ho! button on stage. Second, one of the backing dancers nearly fell flat on her arse when they were coming out on stage because they were on skates.
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Reply #13 posted 09/15/24 2:44pm

SoulAlive

biggrin they always have interesting items available at their store

Tuxedo Action Figures

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Reply #14 posted 09/15/24 3:41pm

SoulAlive

ShellyMcG said:

2nd Time Around

that one has a fun video biggrin

(39) Tuxedo - 2nd Time Ar... - YouTube

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Reply #15 posted 09/17/24 3:26am

ShellyMcG

SoulAlive said:



ShellyMcG said:


2nd Time Around




that one has a fun video biggrin




(39) Tuxedo - 2nd Time Ar... - YouTube







I wonder why you like this one... razz
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Reply #16 posted 09/17/24 11:11am

SoulAlive

ShellyMcG said:

SoulAlive said:

that one has a fun video biggrin

(39) Tuxedo - 2nd Time Ar... - YouTube

I wonder why you like this one... razz

lol

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Reply #17 posted 09/17/24 11:12am

SoulAlive

looks like they posted a preview of the video for "Back 4 More"

(46) We're Back 4 More! - YouTube

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Reply #18 posted 09/24/24 10:36am

SoulAlive

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Reply #19 posted 09/25/24 1:12am

ShellyMcG

SoulAlive said:



Video looks like it was made on a budget lol . I like it though. They even got Gavin Turek back.
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Reply #20 posted 09/25/24 11:15am

SoulAlive

ShellyMcG said:

SoulAlive said:

(68) Tuxedo - Back 4 More... - YouTube

Video looks like it was made on a budget lol . I like it though. They even got Gavin Turek back.

speaking of Gavin,she recently released a solo album.I'm happy to see that she's still part of Tuxedo too.

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Reply #21 posted 10/04/24 3:57pm

SoulAlive

they’re getting ready to drop the next single “Cake”.I heard a snippet and it sounds so good.
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