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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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I already pre-ordered the vinyl | |
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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.Tracklist
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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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Wow! Can i get my own thread, too?
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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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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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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 | |
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I'm glad these guys are back.I need some new jams that I can groove to.
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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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...some of my favorite Tuxedo jams...
"So Good" (38) Tuxedo - So Good (Of... - YouTube
"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
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SoulAlive said:
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 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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SoulAlive said: some of my favorite Tuxedo jams...
"So Good" (38) Tuxedo - So Good (Of... - YouTube
"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" 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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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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SoulAlive said: I wonder why you like this one...  | |
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SoulAlive said: Video looks like it was made on a budget  . I like it though. They even got Gavin Turek back. | |
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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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they’re getting ready to drop the next single “Cake”.I heard a snippet and it sounds so good. | |
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SoulAlive said: they’re getting ready to drop the next single “Cake”.I heard a snippet and it sounds so good. Yeah it's a good song. My cousin has heard the full album and tells me that Think Twice and Ride With Me are her favourite songs on there. I'll have to wait another month before I hear any of it though but for what it's worth, she says it's their second best album, just behind Tuxedo II. Mind you, Tuxedo II was probably my least favourite of their albums so I'm not really sure what to make of that | |
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new single "Cake" Tuxedo - Cake (Official A... - YouTube
"Think Twice" Tuxedo - Think Twice (Off... - YouTube
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so based on the three songs that I have heard already,I'd say this seems to be a superb album.Can't wait to hear the rest! | |
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You know, Think Twice is actually my favourite song I've heard from this album so far. Really nice song. Kind of worried that the album isn't available to order on Amazon yet though. | |
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you should order it directly from the Tuxedo store.They have a cool vinyl bundle which I already ordered. | |
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SoulAlive said:
you should order it directly from the Tuxedo store.They have a cool vinyl bundle which I already ordered. I would but I'm afraid that they'll charge me an arm and a leg for delivery and import fees. Ireland is a shit country to live in when you want to order something from abroad. | |
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I discover them right here. Thanks!
Got the four albums at once, and they're now spinning. "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves. And wiser people so full of doubts" (Bertrand Russell 1872-1972) |
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