Comments on: Mayer Hawthorne: A DJ’s Best Friend

By: DJ Meph

DJ Meph — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:09:52 +0000

Thanks for the insight, Hubert. I know you and him are friends so I’m sure you’re just as excited as anyone to see his success. I’m sorry about your delayed shipment. I ordered my vinyl from fatbeats and I know it’s already been shipped. Could be chilling in my mailbox right now, LOL.

By: DJ Meph

DJ Meph — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:09:00 +0000

By: HubertGAM

HubertGAM — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:30:39 +0000

A Strange Arrangement is an homage to classic soul from a well-studied hip hopper. Knowing the man the world knows as Mayer Hawthorne personally, I am impressed by his ability to capture the essence of those that inspire him. It’s not straight Motown though. You can hear some Chicago soul in the “The Ills” and some Philly-style soul “Shiny and New.”

A Strange Arrangement is a really fun record as it doesn’t try to be “cooler than thou.” It’s all about good for good’s sake.

Now if Stones Throw will just ship me my pre-ordered vinyl and CD, I would be a happy camper. I cannot believe it’s almost a week after the album dropped and I don’t have my copy.

P.S. Estelle isn’t too shabby. I liked “American Boy” too. I think she was supposed to be the UK’s answer to Lauren Hill, but she’s not as strong on the raps. I really like the one song she has with Cee-Lo. I plan to play that in the club soon.

By: HubertGAM

HubertGAM — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:30:00 +0000

A Strange Arrangement is a really fun record as it doesn’t try to be “cooler than thou.” It’s all about good for good’s sake.

Now if Stones Throw will just ship me my pre-ordered vinyl and CD, I would be a happy camper. I cannot believe it’s almost a week after the album dropped and I don’t have my copy.

By: DJ Meph

DJ Meph — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:35:47 +0000

I love that song American Boy. I have been meaning to check her out too.

By: DJ Meph

DJ Meph — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:35:00 +0000

I love that song American Boy. I have been meaning to check her out too.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:04:09 +0000

Go here and check out the video for “Pretty Please”

http://www.estellemusic.com/videos/

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:04:00 +0000

Go here and check out the video for “Pretty Please”

http://www.estellemusic.com/videos/

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:48:32 +0000

If you like the Neo-Motown feel I think you should check out British R&B artist Estelle. (Yes, the same Estelle who did American Boy with Kanye, but lets not hold that against her.) Her music reminds me so much of Diana Ross but with a bit of a Mary J. Blige hip hop edge thrown into it. Its all at the same time sweet, soulful and strong. I think you should check her out.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:48:00 +0000