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*PBBT!’S SMORGASBORD MAY 2011

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MAYER HAWTHORNE – IMPRESSIONS

It’s always nice to see an artist get inspired to do something and be supported by their label to make it happen. Mayer Hawthorne has released a FREE EP of cover songs. Grab it below, and jump here to read the track by track descriptions from Mayer himself. And while your at it Peep the 10″.

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HOUSE SHOES – CONSTELLATIONS [THE A TO Z OF DENNIS COFFEY]

C’moooooooooooooon! C’mooooooooooooooooooooon!!! The homie Shoes goes the fuck IN on this mix! Dennis Coffey son? House Shoes? What more do you need?!

Hit the jump for more info like, the track list, Deniss Coffey SXSW dates & the DL of course..

Constellations – The A to Z of Dennis Coffey: A Mix By House Shoes by Strut

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MAYER HAWTHORNE-CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE (COVER)

Mayer Hawthorne better put out a Christmas album! Stones Throw just posted this cover of the iconic holiday song, “Christmas Time Is Here,” which happens to be one of my favorite tunes for this time of year. If you’re in the spirit too, download and enjoy.

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MAIYA PRESENTS…RENDEZVOUS VOL.9

I really took my time with this installment of the Rendezvous compilations. Selected each song with a purpose. Played it  before work, at work and before bed for many days and now it’s ready for your listening pleasure.  Partake.

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MAYER HAWTHORNE – NO STRINGS

To help promote for his upcoming Mayer Hawthorne and the County US tour, Mr. Hawthorne (and/or the powers that be) let loose the brand new track No Strings. Hit the bunny rabbit for the tour’s dates and cities.

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MAYER HAWTHORNE – I NEED YOU (PRODUCED BY NOTTZ)

Now Stones Throw would kill us if we let you have this for free, but it’s so dope that you’ve gotta listen and hopefully you’ll do the right thing and cop down. Mayer Hawthorne linked up with one of my favorite producers going, the incomparable Nottz, and created this gem of a recording. Stones Throw even took the liberty to press up some 12″ of the joint with cool art provided by Freegums. Stream this joint and then hit the jump to check out the 12″ artwork & cop the goodness!

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BLIND I SAYS GO! AUGUST 2010 • THE INTERLUDE

I really outdid myself with this one. This…..right here….is my…..most fluid, themed, consistent BISG compilation yet! August’s edition of Blind I Says GO! is giving love to the joints you love but forget to revisit….the Yin to the typical Yang of selections that jump out at us on out favorite records….yes that’s right, the INTERLUDE! When I came up with this concept I had a few special ones in mind that I’d always loved, but I had no idea I’d be able to pick 40 tracks that combined into an hour-long mindgasm of sonic delicacy. You like my wordplay I know you do. All the greats are here along for the ride too — 112, Little Brother, Hi-Tek, Usher, Talib Kweli, Sa-Ra, Brand New Funk, Justin Timberlake, Sonnymoon, I, CED, Common, Bilal, The Neptunes, N.E.R.D., Group Home, Outkast, SWV, Dwele, Drake, Missy Elliott, Kelis, Timbaland & Magoo, John Legend, Mayer Hawthorne, Yesterday’s New Quintet, Erykah Badu, Diddy, B.I.G., Madlib, Jay-Z, Janelle Monaé, Jake One, Dilla, Gang Starr, Dimlite, Dert, Constrobuz, Beat Maker Beat, Sol+10….I mean C’MON SON! You already know what you need to do.

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Track listing after the jump!

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VIDEO: MAYER HAWTHORNE-YOUR EASY LOVIN’ AIN’T PLEASIN NOTHIN’

Whenever you’re about to watch a Mayer Hawthorne video, you can expect to see a bevy of dancing brunettes, disco-esque attire and the sunny West Coast backdrop. This cut from A Strange Arrangement is no different, except this time Hawthorne hops into the dance sequence (1:27). Looks like it was a fun video. Enjoy boys; it’s definitely for you.

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VIDEO: MAYER HAWTHORNE – ONE TRACK MIND

If you haven’t drank the Mayer Hawthorne kool-aid yet, shame on you. New visuals for “One Track Mind“. Welcome to my life!

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