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Mayer Hawthorne - A Long Time (Chromeo Remix)
Artist: Mayer Hawthorne
Producer: Chromeo
Album: #MayerMondays Series
Label: Universal Republic
One good remix deserves another, right? Chromeo certainly seem to think so. After Mayer Hawthorne put his spin on the electro-funk duo’s When the Night Falls, P-Thugg and Dave-1 decided to return the favor with a cutting-edge revamp of the Booth-acclaimed crooner’s sunny, 70’s-soul informed A Long Time. (Disclaimer: I only used the adjective “cutting-edge” because I’m pretending to write this track review from the mid-‘80s—and yes, I’m rocking a Miami Vice mustache and a pastel power suit for authenticity). While Hawthorne’s warm instrumental stylings were perfectly suited to the record’s subject matter—the record was a tribute to Detroit’s illustrious past, as exemplified by Henry Ford and Motown founder Barry Gordy—Chromeo make up in grooveitude what their version loses in era-appropriateness, backing the singer’s falsetto vocals with funky synth stabs, driving four-on-the-floor percussion, and a dash of Roger Troutman-style talkbox. Digging it? You can expect more Hawthorne-related freshness every #MayerHawthorneMonday leading up to the October 11, arrival of the singer’s sophomore set, How Do You Do.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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A total throwback (to the golden era of music) record from a total throwback artist. I can hear a little Prince in this number. I can dig it...
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 904 |
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A great track from one of my favorite artists. Love the throwback vibe
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Reminds me of the late 70's and a lil 80's, I'm diggin it...
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