Video: Tuxedo, ‘Do It’

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Born from the collaboration of two Grammy-nominated minds, soul artist Mayer Hawthorne and hip-hop producer Jake One, Tuxedo brings new funk music to the forefront. Much like their moniker, Tuxedo’s music mixes a touch of class to the groove-inducing sounds of funk music. After many years of friendship and collaboration, Tuxedo is ready to share the fruits of their labor – their debut album “Tuxedo” will be released March 3 on Stones Throw Records. This also marks Mayer’s return to the label since his debut release of “A Strange Arrangement” in 2009. First single off the self-titled album, “Do It,” has the bass line and percussion you’d expect from funk, with Hawthorne’s smooth croon carrying dance-worthy melody. The music video portrays a valet who can’t help but feel the music and dance, eventually auditioning to be a dancer in Tuxedo’s “music video.” In addition to releasing a few songs off the upcoming album online, Tuxedo has also released their own spin on the Paul McCartney holiday classic, “Wonderful Christmastime.”

– Caitlyn Trudnich

||| Stream: “So Good”

||| Download: Grab their cover of Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” below.

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