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If you haven't already heard the name Mayer Hawthorne, you better get familiar, because this guy is about to take off. Set to release his third studio album 'Where Does This Door Go?' tomorrow, Mayer has been steadily creating a name for himself as one of the pioneers of the continuation of the classic Detroit soul sound in modern day. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Mayer draws influences from much of the music he heard as a child in his parents house, the songs of Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes, Barry White and Smokey Robinson amongst others helped to shape Mayer's soulful style. Mayer never set out to become a modern day R'n'B sensation though, he started out in hip hop groups and was known as DJ Haircut, a member of the groups Now On and Athletic Mic League. When he moved to LA in 2006 and was subsequently signed to Stones Throw Records, he began messing about with soul music as a side project, making tracks and releasing them for free download, ...

If you're a fan of streetwear, there is every chance you may have heard the name Hanni El Khatib before. The San Francisco based singer/songwriter grew up with an avid love for skating as well as music, eventually snagging himself a job as Creative Director for Huf whilst in the early stages of his music career. Since leaving Huf behind, Hanni has been signed to Innovative Leisure, an imprint label of Stones Throw Records, and released his debut album 'Will The Guns Come Out' in late 2011. He has toured the US extensively with performances at South by Southwest and Bonnaroo, as well as opening for Florence and The Machine on their US tour, and his music has been featured in TV commercials for Nike, Nissan and the 2013 Audi Superbowl ad. With his new album forthcoming and being entirely produced by Dan Auerbach of Black Keys, there are big things expected for Hanni El Khatib this year and if this new not entirely suitable for work video for 'Family...