This is Mayer Hawthorne. His upcoming album is due this year. Mayer is signed to Stones Throw Records (MF Doom, J Dilla, Madlib). He grew up right out side Detroit, MI so he definitely has some soul music influences. Mayer is a throwback to when music was ALWAYS worth buying.
Montrey Whittaker
Like many, I started my musical education while engaged in playing classical music in school. What began as a simple adolescent activity, quickly transformed into a deep love and appreciation for all forms of music. This love would continue to grow and manifested itself into the form of becoming a Co-Founder of EARMILK. This online music publication has become my outlet to spread all genres of music to those impressionable people, much like me. And, much like you, i'm often literally waiting for the drop....