Mayer Hawthorne

Back when he was just known as a hip hop producer and DJ, Mayer Hawthorne started recording his own Motown songs as a way of avoiding paying licenses for samples. What started as a cute money-saver has since blossomed into a full-time career, but the widely feted Detroit soul man still gets behind the decks on a regular basis. Catch an exclusive set at this Stones Throw party, where Hawthorne guests alongside local hip hop devotees including DJ Sarasa and Grooveman Spot.