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Mayer Hawthorne, one of the most exciting artists in the new soul movement , played an amazing SOLD OUT headline show at The Scala earlier this month. Mayer releases a new version of ‘The Walk’ featuring chart-topping duo Rizzle Kicks, on May 7th. Watch video ere; Mayer’s debut album ‘How Do You Do’ is released on May 14th .· Check out the original video, watched by over 1 million people, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmfcYli6vV4 - Do you recognize any of these fans? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF6qZBJo0YU Get ready to meet Mayer Hawthorne and say “How Do You Do”. www.mayerhawthorne.com  Loved by Justin Timberlake, John Mayer and Snoop Dogg, who features on the album, has declared him as his “favourite new artist”.

Modern indie soul maven MAYER HAWTHORNE unveils HOW DO YOU DO, his anxiously awaited full-length debut for UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS, available exclusively on the iTunes Store this week. The album will be available at all retailers on its official release date, October 11th. Among other gems the first single from HOW DO YOU DO, "The Walk," shimmers with seductive soul. It gives a nod to a classic vibe while infusing just the right amount of contemporary energy. Coming off electrifying performances at Lollapalooza 2011 Coachella, SXSW, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Austin City Limits, and a summer tour with Bruno Mars, he's been winning over audiences everywhere. Right now crowds can experience his unique live experience on the road with electronic funk mavericks Chromeo. He continues to wow tastemakers as well. Rolling Stone wrote, "Hawthorne emerges with a jaw-dropping collection of classic soul." Acclaim for Mayer’s sound has come from publications such as Spin,