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Feat. Kendrick Lamar on <i>Pitchfork<br>
</i>Directed by Rashida Jones</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><i>Los Angeles, CA- September 29, 2014 – </i>Modern alternative soul troubadour and critical sensation <b>Mayer Hawthorne</b> premiered the official music video for “<b>Crime</b>” <b>featuring
Kendrick Lamar </b>on <b><i>Pitchfork</i></b><i> </i>today, <a href="http://pitchfork.com/news/56880-rashida-jones-directs-mayer-hawthorne-and-kendrick-lamars-crime-video/"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(4, 51, 255);"><b>PRESS HERE </b></span></a>to
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The music video was directed by <i>Parks and Recreation</i> actress <b>Rashida Jones </b>and her comedic nature can be seen throughout the video that depicts Mayer Hawthorne on a hero’s journey
to reach an exclusive event.<b><br>
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</b>When discussing the concept behind the video, <b>Rashida Jones</b> says, “The video is a parody of ridiculously exclusive parties which are made nearly impossible to get to but tout themselves as ‘the party of the year.’ I liked the idea of the video starting
as a sexy getting-ready video and devolving into a messy, very unsexy, unexpected trek. And the final realization is that YOU are the real party! I'm just starting to realize that about myself (which is why I stay home most nights). I am a HUGE fan of Mayer,
Kendrick and of the song "Crime" and it was an honor to work with Mayer.”<br>
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Mayer Hawthorne couldn’t agree more saying “I still can’t believe Rashida agreed to direct. We had so much fun making this. Her effortlessly cool sense of humor comes through so…uh…effortlessly.”<b><br>
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Since his debut in 2008, Mayer has released three well-received full-length albums, had songs licensed for film and television, and toured the world with Bruno Mars, Foster The People, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae, and the late Amy Winehouse. His latest, <i>Where
Does This Door Go</i>, features a host of top-flight production work from Pharrell Williams, Greg Wells, Jack Splash, John Hill, and Oak (of Oak & Pop), who contributes the smooth and powerful single “Her Favorite Song.” <br>
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</span><span style="text-decoration: underline; letter-spacing: 0px;">Upcoming Tour Dates</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><br>
</b>Oct 12<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>New York, NY @ Escape Music Festival<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">
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</b>Oct 23 <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span>Miami, FL @ Bardot (DJ Set)<b><br>
</b>Oct 26<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Las Vegas, NV @ Life Is Beautiful<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">
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Oct 30<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Chicago, IL @ 8th Annual School Rocks Benefit Concert<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;">
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<a href="http://www.mayerhawthorne.com/"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(4, 51, 255);">www.mayerhawthorne.com</span></a> <br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MayerHawthorne"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(4, 51, 255);">www.facebook.com/MayerHawthorne</span></a> <br>
Twitter - @mayerhawthorne<br>
Instagram - @mayerhawthorne</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>For more information on Mayer Hawthorne, please contact:<br>
PRESS HERE – 323-556-9752</b><br>
Gina Schulman // Ashley Lanaux <br>
<a href="mailto:gina@pressherepublicity.com"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(4, 51, 255);">gina@pressherepublicity.com</span></a> // <a href="mailto:ashleyl@pressherepublicity.com"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(4, 51, 255);">ashleyl@pressherepublicity.com</span></a></span></p>
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