Headhunters On Plug:

For those unaware it all started out when Black Spade moved to the west and met fellow producer Proh Mic at the Do-Over in LA. They hit it off from the bat and soon brought in I,Ced. Ced was living in Hawthorne California at the time thus the Hawthorne Headhunters collective were born. When Coultrain also joined, the group released their debut EP in 2009 with HVW8. Along the way a lot has changed and Proh Mic and Ced decided to go their own way and persue a solo career. Black Spade and Coultrain recorded their “Myriad of Now” album which will be released next year on Plug Research and has lots of elements of hip hop, soul, funk, pop and electronic influences. It speaks on spirituality, sexuality and everything in between. You might remember us posting “Teleport” of of the “If You Were My Baby” single. Next up is their fresh 5-track EP which is available on as of today.

Hawthorne Headhunters – No Crying Now, No Lyin Down [128kbps]

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Hawthorne Headhunters – Collage [128kbps]

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Damn Ced! “Angel (She’s Like Magig)” is only the second song I’ve heard of that “All In My Mind” album and already I’m feenin’ for it. To be precise…this ain’t even on the album. This bonus track is a gift from Ced, so grab the free download. You’d better send me a copy soon homie.

I, Ced – Angel (She’s Like Magic) [left click]

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The handsome version of Bernie Mac and very talented producer I, Ced is releasing his debut album next month via Recordbreakin’. I was blessed enough to meet Ced in LA last year and wish this humble musician all the best with his album release. We can give you a sneak preview in the form of the title track “All In My Mind” featuring Stopha Vasquez. This drops July 12th, but is available for pre-order HERE.

I, Ced – All In My Mind Ft. Stopha Vasquez [128kbps]

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This summer I had the pleasure to meet big man I, Ced at AntVa’s place and he told me about his EP on Record Breakin’. It’s coming out October 19th and the titel is “Another Look @ You”. To get in the mood check out some snippets HERE and be sure to pre-oder the 7″ or get that crack digitally.

I, Ced – Another Look @ U (snippet)

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A while ago we posted some mystery snippets and most of you immediatly guessed who this artists was. Indeed we were talking about Coultrain who is dropping a brand new 7″ on Recordbreakin Februari 23rd. Enough with the clues and guessing…here’s some solid info on Coultrain’s first solo release since his self-released debut “The Adventures Of Seymour Liberty” produced by multi-instrumentalist, I, CED of Hawthorne Headhunters.

Finally some real soul music, because honestly 2009 was kinda low on soul. Thank god for releases like this and Full Crate & Mar‘s “Conversations With Her”. Loving this sneak-peak and I’m curious about Coultrain’s forthcoming full-length album, the next full chapter in the Seymour Liberty trilogy, to be released by Fresh Selects later this year. “The Wanderer” b/w “Balancing Act” drops February 23rd on Recordbreakin on both 7″ vinyl & digital and can be pre-ordered HERE.

Coultrain – The Wanderer

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Coultrain - Balancing Act

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