In search of some new, Black Spade migrated out west to soak up the vibrant Southern California vibes and promptly met producer Proh Mic at the famed Do-Over. The two hit it off and began toying with music, soon bringing I,Ced, another St. Louis expat in LA, into the fold. The collective was taking shape and drew their moniker from 'Ced's residence in Hawthorne, California. The St. Louis natives reached out to their old comrade Coultrain and he eventually moved out to LA as well. A jam session at the HVW8 Gallery solidified the group's identity and the creative relati… read more
In search of some new, Black Spade migrated out west to soak up the vibrant Southern California vibes and promptly met producer Proh Mic at the famed… read more
In search of some new, Black Spade migrated out west to soak up the vibrant Southern California vibes and promptly met producer Proh Mic at the famed Do-Over. The two hit it off and bega… read more
The quartet-turned-duo of Hawthorne Headhunters came together in 2007 when rapper-producer Black Spade (aka Stoney Rock) ventured from St. Louis to Southern California in search of inspiration. While there, he formed the psych-soul outfit with producers Ced No (aka I, CED), Proh Mic and singer Coultrain, whose sometimes-wobbly vocals are a great complement to their equally bouncy production style. In the ensuing years, which included the release of eponymous EP, Proh Mic and I,Ced left the group to focus on solo endeavors. The Hawthorne Headhunters are at the crossroads of funk, so… read more
The quartet-turned-duo of Hawthorne Headhunters came together in 2007 when rapper-producer Black Spade (aka Stoney Rock) ventured from St. Louis to Southern California in search of inspirat… read more
The quartet-turned-duo of Hawthorne Headhunters came together in 2007 when rapper-producer Black Spade (aka Stoney Rock) ventured from St. Louis to Southern California in search of inspiration. While there, he formed the psych-soul out… read more