Hawkesworth moved to Europe in the mid-1980s. As an artist he exhibited his paintings at Den Fri's kunstnersefterårsudstillingen (Artist Censored Fall Exhibit) in 1988, 1989 and 1990. He produced several successful posters, one of which is featured in the Hoover Institution.
In August 1992, Hawkesworth co-ordinated the production of Ace of Base's debut album, Happy Nation (US version The Sign), together with John Ballard at Tuff Studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. The same month, he co-ordinated artist Leila K's, debut album with Denniz Pop which was launched with the single "Open Sesame". It was a Top 10 in seven countries. Hawkesworth also designed the cover and artwork for "Open Sesame", which featured his painting and photography.
Hawkesworth's A&R credits include discovering and signing Herbie Crichlow. Hawkesworth initiated the re-write of the Crichlow song, "Clap Your", which became the English boy band 5ive's debut hit, "Slam Dunk The Funk", which debuted at number 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
Other signings by Hawkesworth included the Norwegian Stella Getz, written and produced in part by Mikkel Eriksen, who would later become half of the production duo Stargate. Also signed was Solveig Sandnes, whose hit single "Marie" topped the sales charts in Japan. Hawkesworth co-wrote the song and coordinated the A&R bringing on board Tore Johansson, to produce the Solveig album, Analog.
As video commissioner, Hawkesworth helped place over 20 videos on pan European MTV, such as Ace of Base ("All That She Wants", "The Sign", "Lucky Love", "Don't Turn Around", "Life is a Flower"), Leila K ("Open Sesame", "Ca Plane pour Moi", "Slow Motion"), and Stella Getz ("Friends") amongst others.
After leaving Mega Records, Hawkesworth formed the independent record label, Invisible Wave Records (aka Iwave Records). Among the most notable signings on Iwave Records were A Kid Hereafter, Windermere, Said the Shark and Some Allpass. During his projects at Iwave Records, Hawkesworth worked with Finnish musician and producer Jori Sjöroos, writing lyrics for Fu-Tourist and Magenta Skycode, releasing IIIII (known as Five Bars) and the EMMA (Finnish Grammy) award winning album, Relief.
Hawkesworth also composed the soundtrack to All About Anna, produced by Innocent Pictures in association with Zentropa. The soundtrack received an AVN nomination for best soundtrack of the year in 2007.
Leila K: Manic Panic – Album – A&R by Maurice Hawkesworth co-producer following tracks
Cue Club – co-written w/Leila K/Agami/Klewe/PedersenIts 2 Die For – co-written w/Leila K/Agami/Klewe/PedersenI’m Coming To You – co-written w/Leila K/Klewe/PedersenSolveig Sandnes: Analog – Album – A&R by Maurice Hawkesworth – Produced/Arranged by Tore Johansson
Detective – co-written w/Solveig SandnesWhat About My Life – co-written w/Solveig SandnesYou Can Look Around – co-written w/Solveig SandnesLiving Out Of Your Pocket – co-written w/Solveig SandnesTime Machine – co-written w/Solveig SandnesMarie(Marie,Marie) – co-written w/Solveig SandnesSomeone To Use – co-written w/Solveig Sandnes/Carsten KragenlundHoudini – co-written w/Solveig Sandnes/Tore JohanssonShe Knows What She Wants – co-written w/Solveig SandnesOn A Day Like Today – co-written w/Solveig SandnesMy Man – co-written w/Solveig SandnesDaylight Dream – co-written w/Solveig Sandnes/HaxholmSoma Allpass: Lucky Angel – Album – produced by Maurice Hawkesworth
Lucky AngelSoft As A Rock – co-written w/Soma AllpassBalance – co-written w/Soma AllpassWell, Well, WellAOKGreenOpen Up – co-written w/Soma AllpassIt’s That Simple – co-written w/Soma AllpassSoma Allpass: Sway – Album
All I Am – co-written w/Soma AllpassButterfly – co-written w/Soma AllpassSpring – co-written w/Soma AllpassIt’s All Good – co-written w/Soma AllpassPerformer – co-written w/Soma AllpassA Kid Hereafter: Rich Freedom Flavour – Album-A&R and Vocals produced by Maurice Hawkesworth
Hollywood Conspiracy – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeSecret Service – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeNever Too Late – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeSuperficial Star – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeSeven Days Later – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeHip Girls – co-written w/Frederik ThaaePlay Drums – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeReggae Dreamgirl – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeI Love You More Than Anything – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeNasty Thoughts – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeMilitary Waiver – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeA Kid Hereafter: Yo – Album-A&R by Maurice Hawkesworth
Yo – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeGirly Pie – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeDon Wannabe – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeZero Is My Favorite Number – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeThe Circuits Of Your Mind – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeParis- co-written w/Frederik ThaaeDefenders Of The Faith – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeMen On Emotional Oceans – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeWe Are Western – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeCompressed And Compiled – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeViagra Wars – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeTeenage God – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeParticles Of Joy And Music – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeHey I Really Like Your Band – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeHomemade Drum Machine – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeA Kid Hereafter: In The Grinding Light
Mutha Model – co-written w/Frederik Thaae/Hans MollerQ&A – co-written w/Frederik Thaae/Hans Moller/Manoj RamdasHitbot – co-written w/Frederik Thaae/Manoj RamdasBaby You’re a cloud – co-written w/Frederik Thaae/Hans Moller/Anders RasmussenShut Up Shut UP Shut Up – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeFootguts – co-written w/Frederik Thaae / Manoj RamdasSlaves to the Truth – co-written w/ Anders RasmussenThe Light Itself Is Alive – co-written w/Anders RasmussenThe Samurai – co-written w/Frederik Thaae/Hans Moller/Anders Rasmussen/ Manoj RamdasMad Arms – co-written w/Frederik Thaae/Hans Moller/ Manoj RamdasGood Good Bad Friend – co-written w/Frederik Thaae/Hans MollerSunblox – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeWave Of Money Fish – co-written w/Frederik Thaae/ Manoj RamdasSunloop – co-written w/Frederik Thaae/Anders RasmussenBe Kind To Greater Men – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeYes I – co-written w/Frederik ThaaeHappy Slappy – co-written w/Frederik Thaae/Anders RasmussenMagenta Skycode: IIIII – album
Hands Burn – co-written w/Jori SjöroosPeople – co-written w/Jori SjöroosCompassion – co-written w/Jori SjöroosOpen Air – co-written w/Jori SjöroosPleasure Of Love – co-written w/Jori SjöroosI know You’re sleeping With Your Dolls – co-written w/Jori SjöroosGo Outside Again – co-written w/Jori SjöroosLuvher Oh Hater – co-written w/Jori SjöroosRed Eyes – co-written w/Jori SjöroosThis Empty Crow – co-written w/Jori SjöroosMagenta Skycode: Relief – album
The Simple Pleasures – co-written w/Jori SjöroosKipling – co-written w/Jori SjöroosNight Falls On The Rifle – co-written w/Jori SjöroosSometimes – co-written w/Jori SjöroosTrains Are Leaving The Yard – co-written w/Jori SjöroosThe Old World – co-written w/Jori SjöroosEscaping Outdoors – co-written w/Jori SjöroosMontag – co-written w/Jori SjöroosWe're Going To Climb – co-written w/Jori SjöroosFu-Tourist: The Universe Is For Us
You Come Alive – co-written w/Jori SjöroosRemedy – co-written w/Jori SjöroosOut Of Your Head – co-written w/Jori SjöroosGetting To Know You – co-written w/Jori SjöroosPMMP: Kovemmat kädet – kumipainos – Album
Kumivirsi- co-written w/Jori Sjöroos/Paula Vesala/Mira LuotiWindermere: The World Is Here-album produced by Kim Oxlund and Maurice Hawkesworth
Somehow – co-written w/Kim Oxlund/T homas Hansen/Jacob Skjoldborg/Hans KjelstrupTrailer Park – co-written w/Kim Oxlund/T homas Hansen/Jacob Skjoldborg/Hans KjelstrupUnspoken – co-written w/Kim Oxlund/T homas Hansen/Jacob Skjoldborg/Hans KjelstrupMaria Køhnke: Collector – album
Building a Bridge (arranged by Kohnke, Bech)Cardboard Heart – co-written w/Maria KohnkeOne Plus One Is Zero – co-written w/Maria KohnkeSilent Soldier – co-written w/Maria KohnkeMarvellous: Just In Time – Album produced by Taz and Maurice Hawkesworth
Rescue me- co-written w/Thomas SkydsgaardDon’t Stop co-written w/Thomas Skydsgaard/Mette ArhojOutlaw co-written w/Thomas Skydsgaard/Mette ArhojNo Matter co-written w/Thomas Skydsgaard/Mette Arhoj/Martin WolffThe Way Things Are co-written w/Thomas Skydsgaard/Michael HoubergJust in Time co-written w/Thomas Skydsgaard/Mette ArhojWhat’s the Difference co-written w/Thomas SkydsgaardKill The Radio co-written w/Thomas Skydsgaard/Mette ArhojAll About Anna – Feature Film – score and songs produced by Maurice Hawkesworth
Birds of a Feather (All the Way)All About Anna
