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Mr. Hudson is a Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, and solo artist known for his genre-blending musical contributions and collaborations with influential artists across pop, R&B, rock, and hip hop.
Mr. Hudson signed as a solo artist with Kanye West's record label, GOOD Music, through a joint venture with Mercury Records. He collaborated significantly on West's "808s & Heartbreak" album, featuring on "Paranoid," co-producing "Street Lights," and providing additional vocals on "Say You Will" and "Amazing." Kanye West also executive produced Mr. Hudson's album "Straight No Chaser".
Mr. Hudson guest performed on Jay-Z's 2010 single "Young Forever" and featured on "Why I Love You" from the joint album with Kanye West, "Watch The Throne."
Mr. Hudson collaborated with JP Cooper to write and produce songs such as "September Song" and "She's on My Mind." He is also currently executive producing JP Cooper's third album.
Mr. Hudson collaborated with Future and Miley Cyrus on the track "Real and True."
Mr. Hudson collaborated with Future and Miley Cyrus on the track "Real and True."
Mr. Hudson collaborated with Janelle Monáe on the song "Screwed" from her album "Dirty Computer."
Mr. Hudson's writing and production work is featured on John Legend's albums "Bigger Love" and "LEGEND," including the track "Never Break," for which Mr. Hudson received a Grammy Award.
Mr. Hudson contributed to The 1975's song "About You" from the album "Being Funny in a Foreign Language."
Mr. Hudson spent most of 2014 writing and producing "Paper Gods" for Duran Duran, released in 2015. He also co-wrote and produced "Danse Macabre" and "Confessions In The Afterlife" for their 2023 album "Danse Macabre."
Mr. Hudson had his own signature shoe, "Mr. Hudson," as part of Kanye West's collaboration with Louis Vuitton.
Next Model Management signed platinum-selling recording artist Mr Hudson to its books.
Benjamin Hudson McIldowie, professionally known as Mr. Hudson, was born on June 26, 1979, in Birmingham, England, and grew up in the Handsworth area. His early musical endeavors included bands like ‘Mansize,’ ‘The Hudson Sound,’ and ‘Phoenix Green’ before he formed Mr Hudson and the Library in 2006. This initial group, which included Maps Huxley (bass), Wilkie Wilkinson (drums), Joy Joseph (steel drums, vocals), and Torville Jones (piano), released their debut EP, “Bread & Roses,” in October 2006, followed by the album “A Tale of Two Cities” in 2007. The band toured with notable artists such as Amy Winehouse and supported Kanye West on his ‘Glow in the Dark Tour,’ playing in various European cities.
Mr. Hudson transitioned to a solo career in 2008, signing with Kanye West’s GOOD Music and Mercury Records. His solo debut album, “Straight No Chaser,” released in 2009, featured collaborations with Kanye West, including the hit single “Supernova,” which reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. During this period, he also contributed significantly to Kanye West’s “808s & Heartbreak” album, appearing on “Paranoid,” co-producing “Street Lights,” and providing additional vocals on “Say You Will” and “Amazing.” His career further expanded with a guest appearance on Jay-Z’s 2010 single “Young Forever,” which became a top ten hit in both the US and UK. He also featured on Jay-Z and Kanye West’s joint album “Watch The Throne” in 2011.
From 2013 onwards, Mr. Hudson focused extensively on writing and production for other artists, alongside releasing his own material. He co-wrote and produced tracks for artists such as Paloma Faith and Duran Duran’s 2015 album “Paper Gods.” In 2016, he co-wrote JP Cooper’s “September Song” and “She’s on My Mind,” demonstrating his versatility across genres. His work continued with collaborations with Future, Miley Cyrus, Vic Mensa, and DJ Snake. A significant achievement was winning a Grammy Award in 2021 for his contributions to John Legend’s 2020 album “Bigger Love.” His recent work includes contributions to The 1975’s “About You” and Duran Duran’s 2023 album “Danse Macabre,” further cementing his reputation as a respected figure in music production and songwriting.
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