Mr Hudson

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. After forming Mr Hudson and the Library in 2006, Mr. Hudson released their debut EP, ‘Bread & Roses,’ in October of that year, followed by the album ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ in 2007.

The band garnered significant attention, touring with Amy Winehouse in 2007 and supporting Kanye West on his ‘Glow in the Dark Tour’ across various European cities in 2008. Transitioning to a solo career the same year, Mr. Hudson signed with Kanye West’s GOOD Music and Mercury Records, marking a pivotal moment in his trajectory. His solo debut album, ‘Straight No Chaser,’ released in 2009, featured collaborations with Kanye West and spawned the international hit single ‘Supernova,’ which soared to number two on the UK Singles Chart.

He co-wrote and produced tracks for Paloma Faith and contributed extensively to Duran Duran’s 2015 album ‘Paper Gods.’ In 2016, he demonstrated his genre versatility by co-writing JP Cooper’s smash hits ‘September Song’ and ‘She’s on My Mind.’ His collaborations extended to artists such as Future, Miley Cyrus, Vic Mensa, and DJ Snake, solidifying his reputation as a sought-after creative force. A significant career milestone arrived in 2021 when Mr. Hudson won a Grammy Award for his contributions to John Legend’s 2020 album ‘Bigger Love.’ His recent work includes co-writing and producing Charlotte Cardin’s ‘Je Quitte’ in 2021 and contributions to The 1975’s ‘About You.’ Most recently, Mr. Hudson co-wrote and produced tracks for Duran Duran’s 2023 album ‘Danse Macabre,’ further cementing his status as a Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, and solo artist renowned for his impactful and genre-blending musical contributions.