Mr. Hudson

Merging genres with a smooth pop sense, Mr. Hudson (aka Ben Hudson on vocals and guitar) applied his love for Chet Baker and Cole Porter to his skills in hip-hop production. Initially emerging in 2007 on Mr. Hudson & the Library's A Tale of Two Cities, he made a mainstream breakthrough in 2008, serving as a crucial collaborator on Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak. Riding his newfound momentum, he issued his solo debut, 2009's Straight No Chaser, before retreating to a singles-based release cycle. He wouldn't issue another album for an entire decade, returning in 2019 with When t...