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'''Benjamin Hudson McIldowie''' (born 26 June 1979), better known by his stage name '''Mr Hudson''', is an English
That same year, Hudson guest performed on [[Jay-Z]]'s 2010 single "[[Young Forever]]," which peaked within the top ten of both the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and [[UK Singles Chart]]. His debut studio album, ''[[Straight No Chaser (Mr Hudson album)|Straight No Chaser]]'' (2009) entered the [[UK Albums Chart]] at number 25; its single, "[[Supernova (Mr Hudson song)|Supernova]]" (featuring Kanye West) peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jon|last=O'Brien |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/straight-no-chaser-mw0000831142 |title=Straight No Chaser – Mr. Hudson | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |publisher=AllMusic |date=4 August 2009 |access-date=9 August 2014}}</ref>
After establishing his own studio in 2010, Hudson began writing and producing for other acts including [[Paloma Faith]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ingrham|first1=Tim|title=Paloma Faith confirms new album, out March 10|url=http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/paloma-faith-confirms-new-album-out-march-10/057373|website=Music Week|access-date=5 July 2015}}</ref> [[Alex Clare]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Panteli|first1=Portia|title=ALEX CLARE INTERVIEW|url=http://www.draftedmagazine.com/alex-clare-interview/|website=Drafted Magazine|access-date=5 July 2015}}</ref>, and [[Wretch 32]]. He then spent most of 2014 in the studio with [[Duran Duran]], working on their album ''[[Paper Gods]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Platon|first1=Adelle|title=Duran Duran Breaks Down Mr. Hudson, Nile Rodgers & Lindsay Lohan Collabos in Behind-The-Scenes Look at 'Paper Gods'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6897163/duran-duran-mr-hudson-nile-rodgers-lindsey-lohan-collaborations-paper-gods-video|work=Billboard|access-date=27 July 2016}}</ref> Since then Hudson has gone on to co-write, produce and/or feature with [[Future (rapper)|Future]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=RUBENSTEIN|first1=JENNA HALLY|title=MILEY CYRUS HELPS FUTURE AND MR. HUDSON SING THE MOST DEPRESSING LOVE SONG EVER IN 'REAL AND TRUE'|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2305885/miley-cyrus-future-mr-hudson-real-and-true/|publisher=MTV News|access-date=8 May 2017}}</ref> [[DJ Snake]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Here Comes The Night (ID Remix) (feat. Mr Hudson)|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/records/n4p5bp|website=BBC Music|access-date=8 May 2017}}</ref> [[Vic Mensa]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Blais-Billie, Strauss|first1=Braudie, Matthew|title=Vic Mensa and Mr Hudson Reflect on Coldplay in New Song: Listen|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/vic-mensa-and-mr-hudson-reflect-on-coldplay-in-new-song-listen/|website=Pitchfork|access-date=1 April 2018}}</ref> and many more. His co-wrote with [[JP Cooper]] for singles "[[September Song (JP Cooper song)|September Song]]" and "[[She's on My Mind]]" have both sold millions of copies.<ref>{{cite web|title=JP Cooper releases new promotional single "She's on My Mind"|url=https://hamadamania.com/2017/07/21/jp-cooper-releases-new-promotional-single-shes-on-my-mind/|website=Hamada Mania Music Blog|access-date=1 April 2018}}</ref> His latest work with [[John Legend]], "Never Break", features on Legend's Grammy award winning album ''[[Bigger Love]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bigger Love by John Legend |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/bigger-love/1512885758 |website=Apple Music |access-date=21 June 2020}}</ref>▼
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==Life and career==
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===2006–08: The Library and ''A Tale of Two Cities''===
[[File:Ben Hudson -Mr Hudson and The Library -July 2007 (2).jpg|thumb|Performing with Mr. Hudson and The Library in July 2007]]
Hudson embarked on his music career when he formed [[Mr Hudson and the Library]], composed of Maps Huxley aka [[Robin French]] (bass), Wilkie Wilkinson (drums), Joy Joseph (steel drums, vocals) and [[Tokio Myers|Torville Jones]] (piano). The first result, an EP entitled ''Bread & Roses'', came out via Deal Real in October 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mr. Hudson & The Library – The Bread + Roses EP|year=2006 |url=http://www.discogs.com/Mr-Hudson-The-Library-The-Bread-Roses-EP/release/1783212|publisher=discogs}}</ref> The group toured with Amy Winehouse in early 2007 in support of their debut album, ''[[A Tale of Two Cities (album)|A Tale of Two Cities]]'', released through Deal Real/Mercury.<ref>{{cite
The production on the band's debut album uses acoustic guitar interspersed with piano, backing vocals and bass guitar, [[steelpan]], [[electric drums]] and unusual rhythm patterns. Two of the tracks from [[A Tale of Two Cities]] are covers; "[[On
In 2007, [[Mr Hudson and the Library]] embarked on a tour through twelve British libraries as part of the 'Get It Loud' initiative, and also supported [[Amy Winehouse]] on her tour, along with [[Paolo Nutini]], [[Mika (singer)|Mika]] and [[Groove Armada]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Get It Loud in Libraries|url=http://neverenoughpress.co.uk/press/clients/get-it-loud-in-libraries/|website=Never Enough Press|access-date=5 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130209050932/http://neverenoughpress.co.uk/press/clients/get-it-loud-in-libraries/|archive-date=9 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> During the summer of 2007 they appeared at several UK festivals, including [[Glastonbury Festival|Glastonbury]], [[T in the Park]], [[The Big Chill (music festival)|The Big Chill]], [[V Festival]], [[Godiva Festival]], and [[Bestival]]. In October 2007, the band played at the [[Millennium Stadium]] in Cardiff in support of [[The Police]]. They also supported [[Kanye West]] on his Europe leg of his ''[[Glow in the Dark Tour]]'', performing in [[Dublin]], [[Belfast]] and other European cities.
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Sessions for Straight No Chaser initially started at Gizzard Studios in Bow, East London. Ed Deegan who had previously worked at Toe Rag Studios near by was acting as engineer, but Mr. Hudson received an offer from Kanye West to produce his album. Mr. Hudson appears on Kanye West's fourth album, ''[[808s & Heartbreak]]'' featured on "Paranoid". He also co-produced "Street Lights" as well as supplying additional vocals on "Say You Will" and "Amazing". Kanye West has stated:
"I believe Mr. Hudson has the potential to be bigger than me, to be one of the most important artists of his generation".<ref name=MTV>{{cite web|last=Reid|first=Rasheem|title=Kanye West says Mr. Hudson 'Could be bigger than me'|publisher=MTV (media)|date=24 November 2008|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1599990/20081121/west_kanye.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211173650/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1599990/20081121/west_kanye.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 December 2008|access-date=24 November 2008}}</ref> The single Supernova was premiered on 13 May 2009 on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show and then released on 19 July 2009. It debuted at Number 2 in the UK singles chart on 26 July 2009. Calvin Harris remixed the track.
Mr Hudson's new album – ''[[Straight No Chaser (Mr Hudson album)|Straight No Chaser]]'' was released on 4 August 2009 (via [[GOOD Music]] and [[Mercury Records]]), executive produced by [[Kanye West]].
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In 2010, Mr. Hudson collaborated with British [[dubstep]] artist [[Caspa]] on the track "Love Never Dies (Back for the First Time)", which is a new version of a previous Caspa track known simply as "Back for the First Time". Rapper Nero appeared on the remix. On 29 July it was named by [[BBC Radio 1]] DJ [[Zane Lowe]] as his Hottest Record in the World Today.<ref>{{cite web|first=Zane|last=Lowe |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/zanelowe/2010/07/caspa_ft_mr_hudson_-_love_neve.html |title=Zane Lowe's Hottest Records blog: Caspa ft. Mr. Hudson – Love Never Dies (Back For The First Time) |publisher=BBC |access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref> Mr. Hudson was featured on Jay-Z and Kanye West's album ''[[Watch the Throne]]'' (2011), appearing on "[[Why I Love You (Jay-Z and Kanye West song)|Why I Love You]]".
In 2012, Hudson began writing and producing tracks for [[Josh Kumra]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Copsey|first=Robert|title=Josh Kumra debuts 'Helicopters & Planes' music video|website=[[Digital Spy]] |date=13 June 2012 |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a387015/josh-kumra-debuts-helicopters--planes-music-video.html|access-date=19 February 2013}}</ref> He also worked on "Hand of Cards" for ''[[The Voice UK|The Voice]]'' runner-up [[Tyler James (English musician)|Tyler James]], on his 2012 album ''[[A Place I Go]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/a-place-i-go-mw0002421043 |title=A Place I Go – Tyler James | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |publisher=AllMusic |date=22 October 2012 |access-date=9 August 2014}}</ref> Hudson was later featured on the UK Top 10 single "Charge", by [[Sway DaSafo|Sway]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Copsey|first=Robert|title=Sway, Mr. Hudson unveil 'Charge' music video|website=[[Digital Spy]] |date=29 October 2012 |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a434013/sway-mr-hudson-unveil-charge-music-video.html|access-date=19 February 2013}}</ref> 2012 also saw Mr. Hudson release an album with [[Bill Oddie#Family|Rosie Oddie]], under the name BIGkids. The first single "Heart Sing", from their collaborative effort, titled ''Never Grow Up'', was released on 12 August 2012. The album itself was released 7 October 2012.
===2013–2017: Writing and Production===
In March 2013, Mr. Hudson debuted the new single "Fred Astaire" via [[SoundCloud]].
In November, [[Epic Records]] recording artist [[Future (rapper)|Future]] released the track "[[Real and True]]" featuring [[Miley Cyrus]] & Mr. Hudson in the US.<ref>{{cite web|title=Future Premieres 'Real And True' Video Ft. Miley Cyrus |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/future/395050-future-premieres-real-and-true-video-ft-miley-cyrus|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112182036/http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/future/395050-future-premieres-real-and-true-video-ft-miley-cyrus|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 November 2013|access-date=4 December 2013}}</ref> The track was co written by Mr. Hudson with the video shot by photographer [[Rankin (photographer)|Rankin]]. December 2013 saw the release of [[Rebecca Ferguson (singer)|Rebecca Ferguson]]’s album entitled ''[[Freedom (Rebecca Ferguson album)|Freedom]]'' with the track '‘Beautiful Design'’ which Mr. Hudson co wrote & produced.{{citation needed|date=March 2020}} 2014 saw the release of [[Idris Elba]]'s ''Idris Elba presents Mi Mandela'' on which Hudson features and co-produced.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gill|first1=Andy|title=Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela, album review: A marvellous alliance of ancient and modern styles|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/idris-elba-presents-mi-mandela-album-review-a-marvellous-alliance-of-ancient-and-modern-styles-9874681.html|website=Independent|date=21 November 2014 |access-date=5 July 2015}}</ref> The same year Hudson collaborated with [[Paloma Faith]] on the track "Take Me" on her third studio album [[A Perfect Contradiction]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Paloma Faith Unites With Pharrell & John Legend On Third Album|url=http://www.forth1.com/music/news/paloma-faith-unites-with-pharrell-john-legend/|website=forth1|access-date=9 July 2015}}</ref>
Hudson spent most of 2014 writing and producing ''[[Paper Gods]]'' by [[Duran Duran]], released 11 September 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Badra|first1=Cat|title=DURAN DURAN'S NEW ALBUM IS "EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED FROM A DURAN ALBUM"|url=http://www.duranduran.com/wordpress/2014/duran-durans-new-album-is-everything-you-ever-wanted-from-a-duran-album/|website=Duran Duran|access-date=5 July 2015}}</ref> Lead singer [[Simon le Bon]] had this to say of Hudson's involvement: "Him coming on board was a very crucial stage actually, it glued it all together. Before we had a bunch of different songs and he brought it together and gave it a direction. He also gave us the confidence to leave each other’s space, and this is the first time we have got this on an album."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Flanagan|first1=Emma|title=Simon Le Bon on Duran Duran tour and working with Mark Ronson on new album|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/simon-le-bon-duran-duran-9437560|website=Manchester Evening News|date=18 June 2015 |access-date=5 July 2015}}</ref> In October 2015, Hudson released a single titled, "Dancing Thru It", followed by the critically acclaimed "Hey You".<ref>{{cite web|last1=ROSSIGNOL|first1=DERRICK|title=PREMIERE: MR. HUDSON – "DANCING THRU IT"|url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2015/10/mr-hudson-dancing-thru-it/|publisher=Pigeons And Planes|access-date=27 July 2016}}</ref>
5 August 2016 saw the release of Mr. Hudson's co-write & feature with [[DJ Snake]], "Here Comes The Night" from Snake's debut album ''[[Encore (DJ Snake album)|Encore]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Toro|first1=DJ|title=DJ Snake Humbled by Instant Success of Star-Studded 'Encore'|url=http://923amp.cbslocal.com/2016/08/10/dj-snake-humbled-by-instant-success-of-star-studded-encore/|website=923 Amp|publisher=CBS Local Media|access-date=15 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811162008/http://923amp.cbslocal.com/2016/08/10/dj-snake-humbled-by-instant-success-of-star-studded-encore/|archive-date=11 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The acoustic version was released on 7 April in the remix package<ref>{{cite web|last1=POWELL|first1=KARLIE|title=DJ SNAKE'S 'HERE COMES THE NIGHT' GETS REMIXED BY NGHTMRE, CRANKDAT & MORE [LISTEN]|url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/04/07/dj-snakes-comes-night-gets-remixed-nghtmre-crankdat-listen/|website=YOUREDM|date=8 April 2017 |access-date=8 May 2017}}</ref>
16 September 2016, Hudson's co-write for [[JP Cooper]]’s "[[September Song (JP Cooper song)|September Song]]" was released.
8 January 2017 appeared as a special guest at the Celebrating David Bowie concert at the O2 Brixton Academy with Gary Oldman & Mike Garson, singing a rendition of Bowie's "[[Starman (song)|Starman]]".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reilly|first1=Nicholas|title=David Bowie's gig at Brixton Academy was the celebration of his life that we needed|url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/01/09/david-bowies-tribute-gig-at-brixton-academy-was-the-celebration-of-his-life-that-we-needed-6369467/|website=Metro|date=9 January 2017 |access-date=8 May 2017}}</ref> Hudson sang with Bowie's band, Mike Garson, Gail Ann Dorsey, Earl Slick and more for the ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ shows in London, New York and Los Angeles. He has continued to tour with the line up in 2018 in the UK, Europe and the USA.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Manno|first1=Lizzie|title="Celebrating David Bowie" Reveals Special Guests for North American Tour|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/02/celebrating-david-bowie-reveals-special-guests-for.html|website=Paste Magazine|access-date=1 April 2018|archive-date=1 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401212902/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/02/celebrating-david-bowie-reveals-special-guests-for.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Hudson's features and co-writes in 2017 include with [[Vic Mensa]] "Almost There" for Mensa's ''Masterpiece'' EP,<ref>{{cite
Hudson also released two of his own tracks late in 2017. "Can't Forget You"<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sodomsky|first1=Sam|title=Mr Hudson Returns With New Song and Video: Watch|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/mr-hudson-returns-with-new-song-and-video-watch/|work=Pitchfork|date=27 September 2017 |access-date=1 April 2018}}</ref> released on 29 September and "Coldplay"<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sodomsky|first1=Sam|title=Mr Hudson Returns With New Song and Video: Watch|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/vic-mensa-and-mr-hudson-reflect-on-coldplay-in-new-song-listen/|work=Pitchfork|date=5 December 2017 |access-date=1 April 2018}}</ref> featuring Vic Mensa, world premiered on 5 December with Zane Lowe on Beats1 Radio.<ref>{{cite web|title=Listen to "Mr. Hudson and Zane Lowe" posted by Zane Lowe on Apple Music.|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/post/idsa.09213650-d9e1-11e7-a919-6a2617e1f2ec|website=Apple Music|access-date=1 April 2018}}</ref>
===2018–2019: Writing, production and ''When the Machine Stops''===
Mr. Hudson's co-write with [[Alexander DeLeon]] ‘Zombie Love’ was released on 30 March followed by his track with [[Janelle Monáe]] feat Zoe Kravitz "Screwed" on 27 April, taken from the album ''[[Dirty Computer]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Janelle Monae premieres music video for new single "Pynk"|url=https://hamadamania.com/2018/04/10/janelle-monae-premieres-music-video-for-new-single-pynk/|website=HAMADA MANIA MUSIC BLOG|access-date=1 May 2018|archive-date=1 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501230019/https://hamadamania.com/2018/04/10/janelle-monae-premieres-music-video-for-new-single-pynk/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Mr. Hudson appeared on [[Kanye West]] and [[Kid Cudi]]’s collaboration album "Kids See Ghosts" where he sang the outro to the final song, "Cudi Montage". Hudson's co-write for [[Jonas Blue]] featuring [[Joe Jonas]] "I See Love" was released 29 June for the [[Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation|Hotel Transylvania 3]] soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jonas Blue Premieres New Song 'I See Love' featuring Joe Jonas from the Hotel Transylvania 3 Soundtrack |url=http://www.pmstudio.com/music/music.html?page=20180630-7364 |website=pm studio world wide music news |access-date=11 July 2018}}</ref> On 10 August [[Jake Shears]]' debut solo album was released, on which Hudson co-wrote the tracks "Clothes Off", "Mississippi Delta", and "Big Bushy Mustache".{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}
Hudson co-wrote and featured on 'Deserve It' from [[Vic Mensa]]’s ''Hooligans'' EP, released on 13 December followed by his co-write with [[JP Cooper]] 'Cheerleader' on 14 December.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Goddard |first1=Kevin |title=Vic Mensa Teams Up With Mr. Hudson On "Deserve It" |website=HNHH |date=15 December 2018 |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/vic-mensa-teams-up-with-mr-hudson-on-deserve-it-new-song.1981436.html |access-date=31 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Brunila |first1=Teemu |title=Cheerleader (Demo) JP Cooper |url=https://genius.com/Jp-cooper-cheerleader-demo-lyrics |access-date=31 January 2019}}</ref>
Faustix's single "Thorns" released on 29 March by Big Beat/Atlantic was co-written by Hudson.<ref>{{cite web |title=Faustix – Thorns |date=29 March 2019 |url=https://www.discogs.com/es/Faustix-Thorns/release/13424503 |publisher=discogs |access-date=7 April 2019}}</ref>
On 19 April 2019 Hudson revealed his first new original song in 10 years, titled "Antidote", written and produced with [[Jon Hume]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Antidote Mr. Hudson |url=https://genius.com/Mr-hudson-antidote-lyrics |website=Genius |access-date=19 April 2019}}</ref> Hudson's co-write with Hopium, "I Forget My Name", was released on 17 May followed by Hudson's second solo single "Chicago" featuring [[Vic Mensa]].<ref>{{cite
In addition to Mensa, ''When the Machine Stops'' also features Schae, [[Taylor Bennett (rapper)|Taylor Bennett]], Josh Dean, [[Petite Noir]], and [[Goody Grace]]. In an interview with ''Spindle Magazine'',<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dewar |first1=Margaret |title=Meet The Creative Mr Hudson |url=http://spindlemagazine.com/2019/06/meet-the-creative-mr-hudson/ |website=Spindle Magazine |access-date=2 July 2019}}</ref> Hudson described his influences in making the album as:
{{Blockquote
|text=My inspirations are often non-musical. Movies like Blade Runner. TV shows like Black Mirror. And of course literature in the form of E.M. Forster's "The Machine Stops". I tend to listen to older music for inspo. I’m much more likely to be listening to Chet Baker or Nat King Cole or The Ink Spot
}}
On 28 May 2019, Taylor Bennett's album ''The American Reject'' was released featuring a Hudson co-write and feature on the track "I Miss You".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Montanez |first1=Elliot |title=The American Reject – [Taylor Bennett] |url=https://lyricallemonade.com/p/the-american-reject-taylor-bennett |website=Lyrical Lemonade |date=28 May 2019 |access-date=31 July 2019}}</ref> On 28 June, Hudson's co-write with Lontalius "Make My Dreams Come True" was released.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McAuley |first1=Matthew |title=Interview: Lontalius on coming back home to find his sound |url=https://thespinoff.co.nz/music/28-06-2019/interview-lontalius-on-coming-back-home-to-find-his-sound/ |website=The Spinoff |date=28 June 2019 |access-date=31 July 2019}}</ref>
Hudson's co-write with [[Samm Henshaw]] and [[DJ Khalil]] "Rise" is featured on the ''[[Godfather of Harlem]]'' soundtrack curated by [[Swizz Beatz]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nifras |first1=Jeremy |title='Godfather of Harlem' debuts Sunday; Dave East & A$AP Ferg share song off soundtrack |website=Brooklyn Vegan }}</ref>
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On 21 February 2020 [[JP Cooper]]’s "Bits & Pieces" was released, co-written and produced by Hudson.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Music Friday! |url=https://www.alttickets.com/news/new-music-friday-688762 |website=Alt Tickets |access-date=22 February 2020}}</ref> June 2020 saw Hudson's writing and production work featured on [[John Legend]]'s album ''[[Bigger Love]]'' for track "Never Break".<ref>{{cite web |title=Bigger Love by John Legend |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/bigger-love/1512885758 |website=Apple Music |access-date=21 June 2020}}</ref> Later on 26 June "Too Close", a song Hudson co-wrote with [[JP Cooper]], was released as part of the EP also titled ''Too Close'' which also includes "Bits & Pieces".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rees |first1=Katrina |title=JP Cooper unveils new EP 'Too Close' |url=https://celebmix.com/jp-cooper-unveils-new-ep-too-close/ |website=CelebMix |date=28 June 2020 |access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> In December 2020 [[Taylor Bennett (rapper)|Taylor Bennett]] released his track "Don’t Wait Up" featuring and co-written by Mr Hudson.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morales |first1=Yunaisy |title=Taylor Bennett Returns With His Latest "Don't Wait Up" Featuring Mr. Hudson What about dreams and happiness? |url=https://www.elevatormag.com/taylor-bennett-graces-our-pages-with-his-latest-dont-wait-up-featuring-mr-hudson |website=Elevator Mag |publisher=Elevator |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref> 26 February 2021 Hudson's production and co-write with Goody Grace "21 & Jaded" was released.<ref>{{cite web |title=21 & Jaded |url=https://genius.com/Goody-grace-21-and-jaded-lyrics |website=Genius |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref> In March 2021 Hudson's work with [[John Legend]] on "Never Break" received a [[Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] for Best R&B album.<ref>{{cite web |title=JOHN LEGEND |url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/john-legend/16994 |website=Grammy Awards |publisher=Recording Academy |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref> On 23 April 2021 [[Charlotte Cardin]] released "Je Quitte" which was co-written and produced by Hudson and in May 2022 won multiple [[
Releases in 2022 for Hudson include [[The 1975]] "About You" from the album ''[[Being Funny in a Foreign Language]]'',<ref>{{cite web |title=About You ~ Recording by The 1975 |url=https://musicbrainz.org/recording/cdd282c5-bbb7-4f9f-92b4-8f137f480b1c |access-date=29 May 2023}}</ref> Lloyiso "Run",{{cn|date=December 2023}} Lenii "Already Famous",<ref>{{cite web |last1=Trapp |first1=Malcolm |title=Lenii Opens Up About Her New EP 'Zero Sypathy' |url=https://raydarmagazine.com/lenii-interview-zero-sympathy/ |website=Raydar Magazine |date=23 March 2023 |access-date=29 May 2023}}</ref> [[Henry Wagons]] "Cover My Eyes",<ref>{{cite web |title=HENRY WAGONS third solo album SOUTH OF EVERYWHERE album is out today |url=https://amnplify.com.au/henry-wagons-third-solo-album-south-of-everywhere-album-is-out-today/ |website=amnplify |date=8 February 2023 |access-date=29 May 2023}}</ref> Ampersounds ([[Fred Falke]] and Zen Freeman) "Nightdrive",<ref>{{cite web |last1=luna |title=Zen Freeman and Fred Falke's AMPERSOUNDS Tear Up The Night With Alessandra Ambrosio in 'Nightdrive' |url=https://clubbingtv.com/zen-freeman-and-fred-falkes-ampersounds-tear-up-the-night-with-alessandra-ambrosio-in-nightdrive/ |website=clubbingtv |date=20 February 2023 |access-date=29 May 2023}}</ref> [[Harry Hudson (musician)|Harry Hudson]] EP ''A Deer in Headlights'',<ref>{{cite web |title=A Deer In Headlights Harry Hudson |url=https://genius.com/albums/Harry-hudson/A-deer-in-headlights |website=Genius |access-date=29 May 2023}}</ref> [[GuiltyBeatz]] "Universe",<ref>{{cite web |last1=Amissah |first1=Francis |title=GuiltyBeatz releases new song 'Universe' featuring Mr Hudson, Twitch 4EVA |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/GuiltyBeatz-releases-new-song-Universe-featuring-Mr-Hudson-Twitch-4EVA-1573541 |website=Ghana Web |date=July 2022 |access-date=29 May 2023}}</ref> and Zachary Knowles "Wrong Side"<ref>{{cite web |title=Indie pop creator Zachary Knowles gets intimate in new EP 'Goalie' |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/15/indie-pop-creator-zachary-knowles-gets-intimate-in-new-ep-goalie/ |website=Maila Bulletin |access-date=29 May 2023}}</ref>
Hudson’s first release of 2023 was Neve’s track "Should Have Been Us" followed by his co-write & feature with Picard Brothers "Memories".<ref>{{cite web |title=NEVE Reflects On 'Should've Been Us' |url=https://www.rightchordmusic.co.uk/neve-shouldve-been-us-single/ |website=Right Chord Music |access-date=29 May 2023}}</ref>
In October 2023 [[Duran Duran]] released their 16th album [[Danse Macabre (Duran Duran album)|Danse Macabre]] where Mr. Hudson is a producer and co-author of title song, Danse Macabre and Confessions In The Afterlife, along with Duran Duran`s Le Bon/Rhodes/R. Taylor/J. Taylor.
▲On 21 February 2020 [[JP Cooper]]’s "Bits & Pieces" was released, co-written and produced by Hudson.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Music Friday! |url=https://www.alttickets.com/news/new-music-friday-688762 |website=Alt Tickets |access-date=22 February 2020}}</ref> June 2020 saw Hudson's writing and production work featured on [[John Legend]]'s album ''[[Bigger Love]]'' for track "Never Break".<ref>{{cite web |title=Bigger Love by John Legend |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/bigger-love/1512885758 |website=Apple Music |access-date=21 June 2020}}</ref> Later on 26 June "Too Close", a song Hudson co-wrote with [[JP Cooper]], was released as part of the EP also titled ''Too Close'' which also includes "Bits & Pieces".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rees |first1=Katrina |title=JP Cooper unveils new EP 'Too Close' |url=https://celebmix.com/jp-cooper-unveils-new-ep-too-close/ |website=CelebMix |access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> In December 2020 [[Taylor Bennett (rapper)|Taylor Bennett]] released his track "Don’t Wait Up" featuring and co-written by Mr Hudson.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morales |first1=Yunaisy |title=Taylor Bennett Returns With His Latest "Don't Wait Up" Featuring Mr. Hudson What about dreams and happiness? |url=https://www.elevatormag.com/taylor-bennett-graces-our-pages-with-his-latest-dont-wait-up-featuring-mr-hudson |website=Elevator Mag |publisher=Elevator |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref> 26 February 2021 Hudson's production and co-write with Goody Grace "21 & Jaded" was released.<ref>{{cite web |title=21 & Jaded |url=https://genius.com/Goody-grace-21-and-jaded-lyrics |website=Genius |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref> March 2021 Hudson's work with [[John Legend]] on "Never Break" received a [[Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] for Best R&B album.<ref>{{cite web |title=JOHN LEGEND |url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/john-legend/16994 |website=Grammy Awards |publisher=Recording Academy |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref> On 23 April 2021 [[Charlotte Cardin]] released "Je Quitte" which was co-written and produced by Hudson and in May 2022 won multiple [[Juno_Award | Juno awards] and reached platinum sales in Canada.<ref>{{cite web |title=Je Quitte Charlotte Cardin |url=https://genius.com/Charlotte-cardin-je-quitte-lyrics |website=Genius |access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=VLESSING |first1=ETAN |title=Juno Awards: Charlotte Cardin Dominates With Four Wins Including Artist of the Year |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/juno-awards-2022-winners-1235147166/ |website=Hollywood Reporter |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |access-date=30 May 2022}}</ref> In June 2021 [[San Holo]] released the album ''[[BB_U_OK%3F|BB U OK?]]'' with the track "The Great Clown Pagliacci" sampling Hudson’s "Closing Time". May 13th 2022 saw the release of Johan Lenox’s interlude track "Burning Sky" co-written & featuring Hudson from the album ''WDYWTBWYGU''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Burning Sky|url=https://genius.com/Johan-lenox-burning-sky-lyrics |website=Genius |access-date=30 May 2022}}</ref>
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