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Mr Hudson & The Library

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Group. Formed 2007.

Biography

Mr Hudson (formerly Mr Hudson & The Library) is a band based in London, England whose members hail from both that city and Birmingham. This duality was the inspiration for the title of their debut album A Tale of Two Cities, which was released on 5 March 2007. They are signed to music producer Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label & Mercury Records.

The band have listed various influences, most notably Chet Baker, David Bowie, The Police, Andre 3000, Marvin Gaye, The Specials, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzee Rascal. They are known for their energetic live performances which include steelpan and a piano. They were nominated for "Best Newcomer" at the 2007 UK Festival Awards.

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Blogs from the BBC

  1. Mr Hudson ft. Kanye West - 'Supernova'

    Sun 19 Jul 2009 10:27 Man, it must KILL Kanye West that he can't sing. I mean sure, he's lucky that the... Fraser McAlpine

Albums releases

Release title Release date
A Tale of Two Cities 2006
 

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