He has listed various influences, most notably Chet Baker, David Bowie, The Police, Andre 3000, Marvin Gaye, The Specials, Billie Holiday, Rosster, Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzee Rascal. When he was with The Library they were known for their energetic live performances which include steelpan and a piano. They were nominated for "Best Newcomer" at the 2007 UK Festival Awards.
Mr. Hudson has worked with acts such as Kanye West, Dizzee Rascal, N-Dubz, Kid Cudi, Tinie Tempah and Jay-Z and toured with Calvin Harris. His vocal performances have been compared to those of Sting.[3] He is accompanied by Joy Joseph (vocals and steel drum), Rob Barron (electric keyboard), Raphael Mann (bass guitar) and Andrew "Wilkie" Wilkinson (electric drums).
One of his first appearances was on JUMPOFF producer battles in 2005. Mr Hudson first came to prominence after featuring on Later with Jools Holland on 8 December 2006. The band's debut LP titled A Tale of Two Cities, was released in 2007 to strong reviews and received national airplay on Jo Whiley and Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 shows.
In 2007, Mr Hudson and his band The Library embarked on a tour through 12 British libraries as part of the 'Get It Loud' initiative, and also supported Amy Winehouse on her tour, along with Paulo Nutini, Mika and Groove Armada.[5]
During the summer of 2007 they appeared at several UK festivals, such as Glastonbury, T in the Park, 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 and other European cities.
On 11 November 2008, "There Will Be Tears" was given its first UK radio airplay on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show as 'The Hottest Record in the World Right Now'. Mr Hudson's new album – given a working title of Straight No Chaser[6] is set for release in mid-2009 with Kanye West acting as co-producer. As announced in December 2008, Mr Hudson will tour the UK to preview material from his forthcoming album visiting cities such as London, Cardiff, Glasgow and Newcastle.
Mr Hudson featured on Paranoid on Kanye West's fourth album, 808s & Heartbreak. He also co-produced "Street Lights" as well as supplied 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" In the autumn of 2009 Mr Hudson will support Calvin Harris on his UK tour.
A Tale of Two Cities (2007–2009)
The production ... on the band's debut album uses acoustic guitar interspersed with classically informed piano, soulful, Motown-inspired backing vocals and bass guitar, steelpan, electric drums and unusual rhythm patterns to create an expansive sound. Two of the tracks from A Tale of Two Cities are covers; "On The Street Where You Live", ..................mr hudson rules.................is a cover of a number from the musical My Fair Lady[9] and "Everything Happens to Me" is a well known Great American Songbook classic as popularised by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Chet Baker. The album was greeted with warm reviews from the music press.
[edit]Straight No Chaser (2009 – present)
According to Amazon.com, on 1 December 2009, Mr Hudson is set to release a new album, Straight No Chaser (via G.O.O.D. Music and Mercury Records), executive produced by Kanye West.
"I wanted to make a mainstream record, not structured or ornate," he explains. "The first album feels like an Escher drawing, all these layers and you don't know where you're going at any point. The way the songs are written and produced on this one is much more direct. It's not trying to reinvent the wheel. It's straight, no chaser.
Time
Mr Hudson Lyrics
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It's why I just keep running
The quest for love was all that you and I held dear
With the beat still in your head
And a good book by your bed
We will survive
Someday, are we gonna wake up
Are we out of time?
I know that, should we ever break up
We'll find a way to make up
In the fullness of time
Tell me where d'you wanna be
When all your friends have settled down
In the suburbs on the greener side of town?
Time is all I fear
It's why I just keep running
The quest for love was all that you and I held dear
With the beat still in your head
And the good book by your bed
And as your old man said
"Good friends, well you can count them on one hand"
And they'll never judge you
Whatever your crime
I know that, I can include you
And you'll forgive me
In the fullness of time
Tell me where d'you wanna be
When all your friends have settled down
In the suburbs on the greener side of town?
Time is all I fear
It's why I just keep running
The quest for love was all that you and I held dear
With the beat still in your head
And the good book by your bed
We will survive, you and I
The opening line of Mr Hudson's song "Time" sets the tone for the entire song: "Time is all I fear." Throughout the verses, the singer grapples with life's most pressing questions, including the quest for love, the inevitability of aging, and the uncertain future. The song is a meditation on the passage of time, and the fear that comes with not knowing what lies ahead.
The first verse speaks to the singer's fear of time, which is why they "just keep running." The quest for love is the only thing that seems to matter, and the singer holds dearly to it. The chorus brings the idea of aging to the forefront, asking if the time will come when they wake up "a little bit older" and if they are "out of time." The singer hopes that they will find a way to "make up" if they ever break up, which shows a deep desire for connection, even in the face of uncertainty.
The second verse speaks to the singer's desire to know where they will end up when all is said and done. They ask the listener where they want to be when their friends have settled down in the suburbs. This shows a reverence for community and a longing to know where they belong. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the chorus repeated twice, emphasizing that "we will survive, you and I."
Line by Line Meaning
Time is all I fear
Mr Hudson expresses his fear of time, which he believes is constantly chasing him.
It's why I just keep running
Mr Hudson admits running away from time, hoping to possibly escape it.
The quest for love was all that you and I held dear
The search for true love was everything to Mr Hudson and someone else who he refers to as "you".
With the beat still in your head
Despite the fear of time, the rhythm and energy of life still echoes in Mr Hudson's mind.
And a good book by your bed
In moments of rest, Mr Hudson seeks solace in reading books.
We will survive
Despite the fear, the search for love and the good times will keep Mr Hudson and "you" going.
Someday, are we gonna wake up A little bit older?
Mr Hudson wonders if they'll eventually realize that they've aged and time has passed them by.
Are we out of time?
Mr Hudson questions whether or not there's still time left to live their lives to the fullest.
I know that, should we ever break up We'll find a way to make up In the fullness of time
Even if things don't work out between Mr Hudson and "you", he believes that they'll eventually reconcile when the time is right.
Tell me where d'you wanna be When all your friends have settled down In the suburbs on the greener side of town?
Mr Hudson questions where "you" want to be in life compared to where their friends are settling down, and if it's where they truly want to be.
And as your old man said "Good friends, well you can count them on one hand" And they'll never judge you Whatever your crime
Mr Hudson reminisces on the advice given by "your" old man about the importance of genuine friends who stick by your side through thick and thin.
I know that, I can include you And you'll forgive me In the fullness of time
Mr Hudson believes that "you" will always forgive him, and that time will eventually heal any wounds or mistakes.
We will survive, you and I
Just as before, despite the fear and uncertainty, Mr Hudson believes that they will survive and get through life together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BEN HUDSON MCILDOWIE, JEYMES SAMUEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Novinte
The entire album is 5*
Lamia
and as your old man said good friends, well you can count them on one hand, and theyll never judge you..... Lovely.
174Frauke
amazing.
Daniel Crushwell
one day I woke up a little bit older...
café au lait
he's fitttt <3 this song
Tayong Azonga
2021
Ricardo A
@Noodles4Evar haha funny
Sarah Hudson
2016
Rhys Hooson
@dahannam3 description????