Hudson explained the meaning behind the album title to Hypebeast (Source Straight No Chaser Songfacts): "I guess it was approached with directness, like kicking it in the nuts. I didn't want to have all the intros and outros and make it too indulgent. I wanted it to be more straightforward, not shallow but to have a lot of weight behind the punch. It was still like Bam!, a knockout with one punch… you know what I mean? When you listen to the record your gonna know what your listening to, it's not just background music." In another interview, singer Ben Hudson was… read more
Hudson explained the meaning behind the album title to Hypebeast (Source Straight No Chaser Songfacts): "I guess it was approached with directne… read more
Hudson explained the meaning behind the album title to Hypebeast (Source Straight No Chaser Songfacts): "I guess it was approached with directness, like kicking it in the nuts. I di… read more
Benjamin Hudson McIldowie (born 1979 in Birmingham, England), better known simply as Mr Hudson, is a British singer and producer signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label. Formerly known as Mr Hudson & The Library along with his backing band they released their debut album, A Tale of Two Cities, in 2007. His debut solo studio album, Straight No Chaser, was released in 2009 and featured guest appearances from Kanye and Kid Cudi. He also sings the hook on Jay-Z's hit single Young Forever. He has listed various influences, most notably Chet Baker, David Bowie, The Polic… read more
Benjamin Hudson McIldowie (born 1979 in Birmingham, England), better known simply as Mr Hudson, is a British singer and producer signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label. Formerly k… read more
Benjamin Hudson McIldowie (born 1979 in Birmingham, England), better known simply as Mr Hudson, is a British singer and producer signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label. Formerly known as Mr Hudson & The Library along with… read more