IN July, critically acclaimed English singer-songwriter Ben Hudson is set to release a revelatory breakthrough album, Straight No Chaser, executive produced by global superstar Kanye West.
It is a take-no-prisoners collection of monster pop hooks, shiny plastic synths, vocoder vocals, and piercingly lyrical songs of love and disaster, heartache and hope. Fans of Mr Hudson & The Library’s artful 2007 debut, A Tale Of Two Cities, may be surprised by the boldness of his latest incarnation, but they will recognise the lyrical insight, plush musical chords and direct emotional current of his perfectly crafted song-writing.
The unlikely alliance of the quirky English singer-songwriter and pioneering hip hop superstar came about through mutual admiration.
See what Kanye West saw in Mr Hudson during his live show at The Joiners on Thursday. Tickets are sold out, but late returns may be available from 023 8063 2601.
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