Birmingham singer/songwriter Benjamin Hudson McIldowie, a.k.a. Mr Hudson, became a household name in hip-hop when he produced alongside Kanye West on 2008’s sparse electro-pop detour 808s & Heartbreak. Since, he’s continued to churn out mesmerising hooks that flirt with—and often fuse—heart-wrenching R&B, sexy funk, atmospheric electronics and stark beats for artists like JP Cooper, Janelle Monáe, John Legend and his own solo work.