Mr. Hudson - Time

Homelessness in the United States increased significantly in the late 1970s and became an important political topic.[1] The number of homeless people further grew in the 1980s, as housing and social service cuts
increased and the economy deteriorated. The United States government determined that somewhere between 200,000 and 500,000 Americans were then homeless.[2] The number of homeless is reported to have risen since that time.

Over the past decade, the availability and quality of data on homelessness has improved considerably, due in part to initiatives by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the US Department of Health and Human Services, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and several nongovernmental organizations working with homeless populations. Improved data collection has lead to a more accurate and complete understanding of the nature of homelessness in the United States.

According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, there were 664,414 sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons nationwide on a single night in January 2008. Additionally, about 1.6 million persons used an emergency shelter or a transitional housing program during the 12-month period between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008. This number suggests that 1 in every 190 persons in the United States used the shelter system at some point in that period. [3]

Mr. Hudson was born Benjamin Hudson K. McIldowie in Birmingham, England. He grew up in the Handsworth Wood area of the city and attended King Edward's School, Birmingham in Edgbaston. Hudson attended Oxford University, where he read English Literature at St Anne's College [3].
[edit] History

One of his first appearances was on JUMPOFF producer battles in 2005. Mr Hudson first came to prominence after being featured on Later with Jools Holland on 8 December 2006.[4]. 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 twelve British libraries as part of the 'Get It Loud' initiative, and also supported Amy Winehouse on her tour, along with Paolo Nutini, Mika and Groove Armada.[2]

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[5] was released 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.[6]

Mr. Hudson is featured on Paranoid on Kanye West's fourth album, 808s & Heartbreak. He also co-produced "Street Lights" as well as supplying 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".[7] In the autumn of 2009 Mr Hudson supported Calvin Harris on his UK tour.

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[WILDFLOWERTILAE]

I wish I could help every unhappy soul. I just want people to be happy and at peace.

I know this sounds mushy and I'll get made fun of, I obviously don't care.

[dudewhatisthepoint]

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[WILDFLOWERTILAE]

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[dudewhatisthepoint]

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[megglesb95]

Instead of just talking about change, why don't we actually do it? Why do we put it off? If we want change, we are the people and we can do it! All we need is some motivation, and a little hard work! If you agree thumbs up! we can make a difference!

[MrChannelPromo]

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[coolgameguy1]

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[mrk1pl1n]

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[WILDFLOWERTILAE]

It's nice to know people care. I hear people wanting to take care of animals vs. people because animals can't help themselves but do you really think these people who are starving day in and day choose to wake up in pain? It's easier for people to judge when they know nothing about the individual struggles these people have gone through. Who am I or anyone else to judge and say anything when we have not walked in their shoes. Don't over think things, just help.

[SuperAngelgirl10]

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[THEEJoker]

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[JuzKillnBeatz]

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