Eric Hudson facts for kids

Eric Lee Hudson (born October 15, 1986) is an American record producer. A record producer is like a director for music. They help artists create songs and albums. Eric Hudson has won three Grammy Awards, which are big prizes in music. He has also helped sell over 60 million music units in the United States. He is well-known for helping produce the song "Flashing Lights" by Kanye West in 2007. This song was very popular and made it into the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Eric Hudson's Early Life and Music Journey

Eric Hudson grew up with music all around him. His parents are Curtis and Phyllis Bivins-Hudson. His dad, Curtis, is also a songwriter and producer. He even helped write Madonna's famous song "Holiday"!

Eric went to Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey. He finished school in 2004.

He is a very talented musician. He can play many instruments, including piano, drums, bass, guitar, and organ. He learned a lot about music by playing in church. He also led his own jazz band called the Jazz Funk Project.

Eric has performed in famous places like Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theater in Harlem.

His music career started by working with well-known hip hop producers Buckwild and DJ Kay Gee from Naughty by Nature. Eric played instruments on two important albums: The Game's The Documentary and 50 Cent's The Massacre. These projects helped his career grow a lot. Soon after, he produced the song "Entourage" for the artist Omarion.

Awards and Achievements

Eric Hudson has won three Grammy Awards. He has also been a part of selling over 60 million records around the world! He has worked with many famous artists. Some of these include Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Leona Lewis, John Legend, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, and Trey Songz.

Some of Eric Hudson's Music Projects

Eric Hudson has worked on many popular songs and albums. Here are a few examples of his work:

• In 2005, he played bass and keyboards on "Like Father, Like Son" for The Game's album The Documentary. He also played bass on "I Don't Need Em" for 50 Cent's album The Massacre.
• In 2006, he produced "Entourage" and "Electric" for Omarion's album 21. He also worked on "P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care)" for John Legend's album Once Again.
• In 2007, he co-produced the hit song "Flashing Lights" with Kanye West for the album Graduation. He also produced "I'm You" for Leona Lewis's album Spirit.
• In 2009, he produced "Worth It" for Whitney Houston's album I Look to You. He also worked on "By My Side" for Jadakiss.
• In 2011, he produced "25/8" and "Why" for Mary J. Blige's album My Life II: The Journey Continues.
• In 2015, he produced "Infinity" for Mariah Carey's album #1 to Infinity. He also worked on "Picture Perfect" for Tyrese's album Black Rose.
• In 2018, he produced "Morning Light" (featuring Alicia Keys) and "The Hard Stuff" for Justin Timberlake's album Man of the Woods.

Eric Hudson continues to be a successful and important part of the music industry.