Paul D. Hudson, born 11â¯Februaryâ¯1956 in Liverpool, Merseyside, is a vocalist and guitarist known professionally as H.R., who first gained attention as the frontman of Washington, D.C.âs hardcore band Badâ¯Brains. After moving to the United States as a toddler, Paul D. Hudson entered the local music scene with future bandmates Dr.â¯Know and Darrylâ¯Jenifer, and his rapidâfire vocal style quickly became a defining element of the emerging hardcore punk movement. In 1985 he released his solo debut Itâs About Luv, followed by Keep Out of Reach (1986), Human Rights (1987), Singinâ in the Heart (1989) and Charge (1990). Paul D. Hudsonâs collaborations spanned artists such as Longâ¯Beachâ¯Dubâ¯Allstars on "New Sun" and P.O.D. on "Without Jah, Nothinâ". He has toured extensively with Badâ¯Brains and as a solo reggaeâfocused act, maintaining a presence in both punk and reggae circles. Further releases include I Luv (1991), Our Faith (1992), Hey Wella (2008), Give Thanks (2019), and Let Luv Lead (The Way) (2023). In 2026, he partnered with the Canadian collective New Age Doom for the album Angels Against Angels.
Read All
Read Less