Earl Hondo is an American hip-hop artist and producer whose sound sits where rap, soul, and neo-R&B meet. His musical education started early - he was singing in the church choir by age three - and that foundation still runs through everything he makes, from the soulful tone of his vocals to the choir-lifted hooks that anchor his songs. As comfortable behind the boards as he is on the mic, Hondo builds tracks around live, percussive energy and lyrics that lean toward the uplifting rather than the easy.

 

Releases like "back outside" and "'the vibe" have drawn comparisons to André 3000 for their vocal warmth and restless, melodic flows. Independent and self-producing, Earl Hondo makes music with a simple promise: when you hear it, you'll know.