Today we’d like to introduce you to Spud Howard
Hi Spud, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was born and raised in Camden, Arkansas. As a child, I began singing at the age of 4. I was coached by my mother and my paternal grandmother. Since that age, I’ve participated in several talent shows and many choirs. I began playing drums at age 7, and piano at age 13. Traveling has always been apart of my life as a singer. After the loss of my mother, I wanted a different journey. I started visiting Houston, and singing at different events in the city. I ultimately transitioned to Houston almost 4 years ago, and I’ve been singing all over the city and the nation ever since.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The road was not easy. I have dealt with many obstacles along the way, the greatest challenge being the loss of my mother. I stopped singing for a couple of years. It was a really rough season. Upon deciding to relocate to Houston, I was a teacher in Arkansas and I would travel to Houston once a month on my own dime. This was very difficult, being that I didn’t always have the necessary funds to get here. I simply had a dream. Enduring certain struggles is what’s made me the man and artist that I am today.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am well-known as a solo R&B/Soul singer. However, I do work in vocal teaching/training also. I have had the honor of teaching several background singers for many events. Working with singing groups is definitely one of my fortes. One of my biggest accomplishments is moving to Houston and being able to work with the rapper Scarface. I am very well-known for our performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk. I do believe that my consistency and willingness to always show up is what sets me apart from many others. I love and believe in what I do. So, consistency for me comes easy.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I want to be responsible for making soul music popular again. This is what I have been working toward for some time now. I personally don’t believe that soul music gets the recognition it deserves, nor do I believer that there are many artists tackling that genre of music.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: spudhoward
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spud.howard
