Earl Hondo, an American hip-hop artist and producer, was born William Earl Henry Allen in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He began his musical journey in his local church choir at the tender age of three. Hondo’s musical mix broadened as he grew, listening to a diverse array of genres.

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His musical influences are rich and varied, including Stevie Wonder, Outkast, Dizzy Gillespie, James Brown, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Jackson, Donny Hathaway, J. Cole, and A Tribe Called Quest. His formal entry into the music industry began in 2014 when esteemed colleagues and a notable music producer encouraged him to pursue music more seriously. Having excelled as a leading member of his school choir and as a high school talent show winner, Hondo attracted the attention of LRL Pinnacle Music Group. Don’t miss the rising star worth paying attention to, I recommend it!

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