Honky (duo)
Honky | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Doncaster, Yorkshire |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1993–96 |
| Labels | ZTT Records, Higher Ground Records |
Honky was a duo from Doncaster, England, made up of Kye Wright and Matt Ellis.[1]
History
Producer Ellis and rapper Wright were signed to ZTT Records in 1993, and their first EP, Honky Doodle Day, spent a week in the UK singles charts. The duo had four more hits over the next three years, albeit none making the top 40;[2] "The Whistler" was one place shy in February 1994, pipped to the 40 spot by Coronation Street actor Bill Tarmey.[3]
Discography
Albums
- The Ego Has Landed, 1994
- Kuljit, 1996
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | |||
| 1993 | Honky Doodle Day EP | 61 | |
| 1994 | "Love Thy Neighbour" | – | |
| "The Whistler" | 41 | ||
| 1996 | "Hip Hop Don't Ya Drop" | 70 | |
| "What's Goin Down" | 49 | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | |||
References
- ↑ "honky - the ego has landed". I Really Love Music. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ "Honky". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 April 2026. NB: listing includes the 1970s band's single.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 13/2/1994". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 April 2026.