Honky (duo)

Honky was a duo from Doncaster, England, made up of Kye Wright and Matt Ellis.

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; NB: listing includes the 1970s band's single. "The Whistler" was one place shy in February 1994, pipped to the 40 spot by Coronation Street actor Bill Tarmey.

Discography

Albums

The Ego Has Landed, 1994 Kuljit, 1996

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positionsUK 1993 Honky Doodle Day EP 1994 "Love Thy Neighbour" "The Whistler" 1996 "Hip Hop Don't Ya Drop" "What's Goin Down" "—" denotes releases that did not chart.

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