United StatesThe Hu is the #4,455 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide and #1,758 in United States, with 1.8M subscribers and 411.2M total views across 236 videos.
Biography
The Hu is a Mongolian folk metal band formed in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar. Incorporating traditional Mongolian instrumentation, including the morin khuur, the tovshuur, and throat singing, the band calls their style of music "hunnu rock", a term inspired by the Xiongnu, an ancient nomadic empire based in Mongolia proper, known as Hünnü in Mongolian. Some of the band's lyrics include old Mongolian war cries and poetry in the Mongolian language.
Channel description
In 2019, an NPR story put a spotlight on “a band from Mongolia that blends the screaming guitars of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian guttural singing,” accurately highlighting the cultural importance and unique musical identity of THE HU.
Their debut album, 2019 ‘s The Gereg, debuted at #1 on the World Album and Top New Artist Charts. With it, the band have accumulated over 250 million combined streams and video views to date and have received critical acclaim from the likes of Billboard, NPR, GQ, The Guardian, The Independent, Revolver, and even Sir Elton John himself.
Proving their global appeal, THE HU have sold out venues across the world in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with scheduled festival appearances at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Download Festival, and more, creating a community of fans from all walks of life. The band has also explored eclectic ways to reach audiences with their sound, creating songs for EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Latest videos Channel ↗
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Have you seen our video for Horsemen? Make sure you check it out 🐎
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Less than a week till we kick off our US Tour!
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We'll be returning to the United States in ONE WEEK! We cannot wait to play for you!
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Patreon Live!
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US tour is in TEN DAYS! #thehu #concert #livemusic #tour
Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does The HU have?
- 1.8M subscribers — #4,455 worldwide, #1,758 in United States.
- What is The HU's real name?
- The HU's real name is The Hu.
- When did The HU start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Sep 2018.