Latest Release
- 8 DEC 2023
- 1 Song
- Common Sense · 2017
- Common Sense · 2017
- Beautiful And Brutal Yard · 2023
- Big Conspiracy · 2020
- Sekkle Down (feat. J Hus) - Single · 2017
- Who Told You (feat. Drake) - Single · 2023
- Big Conspiracy · 2020
- Big Conspiracy · 2020
- Beautiful And Brutal Yard · 2023
- PSYCHODRAMA · 2019
Essential Albums
- No MC represents the versatility of UK rap better than Momodou Jallow. On his debut album, the East Londoner soars with a warmth of spirit and character that floods all 17 tracks. With pristine, sparkling production—from JAE5, Steel Banglez, TSB—The Hustla pushes further on sounds explored on 2017 mixtape The 15th Day, oozing charismatic flows and inventive sing-song hooks that energise the broad swings in mood and tone. In 2015, J Hus was attacked in London and hospitalised. Common Sense proved a uniquely extravagant way of turning that tragedy into triumph. As such, the ebbs and flows also reach to the PTSD-related effects of this: “On a one-way to an early grave/Recline my seat back anyway/Forgot to plan my getaway” (on “Clartin”). Still, J Hus takes a swift two-step forward fuelled by virtues of “loyalty and honour” on the uplifting “Spirit”: “They can bun my flesh, but they can’t touch my spirit.” In a single listen, his influences are easily detectable. From the title track’s sax-topped G-funk, to the smooth Afroswing flurry (of “Fisherman”) J Hus’ many faces manifest in fine voice.
Albums
Artist Playlists
- Skilful, genre-blending anthems from The Hustla.
More To Hear
- Callers give Vince and Ty their favorite Thanksgiving memories.
- The pair celebrate their favourite UK Rap music and more.
- slowthai and Fatima, plus new artist suggestions for Adele fans.
About J Hus
J Hus, a Londoner of Gambian heritage, is a major presence in the U.K. rap scene as well as a pioneer of Afroswing, a distinctive blend of dancehall, grime, Auto-Tune-laced R&B, and Afro-beats. After establishing himself in 2015 with a series of freestyles and early singles, such as the heavily streamed "Lean & Bop," he broke through with his 2017 debut full-length, Common Sense, which hit the U.K. Top Ten and earned a shower of critical acclaim, garnering a Mercury Prize nomination, among other accolades. His 2020 follow-up, Big Conspiracy, was an even greater success, topping the U.K. album chart and featuring the Top Five single "Must Be." J Hus' third full-length, Beautiful and Brutal Yard, was previewed by the 2023 singles "It's Crazy" and Drake collaboration "Who Told You."
- HOMETOWN
- Stratford, London, England
- BORN
- 26 May 1996
- GENRE
- Hip-Hop/Rap