Album: Common Sense by J Hus (2017)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Momodou Jallow (born 26 May 1996), better known by his stage name J Hus, is an English recording artist of Gambian and Ghanaian descent. He is best known for his 2017 single "Did You See", which charted at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, but also featured on Stormzy and Ghetts' "Bad Boys" from his album Gang Signs & Prayer which peaked at number 22 and on Dave's "Samantha", which peaked at number 63. J Hus is also well known for his hit single, "Dem Boy Paigon". On 12 May 2017, J Hus releas... Part of the Stratford, London, England music scene. Emerged in the classic era.

Related Artists: MoStack, NSG, Headie One, Not3s

Music Scene: Part of the Stratford, London, England music scene. Emerged in the classic era.

Tags: 2010s, Album


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.

Album: Big Conspiracy by J Hus (2020)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Momodou Jallow (born 26 May 1996), better known by his stage name J Hus, is an English recording artist of Gambian and Ghanaian descent. He is best known for his 2017 single "Did You See", which charted at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, but also featured on Stormzy and Ghetts' "Bad Boys" from his album Gang Signs & Prayer which peaked at number 22 and on Dave's "Samantha", which peaked at number 63. J Hus is also well known for his hit single, "Dem Boy Paigon". On 12 May 2017, J Hus releas... Part of the Stratford, London, England music scene. Emerged in the classic era.

Related Artists: MoStack, NSG, Headie One, Not3s

Music Scene: Part of the Stratford, London, England music scene. Emerged in the classic era.

Tags: 2020s, Album


“I was fresh from a war but it was internal/Every day I encounter another hurdle,” J Hus spits as he closes Big Conspiracy on the piano-led “Deeper Than Rap”. That war, and the highs and lows of Momodou Jallow’s life, make for a mesmerising second album. Lyrics address his incarceration, street life, God, violence, his African roots and colonialism. From others those themes would feel heavy, but delivered in J Hus’ effortless voice, with a flow that switches frequently, they stun. 
The references are playful, too—Mick Jagger and Woody Woodpecker are mentioned on “Fortune Teller” and Destiny’s Child get a recurrent role in the standout “Fight for Your Right”. Hus is backed by inventive instrumentation encompassing delicate strings, Afrobeats, reggae and hip-hop and nods to garage and Dr. Dre’s work with 50 Cent, while Koffee and Burna Boy contribute to the celebratory feel on “Repeat” and “Play Play”. This is a record as diverse, smart and vibrant as anything coming from the UK right now.

Album: Common Sense by J Hus (2017)
Genre: hip hop
Record Label: Black Butter Records
Format: Digital Media

Artist Background: Momodou Jallow (born 26 May 1996), better known by his stage name J Hus, is an English recording artist of Gambian and Ghanaian descent. He is best known for his 2017 single "Did You See", which charted at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, but also featured on Stormzy and Ghetts' "Bad Boys" from his album Gang Signs & Prayer which peaked at number 22 and on Dave's "Samantha", which peaked at number 63. J Hus is also well known for his hit single, "Dem Boy Paigon". On 12 May 2017, J Hus releas... Part of the Stratford, London, England music scene. Emerged in the classic era.

Related Artists: MoStack, NSG, Not3s, Giggs

Music Scene: Part of the Stratford, London, England music scene. Emerged in the classic era.

Tags: hip hop, 2010s, Digital Media, Black Butter Records


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