J Hus

Mamadou Lamin Jallow (born 26 May 1996) known professionally as J Hus, is a British rapper and singer, credited with pioneering the genre of Afroswing. He is currently signed to Black Butter Records. He gained popularity in 2015 following the release of his song "Dem Boy Paigon".

J Hus' "Did You See" became his most successful single at the time, peaking at number nine on the UK Singles Chart and eventually being certified Platinum. In 2017, he released his debut album, Common Sense, which was critically acclaimed—it was named the best UK album of 2017 by Complex.

In January 2020, J Hus released his second album, Big Conspiracy, which featured appearances by Jamaican singer Koffee, Nigerian singer Burna Boy and British singer Ella Mai. The album became his first number-one on the UK Albums Chart and received widespread critical acclaim. In June 2023, he released the single "Who Told You" with Drake, which became his highest-charting single, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart. It was the lead single to his third album Beautiful and Brutal Yard, which released in July. The album became his second number-one on the UK Albums Chart.

Early life J Hus was born in London to Gambian parents and grew up in the city's Stratford district. He was raised by his mother, who immigrated to England when she was 25 years old. Jallow was raised Muslim and is of ethnic Fula and Serer heritage. In September 2014, following two separate prison stints, he was advised to focus on pursuing a music career by his childhood friend Moe who also agreed to be his manager. Moe and his older brother would go on to form their own management company, 2K Management.

Career 2014–2016: Career beginnings and The 15th Day J Hus began his career by recording several freestyles, including #StreetHeat, Bl@CKBOX and GRM Daily and publishing them online. Around this time, he also released a "Daily Duppy" for GRM Daily, which he followed with his first mixtape, The 15th Day. on Dave's "Samantha", which peaked at number 63, and charted at number 9 with his solo composition "Did You See". The song served as the lead single off his debut album, Common Sense (2017). Upon release, the album was positively received by fans and includes features from MoStack, MIST, Tiggs da Author and Burna Boy. In May 2018, he released his EP, Big Spang (2018).

Following his June 2018 arrest for carrying a bladed article in public, Jallow was sentenced to eight months in jail in December. "Disaster" debuted at number eight on the UK Singles Chart on 15 March 2019.

2019–present: Big Conspiracy and Beautiful and Brutal Yard Hours after his release from prison in April 2019, he made a surprise appearance on stage at Drake's concert at the O2 Arena in London. In November he released the single "Must Be". He then released the singles "No Denying" and "Repeat". In December 2019, J Hus announced he will no longer tour for "the next 3/4 years, maybe more". He also stated that following his next album, he would have no more features but that he wanted to work with Burna Boy and 21 Savage. J Hus' second album Big Conspiracy was released in January 2020, and became his first number-one album.

In July 2022, he was featured on Burna Boy's song "Cloak & Dagger" off his album Love, Damini. In May 2023, he released his first song as a lead artist since 2020 with "It's Crazy". He followed this up in June with the single "Who Told You" with Drake, which peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. On 29 June, he announced his third album Beautiful and Brutal Yard and its release date of 14 July with a trailer narrated by Idris Elba. Beautiful and Brutal Yard debuted at number-one on the UK Albums Chart, becoming his second chart-topper. In July 2025, J Hus featured as a surprise guest at Wireless Festival alongside Drake. On 29 July, it was announced that Jallow signed a global publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing for all of his future releases and copyrights worldwide. On 12 December 2025, he released Half Clip, a three song EP featuring guest apperences from Skepta and Seyi Vibez.

Personal life He is a supporter of Arsenal F.C.

Legal issues In 2011, J Hus was arrested outside Westfield following a "mass attack" on four people, which ended in one of them being stabbed. He had already received a referral order that year after being caught with a knife in public.

In 2014 and 2015, he was arrested and served stints in His Majesty's Feltham Prison. Whilst in hospital, he was criticised for posting on Instagram a photo of him making a gang sign from his hospital bed with the message "5 stab wounds could never stop me #AntiCh #F***DaOvaSide". The attack left him with mild PTSD, for which at the time of his 2018 imprisonment he was seeing a therapist.

In June 2018, he was arrested in Stratford and charged with carrying a knife in public. He was subsequently dropped from the performance line-ups of the TRNSMT and Wireless festivals. Jallow appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court on 22 June and was released on bail. On 20 July, he pleaded not guilty, but changed his plea in October and in December was sentenced to eight months in jail.

Discography

Studio Albums Common Sense (2017) Big Conspiracy (2020) Beautiful and Brutal Yard (2023) EPs Playing Sports (2016) Big Spang (2018) Half Clip (2025)

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