Welcome to the world of J Hus, where lyrical mastery meets unfiltered authenticity. J Hus, born Momodou Jallow, has made an indelible mark on the UK music scene with his distinctive sound and captivating storytelling. Hailing from Stratford, East London, J Hus has emerged as one of the most influential voices in the realm of grime, rap, and afrobeat fusion. His music transcends boundaries, resonating with listeners from all walks of life, as he effortlessly blends his Gambian heritage with the realities of urban life in London.
With his magnetic charisma and raw lyricism, J Hus has garnered a devoted following worldwide. His verses are imbued with wit, wisdom, and a deep sense of introspection, offering listeners a glimpse into his multifaceted world. Whether he’s navigating the complexities of love, reflecting on his upbringing, or celebrating his success, J Hus’s words carry a profound weight that reverberates long after the music fades. As we delve into the realm of J Hus quotes, prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and moved by the profound truths encapsulated within his verses.
Jhene Aiko, I like Zara Larsson, I like working with female artists. J Hus
I put my mum through a lot of stress; police would be coming to the house… It just seemed normal to me, to be up to no good; it’s what everyone did. But then you start to see friends dying and going to prison and suddenly it’s not fun anymore. J Hus
I feel like I’m bipolar. I have my different moods and that. That’s why my music exists in so many different worlds – this moment I’m feeling all raw, this moment I’m wanting to talk to a girl, the next moment I’m wanting to talk about spirit and be deep. Then I’m back to being angry. J Hus
People look at kids like us and think we have no morals because we’re from ‘the street.’ I want to show that we do live by certain standards, that we are moral people. J Hus
The women are my biggest supporters so I have to make good music for them too. Afrobeats is also often always about sexy women; we are simply celebrating the female form. J Hus
My mum used to play afrobeats, my dad used to play Caribbean, my sisters and brothers played hip-hop. J Hus
I think I make ugly sexy and attractive. If I didn’t do music, the girls that like me wouldn’t like me, but I think I make ugly look good. J Hus
Prison, I don’t want to go back there again. J Hus
I like to say there’s no natural genre to my music. J Hus
I was feeling ‘Lean & Bop’ in the moment. It’s brought me the most money. And when I’m doing shows, it goes off. J Hus
Even with me going to prison, it could have put a bad stigma on my name. But you keep going. When people see you in a low situation, when people see you fight, they respect you for it. J Hus
It’s just common sense that everyone should be listening to J Hus. J Hus
Being ugly didn’t offend me. It’s like: Yeah, I’m ugly. What? Make me ugly-sexy. Embrace it. J Hus
I think people can learn from my experiences, and I hope people can look at me and be inspired. J Hus
In year 10 or 11, I used to buy packs of doughnuts for 50p from Morrisons, and sell them for 50p each. I made loads of money. So I was a doughnut hustler! J Hus
I don’t like to believe in star signs and all of that stuff. J Hus
I’m a Gemini, so my mood always changes – one minute I’m dance-dancey, the next I’m in the corner minding my own business. J Hus
I was a bit of a hothead. But I’ve changed my ways now. My bad years were probably from 2009 to 2014. J Hus
I wanted to be an actor. J Hus
People always say I’m shy! But I’m not even shy! Like, if you knew what I’m saying in my brain. I’m in my own mind a lot. Even though I’m quiet I’m thinking about a lot of things. J Hus
‘Cause it’s jail, everyone thinks they’re bad. So this one guy was like, ‘What’re you gonna do, ‘Lean and Bop’ for us?’ I was cocky, I was like ‘Oh yeah? It costs five racks to see me lean and bop, It costs five racks to see me lean and bop.’ But deep down inside it was hurting. It’s moments like that make me hate – I feel like I sold out. J Hus
I don’t think anyone can do what I already do. I just do it and it’s unique, yeah. J Hus
I’m not really good at talking. J Hus
Everyday I look back at my history and feel regret. J Hus
I’ve had a million hats – snapbacks or whatever. I’m really into hats. J Hus
I wanna keep rapping, I intend to. It’s good to mix it up, but I’m still gonna stay true to rapping. J Hus
To me now, I don’t really categorize music – I see music as all one. J Hus
One of my biggest influences is Fela Kuti. J Hus
When I was growing up in my area, the worst problem for us was we never had a purpose, I’d just be looking for stuff to do, I would be bored, that’s how we would get into trouble. J Hus
My absolute earliest influences would be people like Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, Outkast, ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ era 50 cent. J Hus
My friends used to call me ugly. Even my mum would say it. J Hus
My little brother is four years old and he listens to all my music. I don’t know how he finds it, but he knows how to use an iPad and he’s always online. So one day my mum said: ‘You know what, you have to make something for your little brother,’ and that’s how I made ‘Lean & Bop.’ J Hus
I’m just gonna be more weird and unique as possible. J Hus
There isn’t a Skepta song I don’t know. J Hus
Everyone sounds like me now. But they know who they are. It’s a game changer. I started this sound, I’m the head of it. You can do it, but I’ll do it better. J Hus
I don’t like to be put into a box. I don’t wanna be given a title – nothing. J Hus
People are always surprised when they meet me. I was in Nigeria and I went to one of the radio stations and they were like, ‘Aww you look cute!’ They were expecting me to look more rough, and I was like: ‘Yeah, I’m polite!’ J Hus