British rap star J Hus is one of the UK’s undisputed cultural heavyweights and has now partnered with leading independent record label EMPIRE. To commemorate, he shares his debut single with the global powerhouse – titled “Gold” – out today featuring Nigerian star Asake. The brings together two titans of contemporary UK and African music as they deliver a genre-defying fusion of Afroswing and amapiano - packed with razor-sharp lyricism and Yoroba infused melodies. Produced by P2J (credit “Who Told You” J Hus featuring Drake), “Gold” is a bold declaration of ambition, resilience, and cultural pride.
J Hus burst onto the scene in 2015 with viral hit "Dem Boy Paigon", rapidly becoming a pioneer of the Afro-swing sound. His 2017 debut album, __Common Sense,earned him a BRIT Award nomination and a Platinum certification. In 2020, his sophomore album, Big Conspiracy debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chartand was highly praised by critics where Pitchfork scored it an 8.0. The album redefined the sound of UK rap and tracks like “Play Play,” “Must Be” and “Fight for Your Right” became instant classics, solidifying J Hus as the voice of a generation and one of the most important storytellers in modern British music. Big Conspiracy was so prolific that just last week J Hus performed the iconic Royal Albert Hall for a one night only Big Conspiracy 5 Year Anniversary Show that sold out in minutes.
The artiste’s last album, 'Beautiful And Brutal Yard,' debuted at No. 7 on the Official Top 100 Albums Chart in 2023, selling over 2,200 units in its first week in Nigeria. This achievement marks one of the biggest debuts for an album by a non-Nigerian artiste on the official albums chart.
To date, J Hus has collaborated with global stars including Drake, Burna Boy, Jorja Smith, Skepta, and more. With the release of “Gold” and a fresh look at a global independent spirit he will continue to push boundaries and reaffirm his position as one of the most innovative voices in UK music.
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