Common Sense

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AlbumMay 12 / 201717 songs, 55m 57s
UK Hip Hop Afroswing Pop Rap
Popular Highly Rated

No MC represents the fluidity and versatility of UK rap better than Momodou Jallow. While the vivacious “Did You See” cements his position as a captain of London’s Afrobeats scene, he constantly escapes pigeonholing on this magnetic debut. The title track offers sax-topped G-funk, “Leave Me” sets brooding guitar riffs to trap beats, and “Plottin” recalls UK garage’s melodic glory days. Over those sounds, J Hus switches from staccato belligerence and joyful bravado to downbeat reflection without missing a beat—or the chance for a sharp punchline.

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7.8 / 10

The debut from the young East London rapper is a unique coming-of-age story that shapes the best of grime, Afrobeat, dancehall, and early ’00s hip-hop into a vibrant, wholly unique sound.

On J Hus' debut album, the roadman of many voices provides the sound of now. Read the NME review of 'Common Sense'

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9 / 10

Afro rap, afro bashment, afro trap, raprobeats – OK, that last one might be a step too far, but whatever you want to call it, J Hus is it. He was

(Black Butter)

If there was one thing you might not expect from 21-year-old east London rapper J Hus, it’s a bold sax solo.

Common SenseArtist: J HusGenre: Hip-Hop & RapLabel: Black ButterCommon Sense from young east London rhymer Momodou "J Hus" Jallow is chock-a-block with the good stuff.