The last few years were marked by a wave of Spanish and Latino music. The world went crazy. It was festive, it was danceable and the music videos were a visual party. However, towards the end of the last year, a new sound began to garner fame.

The sound of afrobeats and proud black, African artists began to reign supreme. With music coming from decades of cultural change and modernity, and artists formed from the narratives that their identities had taken on, the world is now embracing British afrobeats.

From East London hails this donut hustler. A story so vivid and dark, it’s astounding how this inspiring artist has managed to make it big despite having seen struggle in the world of drugs and robbery. Life wasn’t kind to J Hus, but he sure made it bend to his will.

From selling marked up food to two prison sentences, J Hus is an early 20-something rapper who’s a proud creator of some of the best rap hits of the past year. A big part of the British urban music scene, j Hus steadily rose to fame despite fate signaling towards quite the opposite. Having wanted to be an actor, J Hus was kicked out of school – and things became turbulent.

Then one day, a friend advised him to take music seriously, and since then, there was change. Soon, J Hus was in the afrobeats scene that became a predominant one in the UK. With three tunes out on SoundCloud, all he had was hope to cling to and a friend-cum-manager for support.

Soon, J Hus was seen along with gigantic stars like Burna Boy, Nines, Kept & Konan and even Ed Sheeran. His videos amassed over millions of views individually and soon, the world knew the sound of J Hus. With lyrics stemming from a life so troubled and a journey so deep, it’s a wonder he wasn’t discovered before.

With tracks like Sekkle, Samantha and Feels under his belt, J Hus was soon integrated into the music scene, where his own solo productions gained a massive following. Very raw, true to himself and somewhat cynical, J Hus is a pioneer in the UK afrobeats and rap scene.

Today, he’s synonymous with the big names and African pride. This admirable artist has a distinct sound and is massively proud of his black heritage. With vocals like a melody accentuating the music, Hus’s music is definitely a treat. Powerful, one-of-a-kind and exhibiting massive growth, J Hus is a star in all essence of the word.

This is the era of Afrobeats – and J Hus is one of the headliners.