J Hus (born Momodou Jallow on May 27 1995, in Stratford, London, United Kin… Read Full Bio ↴J Hus (born Momodou Jallow on May 27 1995, in Stratford, London, United Kingdom) is a British rapper and singer who has been credited with pioneering the genre of afroswing.

He gained popularity in 2015 following the release of his song "Dem Boy Paigon". J Hus released "Did You See" on March 2, 2017, quickly becoming his biggest song peaking at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and eventually being certified platinum. On 12 May 2017, J Hus released his debut album, Common Sense, peaking at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart.

In June 2018, he was arrested in Stratford and charged with carrying a knife in public. Hours after his release from prison in April 2019, he made a surprise appearance on stage at Canadian rapper Drake's concert at the O2 Arena in London.

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.

After a 3 year lay off, in June 2023, J Hus 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.

Dark Vader
J Hus Lyrics

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If I can't, if I can't, if I can't
If I can't

If I can't have you, nobody can
Bare face so they all know who I am
If you saw what the skeng done to the man
If you saw what the skeng done to the man
If I can't have you, nobody can

Bare face so they all know who I am
If you saw what the skeng done to the man
You wouldn't look at me
You'd go look your friend

Black boy come like a dark Vader
Gyal there lookin' like a Tomb Raider
Call my guy, tell him "Do me one favour"
Leave the ends, come back a month later
All the praise goes to the Maker
Auntie put rice in the container
If that gyal bad then I must take her
I'm not a stealer, I'm a taker
He don't wanna grind, he's a complainer
Dem man never done a hard labour
I don't know what I want, but I want paper
Sit back, roll up a one paper
They wan' do me like Nelson Mandela
Talk about gyal, man get hella
Too much gyal, I got a dilemma
Hood gyal wearin' bandana

If I can't have you, nobody can
Bare face so they all know who I am
If you saw what the skeng done to the man
If you saw what the skeng done to the man
If I can't have you, nobody can
Bare face so they all know who I am
If you saw what the skeng done to the man
You wouldn't look at me
You'd go look your friend

I swear they can't do it how we do it
Every time I done it
I say "I didn't do it"
When I came with the clique
It's like everybody thought
It was G-G-G-G-G-G Unit
Laugh at the old stress cuh
We been through it
Pull up on anyone I got an issue with
Wanna learn how to hustle? I can teach you it
Every L I took, man, I needed it
Now the whole hood see me on the big tele
If that gyal bad, give her big belly
You see me with the clique, yeah
The clique deh deh
Man haffi roll up a big zeggae
Tell all the gangsta dem to loosen up
I like that gyal with a beauty spot
I stepped out of bed, I was Gucci'd up
I only make racks, I don't do too much

If I can't have you, nobody can
Bare face so they all know who I am
If you saw what the skeng done to the man
If you saw what the skeng done to the man
If I can't have you, nobody can
Bare face so they all know who I am
If you saw what the skeng done to the man
You wouldn't look at me
You'd go look your friend

Black boy come like a dark Vader
Gyal there lookin' like a Tomb Raider
Call my guy, tell him "do me one favour
Leave the ends, come back a month later"
All the praise goes to the Maker
Auntie put rice in the container

If that gyal bad then I must take her
I'm not a stealer, I'm a taker jAE5

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J Hus's song "Dark Vader" portray themes of power, confidence, and the consequences of violence. The song begins with the idea that if J Hus can't have something or someone, then nobody else can. This line suggests a possessive and determined mindset. J Hus emphasizes his reputation, walking with a bare face so that everyone recognizes who he is. He further highlights the impact of violence by stating that if people saw what his weapon ("skeng") has done to someone, they would avoid looking at him and instead turn to their friends for comfort.

The chorus repeats these ideas, emphasizing J Hus's possessiveness and the consequences of crossing him. He asserts that he is like a "dark Vader," a reference to the iconic Star Wars character known for his power and intimidation. He compares a woman to a "Tomb Raider," emphasizing her strong and adventurous nature. J Hus instructs his friend to leave the area temporarily and return later, suggesting involvement in illicit activities or dangerous situations.

The second verse continues to showcase J Hus's confidence and resilience. He dismisses any doubts or criticisms, claiming that others cannot replicate his actions. He alludes to past hardships and challenges, implying that they have shaped him and contributed to his success. J Hus displays an assertive and authoritative persona, offering to teach others how to hustle and demonstrating his ability to overcome obstacles. He emphasizes his material wealth, his influence in the neighborhood, and his preference for female companionship.

Overall, "Dark Vader" depicts J Hus's dominance and self-assuredness, intertwined with the consequences of his actions and the dynamics of power and possession.

Line by Line Meaning

If I can't, if I can't, if I can't
Even if I am unable, even if I am unable, even if I am unable

If I can't have you, nobody can
If I am unable to be with you, then no one else can be either

Bare face so they all know who I am
I show my true self so that everyone recognizes and acknowledges me

If you saw what the skeng done to the man
If you witnessed the damage and violence caused by the weapon (skeng) to the individual

You wouldn't look at me
You wouldn't pay attention to me or give me any regard

You'd go look your friend
You would rather turn your attention to your friend instead of me

Black boy come like a dark Vader
I, a black boy, appear menacing and powerful like the character Dark Vader

Gyal there lookin' like a Tomb Raider
The girl looks adventurous and daring, resembling the character Tomb Raider

Call my guy, tell him 'Do me one favour'
Contact my associate and request a favor from him

Leave the ends, come back a month later
Depart from the neighborhood and return after a month

All the praise goes to the Maker
Credit and admiration are attributed to the creator

Auntie put rice in the container
My aunt stored rice in the container

If that gyal bad then I must take her
If that girl is attractive, I feel compelled to pursue her

I'm not a stealer, I'm a taker
I don't steal, but I claim or assert what I want

He don't wanna grind, he's a complainer
He is unwilling to work hard and instead complains

Dem man never done a hard labour
Those men have never experienced hard work

I don't know what I want, but I want paper
I may not know my desires, but I desire wealth

Sit back, roll up a one paper
Relax and roll a joint

They wan' do me like Nelson Mandela
They want to oppress or silence me just like Nelson Mandela was

Talk about gyal, man get hella
When it comes to talking about girls, I am highly skilled

Too much gyal, I got a dilemma
Having an abundance of girls creates a problem for me

Hood gyal wearin' bandana
Girls from the neighborhood wearing bandanas

I swear they can't do it how we do it
I promise that they cannot replicate or match our actions

Every time I done it, I say 'I didn't do it'
Whenever I accomplish something, I deny my involvement

When I came with the clique, it's like everybody thought it was G-G-G-G-G-G Unit
When I arrived with my group of friends, everyone assumed it was like the rap group G-Unit

Laugh at the old stress cuh, we been through it
We can now laugh at previous hardships because we have experienced and overcome them

Pull up on anyone I got an issue with
I confront anyone that I have a problem with

Wanna learn how to hustle? I can teach you it
If you want to learn how to succeed in a profitable way, I can provide you with guidance

Every L I took, man, I needed it
Every loss (L) I experienced was necessary for my growth and development

Now the whole hood see me on the big tele
Now everyone in the neighborhood watches me on television

If that gyal bad, give her big belly
If that girl is attractive, I would impregnate her

You see me with the clique, yeah, the clique deh deh
You see me with the group of friends, yeah, the group is present

Man haffi roll up a big zeggae
I must roll a large marijuana joint

Tell all the gangsta dem to loosen up
Instruct all the gangsters to relax and ease their tension

I like that gyal with a beauty spot
I am attracted to that girl with a mole on her face

I stepped out of bed, I was Gucci'd up
When I got out of bed, I was wearing expensive designer clothing (Gucci)

I only make racks, I don't do too much
I only focus on earning a significant amount of money, I don't engage in unnecessary activities

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN KWEKU AWOTWE-MENSAH, MARK CROWN, MOMODOU LAMIN JALLOW

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