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.
Dem Boy Paigon
J Hus Lyrics
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Hustla baby
Oh my
Dem boy paigon
I can't stand them
I don't trust you if you ain't mandem
They wanna do me
Before you do me
I'mma do you before you do me
You must have lost your mind
Small boy take your time
Mi said take your time
You must have lost your mind
Small boy take your time
All these niggas turn fake as the time goes by
All I need, all I need is my ride or die
Yo B, what's your name
What's your number
Face looking pretty
But I'm staring at your auhauhauh
And she don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from her
Zim zimmer
Who's got the keys to the Bimmer
Ride for my G's
And there ain't no team realer
J Hus enter the place
Big fat tool round my waist
Dem boy paigon
You can't bring them 'round me
Are you mad, you dey craze
Are you mad, you dey craze
Dem boy paigon
I can't stand them
I don't trust you if you ain't mandem
They wanna do me
I'mma do you
Before you do me
I'mma do you before you do me
You must have lost your mind
Small boy take your time
Mi said take your time
You must have lost your mind
Small boy take your time
Sexy girl called Chyna
Make me wanna wine and dine her
But one man can't satisfy her
She needs more wood for the fire
And if you don't wanna dance to the beat
Just bop your head to the beat
I invested in heat
So let a paigon try me
Now he's thinking why me
J Hus enter the scene
Big fat tool in my jeans
Dem boy paigon
Don't bring 'em round me
Are you mad, are you lean?
Are you mad, are you lean?
Oh, they don't wanna grind
Go get a day job, go bill a line
I said, oh they don't wanna grind
Go get a day job, go bill a line
I said, oh, they don't wanna grind
Go get a day job, go bill a line
I said, oh, they don't wanna grind
Go get a day job, go bill a line
Dem boy paigon
I can't stand them
I don't trust you if you ain't mandem
They wanna do me
I'mma do you
Before you do me
I'mma do you before you do me
You must have lost your mind
Small boy take your time
Mi said take your time
You must have lost your mind
Small boy take your time
J Hus's song "Dem Boy Paigon" is a statement against fake friends and false loyalty. The term "paigon" is slang for "fake" or "phony," and in this song, J Hus expresses his disgust for those who claim to be his friend but are actually disloyal. He begins by repeating "hustla baby" twice, emphasizing his tough persona and his pride in being a hustler.
J Hus then goes on to declare his hatred for "dem boy paigon," explaining that he would not trust anyone who is not a member of his close circle of friends, known as mandem. He warns these phony individuals that if they try to harm him or betray him, he will retaliate with force. He repeats the lines, "Before you do me, I'mma do you, you must have lost your mind, small boy take your time," to convey the message that he is ahead of their game and will always be a step ahead.
The verse about Chyna is a nod to his prowess with women but also a warning that he is not to be trifled with. He asserts that he has invested in "heat" (guns) and that no one should try him. The chorus repeats twice more, with J Hus stressing the importance of remaining true to one's friends and being wary of those who would try to bring them down.
Overall, J Hus's "Dem Boy Paigon" is a warning to anyone who would challenge his authority or betray his trust. It is a gritty, no-holds-barred statement of loyalty and self-preservation in a world where treachery is often the norm.
Line by Line Meaning
Dem boy paigon
I don't associate with fake people
I can't stand them
I hate false people
I don't trust you if you ain't mandem
I don't trust you if you're not with me
They wanna do me
They want to harm me
I'mma do you
I'll take action first
Before you do me
Before you make a move
You must have lost your mind
You're crazy if you think I'll let you harm me
Small boy take your time
Take things slowly and carefully
All these niggas turn fake as the time goes by
People change over time, and often not for the better
All I need, all I need is my ride or die
All I need is someone I can always count on
She don't want no scrub
She doesn't want a loser
Zim zimmer
Let's go
Who's got the keys to the Bimmer
Who's driving the BMW
Ride for my G's
I have my friend's back, always
And there ain't no team realer
My team is the best
Big fat tool round my waist
I carry a gun
Are you mad, you dey craze
You're crazy
Sexy girl called Chyna
Attractive girl named Chyna
Make me wanna wine and dine her
I want to spend time with her and treat her well
But one man can't satisfy her
She wants more than just one man
She needs more wood for the fire
She needs more passion and excitement
Just bop your head to the beat
Just enjoy the music
I invested in heat
I bought a gun
So let a paigon try me
Let a fake person test me
Now he's thinking why me
Now he's regretting messing with me
Big fat tool in my jeans
I carry a gun in my pants
Don't bring 'em round me
Don't bring fake people around me
Oh, they don't wanna grind
They don't want to work hard
Go get a day job, go bill a line
Get a regular job and work hard
Lyrics © Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Momodou Jallow
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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1 Million Views!! Thanks for listening. Congrats to J Hus on being the first to reach a million on our channel & the only UK rapper to hit a million youtube views with an audio.
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