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.
Goodies
J Hus Lyrics
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It's your boy man, long time no see man?
Where you been, man? You been ghostin' init? Hahahaha
Ah, it's nice to see you man
You know just the other day I was with Curtis and them boys there, you know
They was talking about you
They say you be hiding, they looking for you, they wanna do you, you know
I don't know man, I'm just, I'm just the messenger you know
Yeah, listen, yeah
I want all the monies, nigga I'm selfish
My niggas sell fish with Hermes on their pelvis
This ain't no Tilapia, offset with mafia
Grafter no partier, born chasin' mafia
Money make me happier, stoosh gyal get nastier
Act like you're nastier, roadman but I'm classier
Bang from the passenger, I shoot the messenger
Previous offender on the run, no surrender
Fuck goin' Heaven with the goody, goodies
It's a stick up, I want all the goodies
I'm no good, I steal candy from a fuckin' baby
Plus I read my future from a fortune cookie
My lifestyle's a dirty one, bang 'til I'm 31
Broad day bootin', anythin' movin'
Council housin', still rob Balmain
Big fast scram, make a public announcement
It's a stick up, I want all the goodies
It's a stick up, I want all
It's a stick up, I want all the goodies
Bang from the passenger, I shoot the messenger
How we gon' maintain? Born in the fast lane
Where your best friend would probably shoot you then snitch on you
Where you own flesh and blood would put a hit on you
Dutty gyal, I ain't tryna hit on you
Mum thought I was a miracle, turned out horrible, lifestyle terrible
The whopper does what I say 'cause it's gullible
Turn man invisible, Biskit comes with every syllable
Swimmin' in a puddle
Your mum told you don't hang with me 'cause I'm trouble
The bonsam jumbo, get it done, pronto
Splash the whole front row, I'm just makin' convo
(Hi Sir, how are you?)
I wanna ride out and cash out and all 'dem tings
The opps stay runnin' up their gums, I don't know right from wrong
Now I've gotta buss off my, what do you call dem tings?
It's a stick up, I want all the goodies
It's a stick up, I want all
It's a stick up, I want all the goodies
Bang from the passenger, I shoot the messenger
It's a stick up, I want all the goodies
It's a stick up, I want all
It's a stick up, I want all the goodies
Bang from the passenger, I shoot the messenger
In J Hus's song Goodies, he starts with a conversation with someone he calls a "hustler man," who he hasn't seen in a while. The person tells him about how people are looking for him and want to harm him. Then Hus starts rapping about his own life and how he's focused on making money and getting the "goodies," which he describes as everything from expensive fashion to actual cash. He talks about how he and his friends sell fish and have ties to the mafia, and how he's willing to steal from anyone, even a baby. He also talks about the violence and danger of his lifestyle, and how even family members might turn on you. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's a stick up, I want all the goodies," emphasizing his ruthless approach to getting what he wants.
Line by Line Meaning
I want all the monies, nigga I'm selfish
I am only interested in accumulating wealth for myself.
My niggas sell fish with Hermes on their pelvis
My associates sell high-quality fish while wearing expensive clothing.
This ain't no Tilapia, offset with mafia
The fish being sold is not low-quality Tilapia, and it is run by organized crime.
Grafter no partier, born chasin' mafia
I am a hard worker, not a partygoer, and I am dedicated to pursuing involvement with organized crime.
Money make me happier, stoosh gyal get nastier
I become happier as I accumulate wealth, and women become more promiscuous around me.
Act like you're nastier, roadman but I'm classier
I try to present myself as more sophisticated than my background suggests, even though I am involved in street life ('roadman').
Bang from the passenger, I shoot the messenger
I am willing to use violence against anyone who carries messages I don't like.
Previous offender on the run, no surrender
I have been in trouble with the law in the past, and I refuse to give myself up now.
Fuck goin' Heaven with the goody, goodies
I would rather forsake a life of virtue and pursue wealth and earthly pleasures instead of trying to earn my place in heaven.
It's a stick up, I want all the goodies
I am attempting to rob someone of all their possessions.
I'm no good, I steal candy from a fuckin' baby
I am a bad person, as I even have no qualms about stealing from children.
Plus I read my future from a fortune cookie
I am superstitious and believe that fortunes from cookies can predict my future.
My lifestyle's a dirty one, bang 'til I'm 31
My way of life is less than reputable, and I intend to continue until the age of thirty-one.
Broad day bootin', anythin' movin'
I am willing to commit crimes during the daytime and will target anyone or anything I can steal.
Council housin', still rob Balmain
Despite living in subsidized housing, I am still willing to steal luxury items like Balmain clothing.
Big fast scram, make a public announcement
I will quickly retreat from a dangerous situation and then make it known to others.
How we gon' maintain? Born in the fast lane
How can we hope to build a stable life, when we were born into a lifestyle that is inherently dangerous and unsettled?
Where your best friend would probably shoot you then snitch on you
In our world, even your closest friends would be willing to hurt you to save themselves from trouble.
Where you own flesh and blood would put a hit on you
Even family members can be dangerous and may try to kill you if it suits their own interests.
Dutty gyal, I ain't tryna hit on you
I am not interested in romancing a promiscuous woman.
Mum thought I was a miracle, turned out horrible, lifestyle terrible
Even though my mother may have seen me as a miracle, she has been disappointed by the choices I have made and the lifestyle I lead.
The whopper does what I say 'cause it's gullible
I can manipulate some people easily because they are naive and do not know they are being used for my own benefit.
Turn man invisible, Biskit comes with every syllable
I am getting better and better at disappearing or sneaking around unnoticed like 'Biskit', a character from a British TV show.
Swimmin' in a puddle
I have fallen in hard times and am struggling to make ends meet.
Your mum told you don't hang with me 'cause I'm trouble
Your mother has warned you not to associate with me, citing my reputation as a troublemaker.
The bonsam jumbo, get it done, pronto
I am willing to use dark magic ('the bonsam jumbo') to get what I want, and I want it done without delay.
Splash the whole front row, I'm just makin' convo
I am capable of resorting to violence even during a casual conversation.
(Hi Sir, how are you?)
One of my associates is acting polite and deferential before resorting to violent behavior.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN KWEKU AWOTWE-MENSAH, MOMODOU LAMIN JALLOW
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