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.
NO WAY
J Hus Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh
They don't know, they don't know, they don't know
They don't know, they don't know
Why I roll around with that tooly and my shawty, she be a coolie
And I dress her up in that Gucci but I'm never eating her coochie
No, no way
No, no way
I'm drinking rum and Red Bull
And the ammy in my zoot makes me forgetful
I won't remember your name, and I'm not to blame
And these niggas wanna try me and that drives me insane
That means it's tracksuit and it's joggers time
That's the bottom line
Now I'm the one that they wanna find
I'm in the 15, you ain't one of mine
I need a homegirl for the summertime
Yeah, my homeboy is a fan of mine
He's a homeboy, he don't wanna grind
Make him boogie out like it's hammer time
When I draw for the, draw for the boom boom boom
Ain't nobody, ain't nobody say-ay-ay
Man'll withdraw the ting and clap man with it
If Hus didn't bang off, then Axeman did it
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
They don't know, they don't know, they don't know
They don't know, they don't know
Why I roll around with that tooly and my shawty, she be a coolie
And I dress her up in that Gucci but I'm never eating her coochie
No, no way
No, no way
Jollof rice on the dinner table, 9 stays right beside it
Feds banging off the door and I'm tryna hide it
Riding now, don't make Ps
But I'm pissed off as man banged off my main squeeze
Stay with my cool, but I still pray to God
You wanna ride on me, you better weigh the odds
I be in the Astra, dotty in the Merc
My plug owes me Ps if this shotty doesn't work
When I draw for the, draw for the boom boom boom
Ain't nobody, ain't nobody say-ay-ay
Man'll withdraw the ting and clap man with it
If Hus didn't bang off, then Axeman did it
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
They don't know, they don't know, they don't know
They don't know, they don't know
Why I roll around with that tooly and my shawty, she be a coolie
And I dress her up in that Gucci but I'm never eating her coochie
No, no way
No, no way
When I draw for the, draw for the boom boom boom
Ain't nobody, ain't nobody say-ay-ay
Man'll withdraw the ting and clap man with it
If Hus didn't bang off, then Axeman did it
The song "No Way" by J Hus depicts the life of a young man who is involved with dangerous activities, such as carrying weapons, and always accompanied by his female companion, referred to as his "shawty." The lyrics subject to some interpretation, but it seems that the chorus expresses the idea that the singer will never engage in oral sex with his partner, dressed in expensive clothing by Gucci. The lyrics also suggest that the singer turns to alcohol, rum and Red Bull, and drugs, indicated by "the ammy in my zoot," to forget his problems.
The second verse describes some of the challenges he faces in his life, such as the police raiding his home, the risk of harm from people who might want to harm him, and difficulties in managing his drug deals. He's often on the move, driving either his Astra or Dotty, but he's prepared for any eventuality with a "shotty," a slang term for a shotgun. The final verse suggests that he always trusts in God, even when he faces tough times.
Overall, the song reflects the harsh realities of living in a deprived urban environment where violence and criminality are a way of life for some people. It reflects the pressures on young men to carry weapons to protect themselves and to make a name for themselves in a violent culture where reputation and respect are prized above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh
A moment to pause, reflect and take a deep breath
They don't know, they don't know, they don't know
People don't really know or understand my life, my struggles, the things I do or why I do them
Why I roll around with that tooly and my shawty, she be a coolie
I carry a weapon with me and my girl is of Indian origin
And I dress her up in that Gucci but I'm never eating her coochie
I buy her expensive clothes, but I'm not interested in performing oral sex on her
No, no way
Absolutely not, never, under no circumstance
I'm drinking rum and Red Bull
I'm consuming an alcoholic beverage mixed with an energy drink
And the ammy in my zoot makes me forgetful
The marijuana in my joint causes memory loss
I won't remember your name, and I'm not to blame
I'll forget your name and I won't accept responsibility for it
And these niggas wanna try me and that drives me insane
People want to confront me or test me, which really frustrates me
That means it's tracksuit and it's joggers time
I'm going to relax and dress casually
That's the bottom line
That's the final answer or decision
Now I'm the one that they wanna find
People are looking for me
I'm in the 15, you ain't one of mine
I'm in a gang and you're not part of it
I need a homegirl for the summertime
I want a female friend for the summer season
Yeah, my homeboy is a fan of mine
My friend supports me
He's a homeboy, he don't wanna grind
He's lazy and doesn't want to work hard
Make him boogie out like it's hammer time
Make him dance like it's the 1990 MC Hammer song 'U Can't Touch This'
When I draw for the, draw for the boom boom boom
When I reach for my gun
Ain't nobody, ain't nobody say-ay-ay
No one can stop me, no one can tell me what to do
Man'll withdraw the ting and clap man with it
I will take out my gun and shoot someone with it
If Hus didn't bang off, then Axeman did it
If I didn't commit a violent act, then someone else in my gang did it
Jollof rice on the dinner table, 9 stays right beside it
There's a traditional West African rice dish on the table and a firearm is nearby
Feds banging off the door and I'm tryna hide it
The police are knocking on my door and I'm attempting to conceal illegal activities
Riding now, don't make Ps
I'm driving at the moment and I'm not making money
But I'm pissed off as man banged off my main squeeze
I'm angry because someone harmed or attacked my girlfriend
Stay with my cool, but I still pray to God
I maintain my composure, but I still have faith in a higher power
You wanna ride on me, you better weigh the odds
If you want to confront me, consider the potential consequences
I be in the Astra, dotty in the Merc
I drive an Opel/Vauxhall Astra while my girlfriend drives a Mercedes-Benz
My plug owes me Ps if this shotty doesn't work
My drug supplier owes me money if the firearm doesn't function properly
Contributed by Miles N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sebjacobo9655
timeless classic and they don't know
@muminsheik8947
If he released this today, easily 1 mill views.
@israelwiltshire8666
How doesn't this have 1 mill views
@stevenspratt9516
Tune still to this day ⚔️❄️
@ismailduman193
Steven Spratt bmtttt
@Futuretech3k
Big UP bredda>>>>>Real way
@ayazullah4079
jheeeeeeeze madting
@hamzasyed9933
he should drop a video to this hit that amiii in my zoot make forgetfulllll
@tanvierkhalique3111
BIG TUNE
@alicansayar5636
Fireeeee🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼