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.
Who Are You
J Hus Lyrics
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Yo Hustla, What you saying?
This ones for the ladies, you gotta slow this one down for them
Hustla baby
Auahahaha
Very long time I ain't seen your face around
Who are you, Who are you, Who are you
Who are you, Who are you, Who are you
J Hus makes the girls say ooooo
J Hus makes the girls say auhahaha
J Hus makes the girls say ooooo
Call your girls, Imma bring my dons
And we can all be friends
Whisper in the air
And tell her it's that time
You know how the story ends
Imma give it to you, give it to you, give it to you, give it to you
Like you've never had it before all I want is some more
Hustla Baby
Like you've never had it before
Baby girl spend the night
Cus I don't wanna end the night nananana
Baby girl spend the night
Cus I don't wanna end the night
You miss my voice and you miss my smile
I've been on my grime and you ain't seen me in a while
Cus I'm married to the money and I can walk her down the aisle
But I've been waiting for you
Very long time I ain't seen your face around
Who are you, Who are you, Who are you
Very long time I ain't seen your face around
Who are you, Who are you, Who are you
J Hus makes the girls say ooooo
J Hus makes the girls say auhahaha
J Hus makes the girls say ooooo
Repeated
Very long time I ain't seen your face around
Who are you, Who are you, Who are you
Very long time I ain't seen your face around
Who are you, Who are you, Who are you
J Hus makes the girls say ooooo
J Hus makes the girls say auhahaha
J Hus makes the girls say ooooo
Hustla baby
Hustla baby
Oooooooo
Auahahaha
The song "Who Are You" by J Hus is a mix of smooth, slow and steady R&B and upbeat lyrics with an infectious melody. J Hus admits that he hasn't seen his girl for a very long time due to his priorities with his music career and making money. The chorus "Who are you, Who are you, Who are you" is a self-reflection of his absence in his girl's life, perhaps forgetting the type of girl he is romantically compatible with.
J Hus tries to make amends by insisting on a romantic night filled with passion by saying "Baby girl spend the night, cus I don't wanna end the night na na na". J Hus's tone is playful as he tries to seduce the girl by making her feel special and wanted, singing "Like you've never had it before all I want is some more".
Overall, J Hus's "Who Are You" is a catchy and playful song that showcases his smooth vocal delivery and love for the ladies.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohhh Myyyy
Generic exclamation expressing excitement or pleasure
Yo Hustla, What you saying?
Addressing J Hus as a hustler and asking how he's doing
This ones for the ladies, you gotta slow this one down for them
Acknowledging the target audience of the song and changing the beat accordingly
Hustla baby
Referring to J Hus as a hustler or successful person
Auahahaha
Generic laughter
Very long time I ain't seen your face around
Expressing surprise at not having seen someone in a while
Who are you, Who are you, Who are you
Asking the person's identity due to not recognizing them
J Hus makes the girls say ooooo
Boasting about his ability to attract women
J Hus makes the girls say auhahaha
Boasting about his ability to make women laugh or have a good time
Call your girls, Imma bring my dons
Suggesting to the listener to invite their friends and J Hus will bring his own friends
And we can all be friends
Suggesting that everyone will have a good time and enjoy each other's company
Whisper in the air
Suggesting that the listener should communicate their desires to him
And tell her it's that time
Implying that it's time for intimacy
You know how the story ends
Implying that the outcome is predictable
Imma give it to you, give it to you, give it to you, give it to you
Promising to provide pleasure to the listener
Like you've never had it before all I want is some more
Suggesting that the listener will enjoy the experience and want more
Baby girl spend the night
Inviting the listener to stay the night
Cus I don't wanna end the night nananana
Implying that the night is going well and should continue
You miss my voice and you miss my smile
Noting that the listener has been away for a while and misses J Hus
I've been on my grime and you ain't seen me in a while
Explaining why J Hus hasn't been visible for a while
Cus I'm married to the money and I can walk her down the aisle
Using a metaphor to express his dedication to making money
But I've been waiting for you
Suggesting that J Hus has been waiting for the listener's return
Hustla baby
Repeating the nickname or title given to J Hus
Oooooooo
Generic exclamation expressing excitement or pleasure
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