Did you see what He done? J Hus - Common Sense Smashes Expectations - Full Review

J Hus is arguably the voice of the UK at the moment. He was tipped by the BBC in its Sound of 2016 list, but had his year scuppered somewhat by having to serve a short prison sentence for historical offences. He’s since expressed frustration at this, but managed to bridge the unplanned gap with a quick burst EP (‘Playing Sports’) and has used the time that bought him to take stock.

He’s more serious on Spirit, an anthem for positive thinking backed by a bass rumble. There’s grime fury on the tougher Clartin’, but Common Sense offers so much more.

You might recognise him for his Single "Did you see" it was the single that made a instant excitement towards the united kingdom music scene but purely because the tune is absolutely catchy.

You can't check your social media feed either on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or even Snapchat without hearing a single from J Hus in the background which just goes to show the increasing fan base that is being gained and endured for him right now.  I mean that being said having sound tracked Snapchat stories and turned Uber journeys into parties everywhere, J Hus has made a name for himself as an underground anthem factory to rival pop’s industry-tailored heavy hitters.


 J Hus’s debut is London incarnate: bashment, “UK afrobeats”, grime, hip-hop, R&B and garage are all manifest. While Common Sense finds the Stratford singer/rapper going indulgently long at 17 tracks, the quality is undoubtedly consistent – be it the richly produced Bouf Daddy, the dancehall-inflected, hazy Fisherman or the sun-drenched Good Time, featuring Burna Boy. J Hus imbues an admirable introspection to his bangers, as likely to bring in his Ghanaian heritage or consider his past illicit behaviours as he is to spit wry bars on smoking and partying. This is 2017’s zeitgeist Notting Hill carnival soundtrack.


It's a joy for a Britain to see an artist like J hus excel to his true potential and become a role model for young generation. He's a prime example that there is never too late to turn your life around, just because someone says you won't be something doesn't always mean the case. For grime and for UK music as a whole it's a big deal. The album brings the sense of pride to be British. I always have this willingness for UK artists to do well and J Hus doesn't just excel expectations but I believe with my hand on my heart believe he even gained some new fans too.

Common Sense Track list 

1)  Common Sense 

2)  Bouff Daddy 

3) Clartin 

4) Leave Me 

5) Closed Doors 

6) Did You See

7) Like Your Style 

8) Plottin

9) Sweet Cheeks

10) Fisherman (Feat. MoStack & Mist)

11) Good Time (Feat. Burna Boy)

12) Spirit

13) Mash Up (Feat. MoStack)

14) Goodies

This for me is without a shadow of a doubt album of the summer. I mean every single track of the album symbolises the perfect house party vibe. However all seriousness it sends a different vibe you're normally used to from J Hus which is extraudanary. 

Music from the man of the hour: 

Common Sense 

Yet another single that was common and overly popular because of the video. It's the opening track on the album. It's very different to what you would had familarised yourself with. What I mean by that is the instrumental has that United States hip-hop vibe. It's absolutely incredible with a catchy hook.


Did You See





This was the single that genuinely became the anthem of 2017. Without a shadow of doubt, just take a look on snapchat I bet atleast one story you watch will feature this anthem in the background somehow.  That being said it's also one of them tunes that the second you hear it you smile and get excited because it puts you in a party mood. It's also one of them tunes where you cant help but sing along too.


Solo One





The track that everyone would have heard but probably didn't realise it was from him. The single that featured on the highly antisipated BroTHERHOOD. The second you hear it really sets the moods to the movie. Which speaks wonders to J Hus as a whole.





In conclusion I genuinely feel this is right up there to being Album of the year purely because it's an artist who deserves it. An artist who made real music, an artist who stayed true to what he believe in and continued to persue his passion. All things considered this album is a strong 8/10