It’s quite accurate to label J Hus a founding father of the UK’s Afroswing sound. The Londoner earned that title through a string of frenzied online freestyles fusing Afrobeats’ versatility with fluid dancehall rhythms and intricate wordplay. His 2017 solo debut, Common Sense, delivered hits “Did You See”, “Friendly” and “Common Sense”, cementing his partnership with producer JAE5 and settling his status as the UK’s brightest rap character at once. He’s equally adept at ramping up the aggression on street anthem “It’s Crazy” and slowing the pace while delivering haunting hooks on “Militerian” with Naira Marley or Dave’s “Disaster”. “I’m building my army,” The Hustla declares over the battle-cry bounce of “Fight for Your Right”, marching with conviction to his own beat.