Common Sense (J Hus album)
Common Sense | ||||
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Studio album by J Hus | ||||
Released | 12 May 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2014–16 | |||
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Length | 55:49 | |||
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Singles from Common Sense | ||||
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Common Sense is the debut studio album by British recording artist J Hus. It was released on 12 May 2017 by Black Butter and Epic, distributed by Sony Music, for digital download and CD purchase.[2] The album features production from long-time collaborator JAE5,[3] along with guest appearances from Mo Stack, MIST, Tiggs da Author and Burna Boy. The lead single, "Did You See", peaked at number 9 so far on the UK Singles Chart, becoming J Hus' highest-charting single.
Background
Throughout 2015 and 2016, J Hus released a variety of singles, including "Lean & Bop", "Friendly" and "Playing Sport", along with the debut mixtape The 15th Day (2015), subsequently building a strong online presence.
In early April 2017, J Hus announced the track listing and release date for his debut album, Common Sense, followed by the announcement of signing with Epic Records.[4][5][6]
Singles
The promotional single "Friendly" was released for digital download on 1 January 2016 after initially being premiered on SoundCloud.[7]
The lead single "Did You See" was released on 2 March 2017, along with its music video. The song peaked at number 9 so far on the UK Singles Chart, becoming J Hus' first chart entry and highest-charting song.
Critical reception
Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 7.8/10[8] |
Metacritic | 85/100[9] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Clash Magazine | 9/10[10] |
Crack Magazine | 8/10[11] |
Evening Standard | [12] |
The Guardian | [1] |
Financial Times | [13] |
Upon release, Common Sense received critical acclaim from critics. Katy Hutchinson of The Guardian praised Hus' blend of musical genres: "J Hus leads a wave of MCs who blend the genre’s hard-hitting, distinctly UK flow with bashment and Afrobeat. Hus show that mix’s true breadth, from playful braggadocio about partying, chasing girls and being, as one song title has it, the “Bouf Daddy”, to introspective moments such as Spirit, on which loopy synths and polyrhythmic brilliance meet Hus’s weary-sounding motivational speaker. The sound of the summer? You know it makes sense."[1] Will Pritchard of Clash Magazine stated: "This sound now has an album to pin to the mast. It’ll soundtrack this summer, but don’t be fooled into thinking that its time will be up by September. It’s just common sense."[10] Ludovic Hunter-Tilney of Financial Times commented: "The music is a rich blend of styles, in which hip-hop, R&B, dance hall and Afrobeats suggest not only Hus’s versatility but also a world of expanding horizons."[13]
We Plug Good Music heaped further praise on the album: "After listening to Common Sense in its entirety, I believe J Hus has stepped his game up another level, showing that he is more mature with the construction of his messages through his music, and how he has developed his sound even further than before. Furthermore, he showcases that he cannot be put into a box, as his style is extremely diverse [...] this album has displayed J Hus’ distinctive sound exceptionally well."[14]
Track listing
Common Sense | ||||
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No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
1. | "Common Sense" |
| 3:44 | |
2. | "Bouff Daddy" | Jallow | JAE5 | 3:25 |
3. | "Clartin" | Jallow | JAE5 | 3:14 |
4. | "Leave Me" | Jallow |
| 3:23 |
5. | "Closed Doors" | Jallow | JAE5 | 3:49 |
6. | "Did You See" | Jallow | JAE5 | 3:01 |
7. | "Like Your Style" | Jallow | JAE5 | 2:56 |
8. | "Plottin" | Jallow | JAE5 | 2:31 |
9. | "Sweet Cheeks" | Jallow |
| 3:01 |
10. | "Fisherman" (featuring MoStack and MIST) |
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| 2:57 |
11. | "Good Time" (featuring Burna Boy) |
| JAE5 | 3:05 |
12. | "Spirit" | Jallow |
| 3:34 |
13. | "Mash Up" (featuring MoStack) |
| JAE5 | 3:38 |
14. | "Goodies" | Jallow | JAE5 | 2:52 |
15. | "Good Luck Chale" (featuring Tiggs Da Author) |
| JAE5 | 3:12 |
16. | "Who You Are" | Jallow | JAE5 | 3:32 |
17. | "Friendly" | Jallow | JOAT Music Group | 3:55 |
Total length: | 55:49 |
Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)[15] | 64 |
Scottish Albums (OCC)[16] | 52 |
UK Albums (OCC)[17] | 6 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Worldwide | 12 May 2017 |
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References
- 1 2 3 Hutchinson, Katy (11 May 2017). "J Hus: Common Sense review – unashamed grooves from east London rapper". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ↑ "iTunes – Common Sense by J Hus". iTunes. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ↑ "Meet Jae5, The East London Genre Blender Behind J Hus’s Out Of This World Afrobeats Sound". The Fader. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ↑ "J Hus Announced Details Of His Debut Album, Common Sense". The Fader. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ↑ "No One Is Like J Hus". Noisey. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ↑ "J Hus announces debut album Common Sense". FACT Magazine. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ↑ "Hold the Phone! J Hus Just Dropped a Surprise New Track Called "Friendly"". Noisey. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ↑ "Common Sense by J Hus reviews". AnyDecentMusic. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ↑ "Reviews and Tracks for Common Sense by J Hus". Metacritic. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- 1 2 Pritchard, Will (11 May 2017). "J Hus – Common Sense". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ↑ Martin, Felicity (12 May 2017). "J Hus – 'Common Sense' review: A set of soon-to-be classics". Crack Magazine. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ↑ Smyth, David (12 May 2017). "J Hus – Common Sense review: 'Remarkably broadminded debut album'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- 1 2 Hunter-Tilney, Ludovic (12 May 2017). "J Hus: Common Sense — ‘going straight’". Financial Times. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ↑ "WPGM Recommends: J Hus – Common Sense (Album Review) – WE PLUG GOOD MUSIC". WE PLUG GOOD MUSIC. 2017-05-12. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – J Hus – Common Sense" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 May 2017.