J Hus released the music video for "Friendly" in 2016, marking a pivotal moment in the rise of the UK Afroswing movement. The track and its visual counterpart effectively bridged the gap between London's gritty underground rap scene and the vibrant, rhythmic sounds of the African diaspora. Cultural Significance and the Afroswing Movement
It moved UK urban music away from the relentlessly dark aesthetics of road rap toward a warmer, more melodic sound.
The track blends traditional UK grime and hip-hop with West African Afrobeats and Jamaican dancehall.
J Hus released the music video for "Friendly" in 2016, marking a pivotal moment in the rise of the UK Afroswing movement. The track and its visual counterpart effectively bridged the gap between London's gritty underground rap scene and the vibrant, rhythmic sounds of the African diaspora. Cultural Significance and the Afroswing Movement
It moved UK urban music away from the relentlessly dark aesthetics of road rap toward a warmer, more melodic sound. J Hus - Friendly (Official Video)
The track blends traditional UK grime and hip-hop with West African Afrobeats and Jamaican dancehall. J Hus released the music video for "Friendly"