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Review: British rapper J Hus has had a wild few years that have seen him break through onto the world stage with his unique brand of hip hop and Afroswing, while also falling on the wrong side of the law for possession of a knife in public. Beautiful and Brutal Yard is his third album and it has collaborations with Drake, Naira Marley, Jorja Smith, Burna Boy, Popcaan, CB, Villz and Boss Belly. Once again it shows off J Hus's ability to ride any type of beat with equal style as he muses on both the beauty and the brutality of the world around him. It's a thrilling listen with plenty of hip-swinging moments.

Review: .Three years on from the release of his hugely successful third album, Big Conspiracy, J Hus continues to make all the right moves. Now a genuine superstar of British music, the London MC has aimed even higher on Beautiful & Brutal Yard, enlisting the vocal talents of none other than Drake on 'Who Told You' (a Latin-tinged chunk of r&b slinkiness), as well as an impressive array of fellow MCs and beat-makers across an album that consciously pulls grime in a variety of accessible, radio-friendly directions. Lyrically, there are naturally some hard-hitting moments, but for every reflection on inner-city life and wider social issues there's a dose of loved-up sweetness and weary reflections on relationships. As a result, it's an impressively balanced and impeccably produced collection.