JUSSY J
PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK. SAMBISA
REPORTS
JUSSY J
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JUSSY J in 2017
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Background
information
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Birth name
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Japhet Jussy Hassan
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Born
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November 22
Yola, Nigeria
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Genres
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Christian Raggae
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Occupation(s)
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songwriter
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record producer
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music executive
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graphic artiste
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entrepreneur
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Years active
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2003–present
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Labels
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Cloud9 musik, Tok89 ent
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Associated acts
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Enzyme, Ibi Dave, Rotgak Kassem
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Autan Zaki, BOC Madaki
Maupheen, Braveheart, Mr. Trust, T-Klex
Brendan, Bigdelymo, Martino El-Casino
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Japhet
Jussy Hassan, mononymously known as Jussy J,
is a Northern-based Nigerian artist, songwriter, record producer and graphic
artiste. He is the president of the independent record
label Sauteen Arewa ent, and the CEO of DanSarki visuals. To date, he has released five studio albums as a solo artist, and has supervised the release of other
singles as the leader of the group Cloud9 Musik.
Jussy
J received nominations for the best song with a message for his hit 'JEJE' at TopNaija Awards, 2016. His credits as a
graphic artiste includes the post-production for BOC’s ‘Chill Bros’ Music video
(2-17) and Richard Alhassan’s directed gospel drama ‘LOUDEST VOICE (2016).. In
the social sphere, Jussy has demonstrated a commitment to the pursuance of good
governance and had thrown is support to ONE VOICE NIGERIA during it peaceful
protest on March 6th in Nigeria.
He is currently under a management contract with Tok86 Int'l owned by stelwart Mr. Tokkida Semlek
Early life and call
During an exclusive
interview in January 2017 with ArewaJamz,
Jussy said '' Well, it
started at a very tender age. @10 I was a member of Sunday school choir at
COCIN Railway Bauchi. It was an awesome moment then. I give God the glory that
am still holding onto my call''
Professionally, I was there for about three years before I came out
with my first album (which was released way back 2003) It was tough at the
beginning; you hardly get people to support you. I remember it was only my big
sister (MRS ESTHER DIMAS) that was supportive; my first studio bills were paid
by her. My dad was totally against it, we had series of conflicts because I
choose music. But I thank God; today daddy happens to be my supper fan. So it’s
getting better now.
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Kalangu (2015)
During the closing months of the year 2014, Jussy J teamed up with ace
producer Mr. Trust who produced the title track of his 5th studio
album. Unlike his previous projects, Jussy went predominantly pop on this album
and laced most of the tracks with live instruments and amazing vocal rendition.
With some selected features, Kalangu enjoyed massive airplay upon release in the first quarter of 2015 around the
country notably in Kaduna, Abuja, Jos, Yola, Gombe and Bauchi topping charts
including Top10 on 94.6fm in Bauchi for weeks running.
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| KALANGU ALBUM ART |
Dansarki (2017)
Early in January, 2017 Jussy J
announced through social media that his sixth studio album would be titled Dan Sarki (son of the King) bringing an end to a long term
puzzle as to the title of Dan Sarki he took up using at the latter stages of
2016.
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| ALBUM ART FOR UPCOMING ALBUM 'DanSarki' |
DanSarki Visuals
Under the visual label, Jussy has produced album arts for nearly all the major artistes from the North and has also made movie premier banners for several productions aside from logos designed for corporate bodies.
His other credits include the post production for BOC's Chill Bros (official video) as well as the christian short film Loudest Voice Directed Northern sensation Richard Al-hassan.
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| OFFICIAL LOGO OF DANSARKI VISUALS |
Style of Music
Singing in both English language and Hausa, Jussy J described his kind of music as a fusion of traditional Hausa style of using the talking drum popularly known as Kalangu with modern instruments producing a unique melody. Hence he came to be known as the KALANGU MASTER due to his prowess on the traditional instrument of sound.
A number of his studio records have been live-recorded as evident in his Kalangu album.
Kalangu
was noted for its stylistic diversity
were he combined rock, pop and a rare fusion of hip-hop particularly on his
love song featuring Rap king BOC Madaki ‘Ke kadai’, a song he has had to defend in several interviews after he came under criticism for singing with a secular artiste.
He once remarked '' Well I love Reggae not for anything but because Reggae has been my first love. It Reggae music that got me inspired to write song. Talking about the pattern of music am into, I think I do virtually all patterns. Just as the Holy spirit leads.
He once remarked '' Well I love Reggae not for anything but because Reggae has been my first love. It Reggae music that got me inspired to write song. Talking about the pattern of music am into, I think I do virtually all patterns. Just as the Holy spirit leads.
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| JUSSY WITH HIS TRADEMARK LOCAL DRUM 'KALANGU' |
Kloud 9 Musique- Dan Sarki Empire (2013-present)
In 2013, Jussy J brought together Daniel
Abbo (The Enzyme), Brenda Ayuba (Brenda), and Tino Timna (LadieKatino) forming Kloud 9 Musique. Working with other producers,
he supervised the talents and offered them a platform to showcase their gifts.
In 2016, Jussy J announced that
henceforth Kloud 9 will be incorporated into his newly enlarged Sauteen Arewa
Ent (Dan Sarki Empire) where more artistes will be sign.
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| Dan Sarki Empire MUSIK FAMILY |
Jussy J declared'' The impact gospel music is making now can be likened
to a scenario where God is pulling man to himself. There is something in every
man that desires God though unbelievers are rebelling against their maker.
However, gospel music is gaining grounds because much more people are accepting
the importance of God in their daily lives. So the gospel industry has gone
higher. So it’s all about God increasing our chances and circle of influence
too, and people are being drawn to him and accepting him like never before, we
are winning!
We need more
hands to lift the banner of Christ! Let me make clarion call to the most
influential personnel in the Christian vault, come and invest in the young
talents, let’s take the gospel to the level. Many of us have countless ideas
but the fund is not there. Make use of your wealth for the kingdom business.
There’s no lost at all.
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| WORKING IN A STUDIO |
Influences
Regarding
which musical artists have influenced him, Jussy J, has repeatedly mentioned in
interviews the likes of Jeremiah Gyang, Earnest Dades, Tuface Idibia and has
also been heavily influenced by international acts like Mali Music and Lacrae.
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| JUSSY J ON SET OF A TV INTERVIEW IN YOLA |
Social activism
Jussy J supported
Nigeria’s pop star Tuface Idibia when he proposed to lead the ONE VOICE NIGERIA
protest against the Nigerian government’s handling of the economy on febuary 6th
2017.
He aslo acively
participated in the social media campaign for the release of Chocolate music
CEO Audu Maikori when the Msi executive was controversially detained over
comments made on facebook by nigeria’s security agents.
Above all, Jussy J
has constantly advocated for an end to the crisis in southern kaduna that has destroyed
a lot of lives and properties
‘there is no
alternative to peace’ he constantly says
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Personal life
With an ever smiling and cheerful countenance, Jussy J currently resides in his north-east Nigeria hometown of Yola from where he frequently travels all over the country wherever ministry calls.
During his leisure periods, Jussy spends time interacting with his fans over his social media handles of facebook and instagram.
He is in a relationship with Jennifer John whom he has many times professed love for on his facebook page.
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| JUSSY J |
Discography
(albums)
Makiyayi na (My shepherd)- 2003
Wazobia (2006)
Hakin Zunubi (wages of sin)- 2009
Water to wine- 2013
Kallangu- 2015
Dan Sarki -(unreleased) 2017
Recent Collabos
Awards and nominations
Ke kadai ft Boc Madaki
Mean to be ft Mista Darsh
Godiya ft Johny T
Emmanul ft Sems
Dogara ft Enzymes
Heaven ft Bigdelymo
Kaine Jehovah ft Ladiekatino
Na kwapsa ft Hezaco
I am sorry ft Martino El-Casino
Bend down low ft Bigdelymo
Jussy
J has won many music awards over the space of his career, including
TopNaija Awards 2016- Jeje Best Song
with a message
MEGA AWARDS 2015 Lagos- Kalangu as Best indigenous Song of the Year
MEGA AWARDS 2015 Molo da Garaya as Best Hip-Hop Song
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