1 2 Watch: JusHarry

In just a remarkably short time, JusHarry has burst onto the music scene, capturing the attention of prominent platforms and leaving a lasting impact. Since making his debut in 2020, JusHarry's journey as an artist has been a whirlwind of growth, exploration, and artistic evolution. With a unique style and introspective lyrics, he has managed to carve out a niche for himself, captivating listeners with his deep, raspy vocals and intelligent wordplay. From his breakout track 'Way Out' to his recent releases like 'Mick Foley' and 'One Track,' JusHarry continues to showcase his versatility and connect with his audience on a profound level.

You burst onto the music scene in 2020 and have since gained recognition from various prominent platforms. Can you tell us about your journey as an artist and how you've managed to make such an impact in a relatively short time?

My journey as an artist has had its ups and downs, I wrote my first song at the end of lockdown in 2020, and have just been learning how music works from the ground up, from working on my vocals to song writing and structure. I’ve been fortunate to work with some amazing people in Scotland that have helped me hone my craft and they have had a massive impact on my trajectory. In terms of the impact I’ve made, I feel I have only scratched the surface and have still yet to be noticed on a wider scale but I’m confident that day is not too far away.

Your track 'Way Out' garnered attention for its intelligent wordplay and storytelling, delivered through a deeper, raspier vocal and cadence. How did you develop your unique style, and how do you infuse your personal experiences into your music?

Way Out was the first song I created with 644 studios down here in Glasgow, it was produced by Lude my sound engineer. Both Lude and K4CIE at 644 have helped me so much with my vocal ability and confidence, I feel like way out was definitely the first turning point in my career in regards to sounding more professional. When it comes to writing my experiences, I normally let my mind guide me, it’s a natural process, I tend to follow how I’m feeling at a particular time, and decide which stories from my past I want to reference in relation to the feeling of the track.

Your recent releases, 'Mick Foley' and 'One Track,' showcase a more vulnerable and mature side of your artistry. Can you talk about the inspiration behind these songs and how they demonstrate your growth as an artist?

When I first started rapping, I was just learning the ropes and didn’t really have an aim when it came to what I was really saying. As I’ve grown into the art more, I’ve found it’s time to really tell people my stories more in depth and open up to the listener on a more personal level. Mick Foley was written after a 6 month hiatus from music, when I thought I was packing it in through and lost a lot of belief, it was the first thing I wrote coming back to the craft and described my growth and feelings at the time. One Track is somewhat a sequel to Way Out, a more matured version of myself and acts as a time stamp to how I feel going back into music seriously.

'UPNDOWN,' your latest release, highlights your versatility with its old-school hip-hop beat and contrasting lyrics. Could you delve into the creative process behind this track and the meaning behind its introspective message?

UpnDown was really fun to make, I feel a lot of my releases down the line will have a more versatile feel to them, I heard the beat and most of the lyrics just came to me, it shows my frustrations financially since moving to Glasgow and trying to pursue music, as well as brushing the surface into some mad stories I’ve had in my life.

You've had notable performances at events such as the Crepe City Sneaker Festival in Glasgow and New Skool Rules in Rotterdam. How have these experiences shaped your artistic journey, and what impact do live performances have on your connection with your audience?

It’s mad to see my name in articles, I struggle to take compliments on my music still, but regardless it makes me hungry to get more recognition and publicity.

Can you provide any insights into your upcoming projects or collaborations that your fans can look forward to? Is there anything exciting in the works that you'd like to share?

I plan to just keep consistent with releases for the time being, as a small artist it can be easy to fall into irrelevance if you start slacking. I have some big plans for the future, but nothing I’m willing to share just yet. Lets just say I have a lot in the works, I’ve been recording loads and working on new visual projects. Everything is planned.

How do you engage with your audience and connect with your fans? Is there a particular message or feeling that you aim to convey through your music, and how do you ensure that your listeners can relate to your art?

My aim when making a song is always how the listener will feel when they first hear it, my career has only just started, so I still have a lot to share and to give to my audience. I am always trying to give the listener something new about myself with each release, but I like to keep people on their toes.

Looking ahead, what are your aspirations and goals for the future? How do you envision your artistic journey progressing, and what impact do you hope to leave on the music industry?

There’s no limit, I do this to take it as far as I can with the people around me that have helped craft my sound. I have a lot of stories to tell, diving into my past will hopefully resonate and connect with a wider audience. I’ll take off each layer piece by piece, telling everyone about my own journey and hopefully they can connect to it. I feel with every release my identity and sound shifts slightly, I’m still yet to hit my peak and I’m excited for that day to come.