DJ: Hussla D has been a pivotal force behind the Jah Troopers movement, starting as the main DJ/Selector and evolving into an executive producer for all productions. Besides his contributions to Jah Troopers, Hussla D also performs as a solo DJ. In 2006, he was discovered by BBC 1Xtra, where he delivered five series of the Xtra Talent show, leading to features on other BBC stations, including the Asian Network.

Throughout his career, Hussla D has hosted club nights, concerts, festivals, and corporate events, sharing stages with top names in Reggae, Hip Hop, RnB, UKG, and Grime. He has supported many artists as a tour DJ, notably DJing for the King Stur Gav Sound System alongside legends like Daddy U Roy, Brigadier Jerry, Josey Wales and others.

Producer/Artist:
Hussla’s journey into production began with recording dubplates for the sound. In his early teens, financial constraints preventing him from being able to afford big name artists taught him to be creative. As an alternative he would record local up coming artists and write special versions of songs for them to record. This initiative built a roster of artists ready to perform at Jah Troopers events, earning him an artist development role, coaching and mentoring young talent.

As he honed his production skills, Hussla started producing these artists and creating collaborative projects. His first project, ‘The A-Block Mixtape,’ featured various local artists from his local area known as the A-Block. This was followed by the Troopers Track Sampler, released with the UK rave brand Sidewinder Raw.

In 2011, he released his own mixtape, ‘Fistful of Dandymite,’ showcasing his vocals and guest artists. Although he started in Reggae, by this time, he had explored other genres like Hip Hop, RnB, Garage, Grime, and EDM. This was followed by his first official release, ‘For My Brother,’ was a tribute to his brother DJ Spess, who passed away and was also a founding member of Jah Troopers.

Hussla’s next major project was the 2015 EP ‘Ignite,’ a return to conscious Reggae. He formed the Ignite Band to tour the EP across the UK, headlining shows at popular live music venues like Brixton Hootananny.

As a vocalist, Hussla D collaborates with various artists and producers, featuring on tracks with producers such as King Jammy (Jamaica), Mark Top Secret (Jamaica), Zebbylion (UK), Mr Patez (Netherlands), DJ Jeren (Costa Rica), and RD Musiq (Netherlands). He has also worked with artists like JR Kenna and Maikal X.

Currently, Hussla focuses on his DJ/producer outfit, releasing singles with guest artists. His most notable project is the single ‘Skanking In The Dancehall‘ with King Jammy, part of a larger project connecting older and younger generations. He is also working on a series of EPs with new artists.