William G. Shields, better known as Jehst or a slew of aliases including The High Plains Drifter and Jay Star, is an English rapper and co-founder of hip hop label YNR.
Described by many as “the best British rapper of all time“, Kent-born, London-via-Huddersfield MC/producer/label boss Jehst is certainly among the most respected and influential individuals in the history of UK hip hop. A leading figure in the British scene since the early 2000’s with critically acclaimed alb
The inflated line-up, unabashed professionalism and sharp tailoring all hark back to a time when R'n'B was still a raw, sweat-soaked business best experienced close-up in smoke-filled clubs with tiny stages.
