About — The HU (2024)

In 2019, an NPR story put a spotlight on “a band from Mongolia that blends the screaming guitars of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian guttural singing,” accurately highlighting the cultural importance and unique musical identity of THE HU. Founded in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, THE HU, Gala, Jaya, Temka, and Enkush, are a modern rock group rooted in the tradition of their homeland. The band’s two most popular videos, “Yuve Yuve” and “Wolf Totem,” were produced by the band’s producer Dashka. The band’s name translates to the Mongolian root word for human being, and their unique approach blends instruments like the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), Tovshuur (Mongolian guitar), Tumur Khuur (jaw harp) and throat singing withcontemporary sounds, creating a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock.”

Their debut album, 2019 ‘s The Gereg, debuted at #1 on the World Album and Top New Artist Charts. With it, the band have accumulated over 250 million combined streams and video views to date and have received critical acclaim from the likes of Billboard, NPR, GQ, The Guardian, The Independent, Revolver, and even Sir Elton John himself.

Proving their global appeal, THE HU have sold out venues across the world in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with scheduled festival appearances at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Download Festival, and more, creating a community of fans from all walks of life. They quickly grabbed the attention of the industry, leading to collaborations with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach and Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. And most recently, the band received praise from fans and critics for their Mongolian rendition of Metallica’s “Sad But True,” which Metallica picked up on
and invited them to record ‘Through The Never’ for their Metallica Blacklist album released in 2021 alongside other high-profile guest artists like Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Phoebe Bridgers, J Balvin, St. Vincent, and so many more. The band has also explored eclectic ways to reach audiences with their sound, most notably writing and recording music for EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

Gala / Lead Throat Singer and MorinKhuur

Enkush / Lead MorinKhuurand Throat Singer

Jaya / Jaw Harp,Tsuur, Flute, and Throat Singer

Temka /Tovshuur

About — The HU (2024)

FAQs

What song made The HU famous? ›

The band's two most popular videos, “Yuve Yuve” and “Wolf Totem,” were produced by the band's producer Dashka.

What kind of band is The HU? ›

The Hu (stylized as The HU; pronounced as "the who") is a Mongolian folk metal band formed in 2016.

What language does The HU speak? ›

Mongolian is our native tongue — we speak it every day and choose to sing in Mongolian because we are so proud of our culture, as anyone should be.

Who is the lead singer for The HU? ›

The band consists of Gala and Jaya (vocals), Temka on the Mongolian guitar and Enkush with the Mongolian horsehead fiddle and undertone vocals. They are also joined by songwriter and producer Dashka, himself a big star in the East Asian music scene.

Do The HU use throat singing? ›

They specialize in combining modern rock and metal with traditional Mongolian music. They heavily feature throat singing and Mongolian instruments like the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), tovshuur (Mongolian guitar), tumur khuur (jaw harp).

What is the origin of Hu song? ›

One of the cornerstones of Eckankar is the HU song: By repeatedly singing the word HU, which they believe to be ancient word for God, Eckists say that they can alter their inner landscape and consciousness, raise energy, and become closer to the divine.

Is the HU a good band? ›

I know I said this on my last review, but The Hu are another band that if you ever get the chance to see, be it at one of their own shows or at a festival, definitely make time to experience it. They truly are one of a kind.

Did the hu do music for Jedi Survivor? ›

The HU is back as The Agasar in the NEW Star Wars Jedi Survivor Sounds from the Galactic Skylanes album!

When did the HU debut? ›

What language is spoken in Hu? ›

The official language of Hungarian is spoken by 98% of the 10.3m population. Minority languages have become more prominent in recent years, and they include German, Croatian, Romani, Slovak, Romanian, Serbian and Slovene.

Do the members of The HU speak English? ›

The smoke rising from the stage seemed to cling to them ethereally as the first guttural notes of their Mongolian tongue rang out. The Hu don't sing in English: every vocal is sung in their native tongue, transcending the barrier of language.

How do you pronounce The HU band? ›

The Hu: We are is traditional meets modern and past meets present. The Hu (pronounced as in The Who) are the most unlikely global success story in modern rock.

What kind of instruments does The HU use? ›

Together they create rock music with traditional Mongolian instrumentation such as the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), Tovshuur (Mongolian guitar), Tumur Khuur (jaw harp), guttural throat singing built around the pillars of heavy rock: distorted guitars, bombastic drums, and aggressive rhythms.

Who sings Wolf Totem with The HU? ›

Wolf Totem (feat. Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach) - song by The HU, Jacoby Shaddix, Papa Roach | Spotify.

Where is Mongolia located? ›

Landlocked Mongolia is located between Russia to the north and China to the south, deep within the interior of eastern Asia far from any ocean. The country has a marked continental climate, with long cold winters and short cool-to-hot summers.

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