Alharith “Harris” Jung (born 1997), known professionally as Harris J, is a British singer-songwriter and author. After winning a talent contest in 2013, he signed with Awakening Music and released his debut album Salam in 2015. The album's lead single, "Salam Alaikum", became a viral hit (with over 140 million views on YouTube as of 2026), establishing him as a prominent figure in the modern Islamic music scene.
In 2025, Harris J released his comeback EP, Revival. In that same year, he released a single “Qalbi Fil Madinah” along with Maher Zain, which now has 107 million views on YouTube as of March 2026. He is also known for his philanthropic work and advocacy.
Early life and education Harris J was born in Chelsea, London. He is of diverse heritage, including Indian, Irish, Jamaican, and Polish ancestry, and identifies as a "proud Muslim and a true Brit". He graduated from the BRIT School of Performing Arts and Technology in London.
Career In 2013, at the age of 16, Harris J won a social media-driven competition organized by the faith-inspired record label Awakening Music, which led to a recording contract. In September 2015, he released his debut album Salam. The lead single, "Salam Alaikum", became an international success, reaching three million views on YouTube within its first month.
Following the success of his debut, Harris J performed in concerts worldwide supporting humanitarian causes. During this period, he released standalone singles under Virgin EMI, such as "Save Me From Myself" and "Kick Down the Door". He also recorded the song "24/7", a collaboration with singer Celina Sharma.
After a hiatus, Harris J released the six-track EP Revival in 2025, produced by Awakening Music. Revival includes his collaboration with Maher Zain, "Qalbi Fil Madinah", which they first performed together live on tour in Indonesia and has become a global hit. Other songs include "O Allah", an emotional song conveying a deeper message about his faith, as well as "I Promise".
Book In 2017, Harris J authored a children's picture book, Salam Alaikum: A Message of Peace, published by Simon & Schuster. The book uses the lyrics of his hit song of the same name, with illustrations showing strangers performing random acts of kindness.
Discography
Studio albums + Title Album details Salam Released: 18 September 2015 Label: Awakening Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Extended plays + Title EP details Phases Released: 2023 Label: Harris J Formats: Digital download, streaming Revival Released: 1 August 2025 Label: Awakening Music Formats: Digital download, streaming
Singles + List of singles, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Salam Alaikum" 2015 Salam "Good Life" "Save Me from Myself" 2017 Non-album singles "Human" 2019 "Kick Down The Door" 2020 "24/7" (with Celina Sharma) 2021 "O Allah" "Hourriya (Freedom)" (featuring Lowkey) 2024 Revival "Qalbi Fil Madinah" (with Maher Zain) 2025
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