Herbal Mafia presents: This is Inja

After an awesome 19th birthday sesh we head straight into our next rave of the year - introducing for the first time in York, the incomparable: INJA!

Artist, MC, Poet, Father, Chef, Producer, DJ.

An incredibly versatile artist spanning genres and pushing art in all its forms wherever possible; Inja is a true talisman of the underground UK music scene. Reppin' for the last 2 decades, he's known for hyping crowds across any and every style of music from jazz to drum&bass and everything in between.

Signed to seminal d&b labels: Hospital Records, Goldie's Metalheadz, Serum's Souped Up Records and Elevate Audio among many more. He also finds time to produce on his own imprint: Inja Music!Lately he's been blurring the boundaries between DJ and MC - able to seamlessly and energetically mix heavy bangers on 3 decks, while spittin' hard bars and deep lyrics, without missing a beat or losing his breath! There are few in the world who can do this so well, and none who can do it like Inja. Prepare to be blown away! More info on him below....

Support from special guests: MORGUE with a rare drum&bass set! Plus the Herbal Mafia crew warming up:
Brownsoundz (Tinnitus)
Yesed (Project All Out)
Yorkshire Tea Party (Irie Vibes Sound System)

ROOM 2: powered by a fraction of The Herbal Mafia Sound System for a proper bass experience!

BREAKFAKE returns to smash the second room! Signed to N-Types's label: Wheel & Deal Records. He takes his signature style all over the world, rinsing the heaviest dubplates and destroying every dancefloor! He will be preparing for his Fabric set alongside Rusko & Caspa the following week so watch out for some bangers!

Support from residents Haze-ee b2b Yenz spinning the deepest, darkest dubstep; and DJ Tomm with his unique blend of hiphop, funk and soul grooves.

Super Early Birds - £5 / Early Birds - £7 / Standard Advance - £9

Before 10pm - £10 / After 10pm - £12
18+ ID may be required

Inja Biography:

Having cut his teeth from an early age upon hearing GQ, Stevie Hyper D and Bassman on a cassette tape, like so many before him, he was immediately drawn in by the lyrical craft. From rolling with Delegates of Culture, UK hip-hop demigods Task Force, and Cambridge wordsmith Skuff; he honed his craft with poignant lyrics, positive vibes and a unique showmanship that few can rival.

His message has always been an integral feature of Inja’s work, and nothing captures this more so than his spoken word features on The Huffington Post and The Guardian, tackling issues from Immigration to Women’s Rights, Inja speaks out wherever he sees fit.

Perfecting his flow with powerful lyricism at Warning and Hospitality shows, he began working with brothers Nu:Tone and Logistics and was first introduced to the Hospital crew. MC of choice for Kings Of The Rollers (Serum, Bladerunner & Voltage) DJ Die, Randall, Serum and S.P.Y his stratospheric rise to the pinnacle of the drum&bass scene is one that has caught the attention of many.

Within drum&bass he’s featured on countless tracks such as Serum’s ‘Blow Them Away’ and Whiney’s ‘Flashlight’. All leading to his first solo single ‘No Regrets’ produced by hip hop legend Pete Cannon and signing with Hospital Records. He is signed to a wealth of record labels displaying all his various styles.

While writing poetry and rhymes, he also running creative writing workshops; as well as hosting for the DMC World Championships; and for the legendary DJ Die and his two time Red Bull Culture Clash winning Gutterfunk label; and he regularly features alongside the acclaimed hip hop-reggae inspired producer: DJ Vadim.