Jungle/DnB Legend Ink Joins Cyber Groove’s North American Roster

Some artists need very little introduction and the latest artist to join the CGAgency North American drum and bass roster is one of those people. We are beyond thrilled to announce we are now handling bookings for the jungle drum and bass icon, Ink.

Contact [email protected] or fill out a booking request form on our website to see Ink in your city.

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Bio

Enter the Ink, then The Architex and Architecture Recordings, and journey through the inception of Metalheadz and Renegade Hardware, and at that point, you will find a body of work that has defined an unforgettable sound in DnB. DJ Ink is no stranger to the industry and at every crucial turning point in DnB within the last two decades Ink has been at the cutting edge of production, djing, and administration within the industry. It is safe to say DnB is marked with indelible Ink.

More about Ink…
An architect first visualizes then realizes, making something out of nothing, making sure that not only the object itself shines but also the space around it. The sound is molding, shaping, and morphing at the hands of Dj Ink…

The year is 1990 and a young DJ Ink has solidified his love for the culture known as hip hop- as the years move on so does UK street music, there are new genres forming and Ink begins to hear what is familiar to him, but there is a new twist-It is the UK passing by the USA, with a huge dose of African and Jamaican influence. This is music to a budding DJ Ink’s ears, he naturally becomes involved and it doesn’t take too long before he begins to make his mark.

First begins the Pirate radio circuit. Working hard at his craft and allowing the followers to get familiar with the roll, steadily bookings began to build up, and soon it would be time for Ink to become associated with three names that changed the landscape of British electronic music-Basement Records, and slightly later Metalheadz and Renegade Hardware. Ink would go on form his own imprint- Architecture Recordings, releasing anthems from himself and various crew members, bringing through new talent and the cream of the heavy hitters within drum n bass. If you’re familiar with drum n bass/jungle you’ll know instantly the weight these labels carry, and if you’re not by just scratching the surface you’ll become aware of the impact they have had. Renegade Hardware & Metalheadz are two commitments DJ Ink has upheld to this day, through thick and thin, engraved in the wall of time.

Essential work includes ‘The 50th (Blueprint)’ (1st Drum and Bass/Jungle tune selected live by a DJ (LTJ Bukem) on BBC Radio 1 essential DnB show ever!) and “Altitude” on Basement Records, ‘Feel Da Heat’ taken from the LP ‘Can U Draw Sound?’ on Architecture Recordings, ‘Kaos Theory EP’ on Renegade Hardware, ‘Shine’ on Metalheadz, and the now-infamous posse cut ‘Instinct’ also on Architecture, this is just a small fraction by Ink that has made waves.

The now-famous “Horsemen” project was a concept headed up by Ink, Loxy, Dylan, & Keaton. Originally formed due to the affinities amongst the original four, the crew went onto bringing together producers from all over the globe under the “Horsemen” banner- beatmakers who have been inspired by the foundations laid down by The Four Horsemen went on to receive acclaim from critics and music buyers alike.

Ink has four long-players under his belt, In chronological order, are – Incision and Can You Draw Sound for Architecture Recordings, Hard Soul w/ Perpetuum for Colours Audio, and the most recent: The Last Scroll for Renegade Hardware.

Need to hear more? See what friend to Cyber Groove Dave Columbo Jenkins had to say in this recent interview on UKF!