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As Rappers/ MC’s go Inja is part of a small number (along with the likes of Dabbla, Fallacy, Foreign Beggars, Sway and Skinnyman) who are happy spitting on almost any genre of music. Be it late 90’s Boom Bap with The Delegates OF Culture (The crew that Inja, along with Skuff and Stakka Lyrics, among others, came up in), Dubstep influenced Bioviolence banger’s (The duo’s remix of Adele’s ‘Someone Like You’ even got airplay on the BBC) or holding down hosting duties at Warning, the UK’s longest running Drum and Bass night, the man is comfortable with all!.

Therefore one never knows what to expect from an Inja release, which is no bad thing!

‘First World Living’ is Inja’s latest release, and sees him return after a couple of years off, as he has recently become a dad. Fans of Inja’s melting pot of sounds and influences will not be dissapointed, as the EP packs in Trap influenced bangers such as ‘Nothings Changed’ (a personal favourite) , which sees Inja smashing the Bioviolence beat with some sick double time flows and expert delivery, alongside reflective and thought provoking selections such as ‘Camb Shores’ and ‘The Greatest’.

Another highlight is the title track, which sees Inja comparing the trials and tribulations of living in a developed country to the plight of those less fortunate, and gives a clear message that we are relatively lucky, and to shut up moaning, because it could be worse! What really makes this track stand out however is the hook, beautifully combining the soulful vocals of the very talented Kimberley Newell with Inja’s sing- song voice to make one of my favourite hooks this year.

And if you’re stuck for what to make for dinner, let Inja help you out with a cheeky fish recipe on the clever ‘Cooking Song’!

I think this EP could well be up there in my top 5 UK releases of the year, such is its refreshing sound, solid content and re-play value! Great work from the Cambridge resident and the producers, Sumgii, 184, Pierre Green, Dan Gresham and Bioviolence who provide the backdrop for this well rounded and entertaining release.

Words; Chris

Inja’s ‘First World Living’ EP is out on Monday 17th November released on Audio Danger Records and is available to Pre-Order on Bandcamp

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