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We're back for our annual Halloween session and the last party of our 20th year! For the cherry on top, we've got one of our all time favourites back to rinse The Crescent's upgraded sound system! These guys have been on top of the game since they exploded on the scene in 2005, and they've been a major influence on drum&bass and jungle ever since. In the last few years, they've gotten even bigger and we can't wait to see what they have in store for us!Serial Killaz have spent the past two decades earning a reputation for their distinctive fusion of jungle and drum&bass. Drawing deeply from sound system culture, their music seamlessly blends reggae and dancehall influences with hard basslines. Tracks such as Good Enough, Walk and Skank, and their remixes for Chase & Status and General Levy have become staples in clubs and festivals worldwide.
Collaborations with iconic vocalists also include Top Cat and The Ragga Twins and have further showcased Serial Killaz's ability to create tracks that resonate across generations. Their music stands out for its authenticity, combining old-school jungle vibes with forward-thinking production techniques; with releases on heavyweight labels like Congo Natty, Playaz and Philly Blunt.
Established as tastemakers within the genre, the duo launched Serial Killaz Recordings, a label that champions both established artists and emerging talent. Through this platform, they have nurtured a vibrant community while curating a catalogue that reflects their dedication to the roots and future of jungle and drum and bass.
Renowned for their high-energy live sets, Serial Killaz have headlined major festivals and events wordlwide including Let It Roll, Outlook and Boomtown. Their electrifying performances and unwavering commitment to the scene have earned them a reputation as true pioneers, solidifying their influence on the evolution of jungle and drum and bass.
NICKY BLACKMARKET
Our resident superstar DJ making his customary journey up north to celebrate our 20th year with us. Even though he has been performing constantly, all around the world, for decades; the godfather of drum&bass and jungle has always got time for his York fam! He never fails to impress every time he gets on the decks; we never tell him what we want him to play - we just let him loose to send the heaviest vibes combined with the latest dubs which makes for an explosive set every time!
YESED
Deep, dark and dirty are the trademarks of our resident underground bass music specialist. Catch him warming up the main room with heavy rollers and neuro-funky vibes impeccably mixed for your aural pleasure.
YORKSHIRE TEA PARTY
Irie Vibes Sound System resident junglists YTP and Irie Vibes OGs always come armed with dubplates for days. It's been a while since we've seen this duo so prepare for a proper skank out!
Room 2 hosted by M*A*S*H*E*D. Powered by Herbal Mafia Hifi.
Featuring Tinkermuffin, Yenz and Zenith Soul playing all your favourite tunes but not as you know them!
The Crescent, York YO24 1AW
9pm-3am. Last entry at 1:30am. Strictly 18+
Super Early Birds: £5
Early Birds: £7
Standard Advance: £9
On the door before 10pm: £10
On the door after 10pm: £12
More info on Serial Killaz
Serial Killaz first caught the attention of the Drum & Bass and Jungle world when they remixed Tribe Of Issachar's Junglist back in 2005 for Rebel MC's Congo Natty label, not long after they began to establish themselves as one of the most sought after production duos in the industry.
Serial Killaz have spent the next 10 years earning the reputation as the genre's remix producers of choice reworking some of the most beloved tracks and giving them that signature Serial Killaz sound which has seen tracks released on heavyweight labels such as Congo Natty, Playaz, Philly Blunt and Urban Takeover.
Forever championing a strong Reggae influence in their music, they began to carve out an increasingly unique take on the Jungle sound, the results of which have led to remix work for some of the music scene's biggest names.
IN 2010 a series of remixes for long time friend Rebel MC's Congo Natty label led them to co-producing Top Cat's Champion Deejay album alongside artists such as Chase & Status, Benny Page and Serum. They currently continue to work closely with Rebel MC producing and remixing tracks for his Congo Natty imprint.
In 2011 the duo remixed tracks from artists as diverse as Damien Marley and Nas, who asked them to rework their hit Promised Land for the powerful Sony Records label , to award winning Hardcore band Enter Shikari who's Sssnakepit single was given a tough Drum & Bass reworking from the duo.
Later that year they remixed Toddla T and Skream's Streets So Warm for the eclectic Ninja Tune label which resulted in Serial Killaz working on music for Toddla T's live show and nationwide tour with Major Lazer.
In 2014 they produced tracks for legendary Jungle MC, Stevie Hyper D's, Generation Hyper album for the Dance Concept imprint, while later that year they produced a series of tracks for Generral Levy's 'Forward' album, as well as working on a single with Levy for their own Serial Killaz Recordings.
In the first half of their career the pair have worked with vocalists such as Top Cat, Tenor Fly, Rebel MC, Ms Dynamite, General Levy, Ragga Twins, Turbulence, Cornell Campbell, Wayne Marshall, Capleton, Prince Zimboo, YT, Lady Chann, Nancy & Phoebe, Daddy Freddy, David Boomah, Rodney P, Blak Twang, YT, Demolition Man, Peter Bouncer, Jamie Irie, Darrison, Dee Bo General, Andrew Paul and 2Nice.
And In that same time period they have remixed tracks for artists such as Krome & Time, Micky Finn & Aphrodite, Toddla T, Skream, Freestylers, EZ Rollers, Benny Page, Deekline & Ed Solo, Toddla T, Skream, Enter Shikari, Leviticus, Stevie Hyper D, Marvellous Cain, Tom & Jerry and many more.
The duo have also featured heavily on the worldwide festival circuit headlinging stages at Glade Festival, Outlook Festival, Boomtown Fair, Bristfest, One Love Festival and have taken their own brand of Jungle to countries as far and wide as Canada, Croatia, France, Greece, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Spain and the U.S.A. to name but a few.
Currently they manage their own Serial Killaz and Streetlife Recordings labels and have signed a plethora of talent, such as Leaf, DJ Hybrid, T>I, FLeCK, General Levy, Voltage, Jam Thieves, Upgrade, Turno, Liondub, Kitcha, Marcus Visionary, DJ Maddness, War Machine, Cain 1, Deep Crisis and 5 Guns.
With an unprecedented level of talent and skill when they hit the studio, the Serial Killaz have been riding high in the charts for over 20 years earning the respect and support from Drum & Bass and Jungle's biggest artists. Keep your eyes and ears opens for Serial Killaz releases, coming to the airwaves near you!
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