Bio
Hailing from the infamous Raglan, NZ surftown music and party scene, CAT & KING is a collaborative DJ + MC live show act by lyricist/vocalist Jinja Cat and beat mixologist King Macka.
Drawing selections and influences from UK breakbeat & basswise genres, aswell as Caribbean reggae and carnival soundsystem cultures, CAT & KING bring exciting, energetic rhythms, heavyweight basslines and dynamic lyricism to the stage.
From run-on-the-spot jungle nutter to grimey-get low-grind energy. Funked up percussive to moodily dramatical. CAT & KING serve up lively sets showcasing hot n spicy mixes and crafted refixes, dripping with emcee host finesse and voicing switch ups from spitfire bars to melodic and poetic dubby dimensions, rubadub to jazzmatical.
With their inimitable blend of yin-yang synergy, fun presence, and attention to detail in their collaboration, they have well-earned a reputation as being uniquely entertaining and a commanding force at the controls.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Festivals: Cuba Dupa 2022, Soundsplash 2022-2004, Ruapuke Roots, Splore – Lucky Star Stage, Australian World Music Expo (AUS), Sydney International Arts (AUS), Prana, Boardies & Bikinis, Cuba St Carnival, NZ Punk fest, The Gathering
International touring artist supports: RSD, Mad Professor, Johnny Osbourne, Mungo's Hi Fi & Eva Lazarus, Charlie P, J-Star and Soom T, Ragga Twins, DJ Vadim, Radikal Guru, Gardna & Chris Munky, Earl Gateshead, Tom Spirals, Samson Sounds, YT, Deadly Hunta, Spikey Tee, Gray & DJ Kara, Blue King Brown, Dj Poirier & Mc Zulu, The Madtones, Die Rude, Combat Wombat
NZ Act supports: The Offbeats, Ladi6, Pdiggs, Trinity Roots, Kora, Cornertone Roots
Club nights / Soundsystem sessions: Walk n Skank (Scotland-NZ edition), Raglan Sunday Sessions 2022-2010 (Rag,NZ), Jafa Mafia presents, Hard Time Pressure w/ System Unknown Sound (Melb, AUS), I Love Dancehall (Melb, AUS), The 4'20 Sound Reggae Monday (Byron Bay, AUS), Ladies in the Dance (Wlg, NZ), Jungle Fever (Akl, NZ), Pressure Drop (Melb, AUS)
