Editing Ninja Tune (section)

===2010–present===
A book entitled Ninja Tune: ''20 Years of Beats and Pieces'' was released on 12 August 2010, and an exhibition was held at [[Black Dog Publishing]]'s Black Dog Space in London showcasing artwork, design, and photography from the label's 20-year history. A "stunning futurespective"<ref>{{cite book|title=Independent on Sunday|date=19 September 2010}}</ref> compilation album was released on 20 September in two formats – a regular version consisting of two 2-disc volumes, and a limited edition (of 3,500 copies), containing six CDs, six 7" vinyl singles, a hardback copy of the book, a poster, and additional items.<ref>{{cite book|title=Beatport|date=19 August 2010}}</ref> It featured new music from [[Amon Tobin]] (also as [[Two Fingers]]), Roots Manuva, [[The Cinematic Orchestra]], [[Kid Koala]], [[Mr. Scruff]], [[The Bug (musician)|The Bug]], [[King Geedorah]], [[Zomby]], [[Bonobo (musician)|Bonobo]], [[Toddla T]], [[Daedelus (musician)|Daedelus]], [[Dorian Concept]], Floating Points, [[Wagon Christ]], [[cLOUDDEAD]] and many others. It also included new remixes from Switch, [[Autechre]], [[Benga (musician)|Benga]], [[Cut Chemist]], [[Modeselektor]], Roots Manuva, [[Diplo]], [[Gold Panda]], [[Mark Pritchard (music producer)|Mark Pritchard]], [[Rustie]], [[Prefuse 73]], [[808 State]], Joe Goddard, [[King Jammy]], [[The Orb]], [[Micachu]], [[Gaslamp Killer]], [[Kronos Quartet]], [[Digital Mystikz|Mala]], [[El-P]] (and [[El-B]]) and many more. In [[The Independent]]'s "Album of the Week" review, the compilation was deemed "a glorious celebration of Ninja Tune's audio splendor."<ref>{{cite book|title=The Independent|date=18 September 2010}}</ref>

As part of the 20th anniversary, Ninja Tune produced 20 different events around the world. Ninja Tune sold out [[Royal Albert Hall]] in London, with The Cinematic Orchestra, Amon Tobin, and Dorian Concept all presenting a one-off orchestral performance with the [[London Metropolitan Orchestra]] arranged by composer [[Ilan Eshkeri]]. For a separate London event, Ninja also placed a legendary rave in 3 rooms in a car park behind the [[Tate Modern]] with all of their artists in one place for the first time (artists included Coldcut, Mr. Scruff, Roots Manuva, Toddla T, The Bug, Daedelus, Kid Koala, Bonobo, Dj Food + DK, Mark Pritchard, DJ Kentaro, Dorian Concept, XXXchange (Spank Rock), DELS, Floating Points, Jammer, Dark Sky, and Offshore). For the Ninja XX gig in New York, the label's venue (Santos Party House) was shut down unexpectedly, moving the event at the last minute to the Bowery.<ref name="santosparty">{{cite web |author1=BrooklynVegan Staff |title=Santos Party House shut down, Ninja Tune party moving |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/santos-party-ho-1/ |website=BrooklynVegan |date=29 October 2010 |access-date=5 February 2024}}</ref>

In October 2011, Ninja Tune's massive "Ninja Tune XX" campaign won "Innovative Marketing Campaign of the Year" at the 2011 AIM Awards.<ref>{{cite book|title=Virtual Festivals|date=10 November 2011}}</ref>

It was around this time that Ninja Tune began expanding its roster in an interesting new direction, co-signing underground labels with whom they felt artistically aligned. In February 2010, LA-based producer [[Flying Lotus]], a.k.a. Steven Ellison, announced his Brainfeeder imprint had partnered with Ninja Tune to handle manufacturing, marketing, and distribution for Brainfeeder everywhere outside the US.<ref>{{cite book|title=CMU|date=10 February 2010}}</ref> In April 2010, [[Sheffield]]-born producer and DJ [[Toddla T]] (who had originally arrived at Ninja having produced parts of Roots Manuva's 2008 album, ''[[Slime & Reason]]'', which reached number 22 in the UK Charts<ref>{{cite web|title=Roots Manuva – Slime & Reason|url=http://acharts.us/album/37544|publisher=Acharts.us|access-date=27 May 2014}}</ref>) also signed his Girls Music record label to Ninja Tune for distribution, manufacturing, and marketing,<ref>{{cite book|title=CMU|date=20 April 2010}}</ref> in addition to signing a three-album deal. In June 2012, Ninja announced a partnership with underground artist [[Actress (band)|Actress]] and his [[Werkdiscs|Werkdisc]]s imprint, home to [[Zomby]]'s ''Where Were U in 92?'', Actress's ''Hazyville'', and various records by Lukid and Lone.<ref>{{cite book|title=Fact Magazine|date=26 June 2012}}</ref>

Also in 2010, [[Bonobo (musician)|Bonobo's]] own ''Black Sands'' album marked his fourth full-length. It pushed Bonobo's sound "much more steeped in beat-making, creating deluxe, post-dance soundscapes",<ref>{{cite book|title=Mojo|date=May 2010}}</ref> and achieved worldwide commercial success. In February 2012, Ninja followed up with a remix album, ''Black Sands Remixed'', which featured re-imaginings from producers such as Lapalux, [[Mark Pritchard (music producer)|Mark Pritchard]], [[Machinedrum]] and [[FaltyDL]].

A couple of months before, in November 2011, New York producer [[FaltyDL]] had made his debut on the Ninja roster with his ''Atlantis'' EP, a "smoother and shuffler"<ref>{{cite book|title=Resident Advisor|date=11 November 2011}}</ref> ride than most of his earlier work. His work for Ninja was deemed "calm and focused, a trend that continued on his third album",<ref>{{cite book|title=Resident Advisor|date=22 January 2012}}</ref> ''Hardcourage'', released in January 2012. Ruth Saxelby with Pitchfork said the album was "sure-footed and big-hearted, accessible and yet cerebral."<ref name="Saxelby">{{cite web |last1=Saxelby |first1=Ruth |title=FaltyDL: Hardcourage |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/17556-hardcourage/ |website=Pitchfork |access-date=22 January 2024}}</ref>

[[Jaga Jazzist]] returned in 2010 with their strongest release to date, ''One-Armed Bandit'', which featured new members within Jaga Jazzist's ranks and included "tropical polyrhythms, modernist patterns, and even techno-inspired synth sequences."<ref name="Howe"/>

Another release that pushed Ninja to new sonic territories came from London-based artist Floating Points at the end of 2010 with 'Post Suite / Almost in Profile'. The Floating Points Ensemble is an instrumental ensemble headed by himself on Fender [[Rhodes]] and Sequential Circuits Pro One and Prophet keyboards.<ref>{{cite book|title=Resident Advisor|date=16 February 2011}}</ref> The double A-side 10" vinyl single featured two tracks by the full Ensemble, recorded and mixed at [[Abbey Road Studios]] for the Ninja Tune XX twentieth anniversary celebration.

In 2010, a sound designer<ref name="Resident Advisor">{{cite book|title=Resident Advisor|date=10 June 2013}}</ref> from Berlin (by way of Bristol), [[Emika]], brought a new sound to the label, with her melodic, R&B tinged bass-heavy 'Double Edge.' Her self-titled debut was later released in 2011, Billboard said that Emika came close to "bridging the minimalist menace" of Bristol dubstep to " breathy accessible vocals and classical piano."<ref name="Weiss2011">{{cite web |last1=Weiss |first1=Jeff |title=Emika: Emika |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16114-emika-emika/ |website=Pitchfork |access-date=5 February 2024 |date=8 December 2011}}</ref> On her 2013 follow-up, 'DVA,' Emika shifted her song writing style, focusing on political and personal themes.<ref name="Resident Advisor"/>

In March 2011, another exploratory bass cadet – [[Dorian Concept]] – released his first Ninja EP, ''Her Tears Taste Like Pears''. It proved to be a "solid example of the kind of genius Concept, himself something of a child piano prodigy, is capable of."<ref>{{cite book|title=Sonic Router|date=28 March 2011}}</ref>

The following May saw the release of a much-awaited album from [[Amon Tobin]], ''[[ISAM]]'', which set a new benchmark for live electronic music.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Times|year=2011}}</ref> Tobin decided to step away from previous DJ centric performances, and instead provided a large-scale live audio/visual experience to select cities around the world. Developed alongside V Squared Labs, Leviathan, Vello Virkhaus & Matt Daly, Alex Lazarus, Vitamotus Design Studio, and Stefano Novelli, the show featured a 25' x 14' x 8' multi-dimensional/ shape shifting [[3D computer graphics|3D]] art installation surrounding Tobin and enveloping him and the audience in a 3D experience. Tobin conceptualized the show as a projection-mapped "visual score" to the music from ''ISAM''. The show completed a sold-out 15-show run through US and Canada, in addition to five sold-out UK/EU shows. In 2012, ISAM Live returned with a larger tour, starting at Coachella and traveling to [[Sydney Opera House]], London's [[Brixton Academy]], New York's [[Hammerstein Ballroom]], [[Greek Theatre (Los Angeles)|Greek Theatre]] (Los Angeles), Sonar (Barcelona), as well as full European and US tours throughout summer and fall. In May 2012, Ninja Tune released an Amon Tobin box set (7 × CD, 2 × DVD, 6 × Vinyl, 10").

At the beginning of 2012, Speech Debelle returned to Big Dada, after much critical speculation about leaving the label. She returned from her Mercury Prize win to release another critically acclaimed album, 'Freedom of Speech.' According to Scottish magazine The Skinny, this album had "a verve and vigor that more than justify the early hype."<ref>{{cite book|title=The Skinny|date=25 January 2012}}</ref> The "refreshingly outspoken"<ref>{{cite news|title=The Guardian|date=12 February 2012}}</ref> album went on to "trounce all expectations"<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite news|title=London Evening Standard|date=10 February 2012}}</ref> and was awarded CD of the week by Evening Standard.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>

In 2009, Ninja's longest-serving artist, DJ Food a.k.a. Strictly Kev, released the 2009 EP 'One Man's Weird Is Another Man's World,' and its 2010 follow-up 'The Shape of Things That Hum' made up two-thirds of a forthcoming album. In January 2012, 'The Search Engine' was released as the first DJ Food album in 11 years. As an album release event, DJ Food created his most ambitious live gig to date:<ref>{{cite book|title=Metro|date=13 January 2012}}</ref> a bespoke AV live show for London's only public planetarium, in conjunction with astronomers from The Royal Observatory Greenwich, using art from The Search Engine, images from Kev's visual archive, plus a wealth of material provided by the astronomers themselves. Kev adapted his content to fit Montreal's Stratosphere in July.

In mid-2012, The Bug announced that after "London Zoo," he set out a new genre and sub-label with Ninja Tune: Acid Ragga. Releasing a set of 7"s,<ref name="Battan">{{cite web |last1=Battan |first1=Carrie |title=The Bug Collaborates With Death Grips, Grouper, Gonjasufi, Hype Williams, Justin Broadrick |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/46318-the-bug-collaborates-with-death-grips-grouper-gonjasufi-hype-williams-justin-broadrick/ |website=Pitchfork |access-date=26 January 2024 |date=26 April 2012}}</ref> in June the first Bug track – "Can't Take This No More" – unleashed featuring the legendary Daddy Freddy, while on the flip "Rise" featured Inga Copeland of Hype Williams. The "Ganja Baby" 7-inch was released shortly afterward, featuring Daddy Freddy, followed by the 2 x 10" Filthy EP featuring rapper Danny Brown and long-time collaborator Flowdan.

In August 2012, London-based band [[The Invisible (band)|The Invisible]] dropped their second album, the "cerebral yet instantly accessible"<ref>{{cite book|title=Clash|date=11 June 2012}}</ref>  'Rispah,' on Ninja Tune, having been recorded in Brighton – with producer [[Richard File]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ninja Tune announce Rispah album|url=http://www.bangonpr.com/campaigns/press-release/invisible-sign-ninja-tune-announce-rispah-album-11th-june-and-uk-tour-dates|publisher=Bangonpr.com|access-date=16 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029203306/http://www.bangonpr.com/campaigns/press-release/invisible-sign-ninja-tune-announce-rispah-album-11th-june-and-uk-tour-dates|archive-date=29 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The trio's self-titled debut album (produced by [[Matthew Herbert]]) in 2009 was nominated for the Mercury Prize<ref>{{cite news|title=Mercury Prize 2009.|publisher=BBC}}</ref> and selected as critics choice for iTunes album of the year.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Invisible hailed by iTunes as Album of the Year|url=http://accidentalrecords.tumblr.com/post/1013967136/the-invisible-hailed-by-itunes-as-album-of-the|publisher=Accidentalrecords.tumblr.com|access-date=16 May 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629161155/http://accidentalrecords.tumblr.com/post/1013967136/the-invisible-hailed-by-itunes-as-album-of-the|archive-date=29 June 2015}}</ref> The band's tongue-in-cheek definition of their style of music is 'Experimental Genre-Spanning Spacepop'.

In 2012, Ninja Tune also struck a deal with the game developer [[United Front Games]] and their publisher [[Square Enix]] for their game ''[[Sleeping Dogs (video game)|Sleeping Dogs]]''. Ninja Tune was featured as an in-game radio channel available to the player during gameplay, one of the ten total. The station featured a select group of works by the real-life Ninja Tune record and their then-artist lineup, including works by Bonobo, Lorn, Emika, Stateless, Two Fingers, and Cinematic Orchestra among others, for a total of 18 tracks.

Ninja Tune scored well at [[Gilles Peterson#Worldwide Awards|Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards]] 2013, with [[Brainfeeder]] winning "Label of the Year" – and Ninja Tune scoring 2nd – with the public vote. Invisible's ''Rispah'' also won Album of the Year.<ref>{{cite book|title=Gilles Peterson Worldwide|date=20 January 2013}}</ref>

In typical pioneering fashion, in February 2013, Ninja Tune spearheaded the launch of Beat Delete – a new service for out-of-press vinyl. The demise of [[Sony DADC]] warehouse in [[Edmonton, London|Edmonton]] (destroyed during the London riots in the summer of 2011), left many independent labels ravaged. Ninja Tune launched a website Beat Delete as a pledge scheme enabling fans to partially fund the release of rare collectibles.<ref>{{cite book|title=Clash|date=18 February 2013}}</ref>

In April 2013, Coldcut released Ninja Jamm, an [[iOS]] music remix [[Application software|app]], in collaboration with London-based arts and technology firm Seeper. Geared toward both casual listeners and more experienced DJs and music producers, the freemium app allows users to download and remix "Tunepacks" that feature original tracks and mixes by Coldcut, as well as other Ninja artists,<ref>{{cite book|title=The Verge|date=11 April 2013}}</ref> creating something new altogether.<ref>{{cite book|title=Digital DJ Tips|date=29 April 2013}}</ref> With what Billboard called the "intuitive yet deep" remixer,<ref name="Downs">{{cite magazine |last1=Downs |first1=David |title=Kick Out The Jamms With Seeper's Remix App |magazine=Billboard |date=25 May 2013 |volume=125 |issue=20 |page=35 |url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=87910788&site=ehost-live |access-date=5 February 2024}}</ref> users can turn instruments on and off, swap between clips, add glitches and effects, trigger and pitch-bend stabs and one-off samples, and change the tempo of the track instantly. Users can additionally record as they mix and instantly upload to [[SoundCloud]] or save the mixes locally.<ref>{{cite book|title=Create Digital Music|date=11 April 2013}}</ref> Tunepack releases for Ninja Jamm are increasingly synchronized with Ninja Tune releases on conventional formats. To date over 20 tune packs have been released, including [[Amon Tobin]], [[Bonobo]], [[Coldcut]], [[DJ Food]], [[Martyn (musician)|Martyn]], [[Emika]], [[Machinedrum]], [[Raffertie]], [[Mixmaster Morris|Irresistible Force]], [[FaltyDL|Falty DL]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ninjatune.net/artist/shuttle#.UymUAVF_s-g |title=Shuttle / Artists / Ninja Tune |publisher=Ninjatune.net |date=16 June 2011 |access-date=16 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ninjatune.net/artist/starkey#.UymUJlF_s-g |title=Starkey / Artists / Ninja Tune |publisher=Ninjatune.net |access-date=16 May 2015}}</ref>

In March 2013, Bonobo unleashed his highly anticipated follow-up to ''Black Sands'', the triumphant and revelatory<ref>{{cite book|title=Clash|date=26 March 2013}}</ref> ''The North Borders''. Hailed as being sumptuous and accomplished,<ref>{{cite book|title=Resident Advisor|date=10 April 2013}}</ref> the album featured [[Erykah Badu]], Motion Audio artist Grey Reverend, British singer Szjerdene and Swedish singer-songwriter Cornelia. Visual artist [[Cyriak]]'s video for Bonobo's "Cirrus" was a cascading visual mantra<ref>{{cite book|title=Creators Project|date=28 January 2013}}</ref> that hit over 1 million views. The album charted at number 29 on the UK Album Charts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Global Trend News|url=http://globaltrendnews.com/bonobo-north-borders-tour-hits-states-usa/|publisher=Globaltrendnews.com|access-date=27 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322035619/http://globaltrendnews.com/bonobo-north-borders-tour-hits-states-usa/|archive-date=22 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The following November, Bonobo released his contribution to the ''[[Late Night Tales: Bonobo|Late Night Tales]]'' [[Late Night Tales|series]] with a 21-track selection, which Bonobo described as ranging "from neo-classical to more abstract electronic pieces to spiritual jazz." Bonobo's popularity in the live spectrum continues to grow, having sold out a [[UNSW Venues#The Roundhouse|Roundhouse]] Ninja Tune festival in 2013 and [[Sydney Opera House]]. He has a live performance scheduled at [[Alexandra Palace]] in November 2014.

Another popular Ninja Tune artist, [[Travis Stewart]], a.k.a. NYC/Berlin artist [[Machinedrum]] signed up with the label in 2013, first releasing ''Eyesdontlie'' that July, a single which [[XLR8R]] donned "quite possibly deeper and more ambitious than anything we've heard from Stewart to date."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Truss |first1=Si |title=Machinedrum "Eyesdontlie" |url=https://xlr8r.com/reviews/eyesdontlie/ |website=XLR8R |access-date=5 February 2024 |date=31 July 2013}}</ref> After releasing a second 12" ("Gunshotta Ave") the following month, Machinedrum released his full LP ''[[Vapor City]]'' at the end of September 2013. With Pitchfork calling the album "visceral,"<ref name="Patrin2013">{{cite web |last1=Patrin |first1=Nate |title=Machinedrum: Vapor City |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18513-machine-drum-vapor-city/ |website=Pitchfork |access-date=26 January 2024 |date=1 October 2013}}</ref> it is n album about an imaginary metropolis,<ref>{{cite book|title=Resident Advisor|date=11 October 2013}}</ref> ''Vapor City'' received much acclaim from critics and DJs alike, even landing three live performances on the [[Boiler Room (music project)|Boiler Room]] (New York, Berlin, and London). Machinedrum claimed it was his biggest and boldest project to date.<ref>{{cite book|title=Mixmag|date=18 December 2013}}</ref>

In January 2014, Big Dada released a deluxe European edition of [[Killer Mike]] and [[El-P]]'s [[Run the Jewels (album)|Run the Jewels]] album, featuring new artwork, a new colour vinyl LP + 12" release plus deluxe CD and download editions.

Ninja Tune also released [[Actress (band)|Actress]]' fourth album, ''Ghettoville'' in January 2014.<ref name="Qmagazine">{{cite journal |title=Ghettoville |issue=331 |journal=Q Magazine |date=Feb 2014 |page=110}}</ref> The exquisite<ref>{{cite book|title=Spin|date=24 January 2014}}</ref>

In April 2014, new Ninja Tune signing [[Kelis]] released a raw soul record entirely produced by [[TV on the Radio]]'s [[Dave Sitek]]. Kelis says of the signing: "I'm really happy to be partnering with Ninja Tune on my new record. This is the album I've wanted to make for a long time."

In May 2014, "UK festival favorite"<ref>{{cite book|title=Resident Advisor|date=17 February 2014}}</ref> [[Mr. Scruff]] released his fifth LP on Ninja Tune, entitled ''Friendly Bacteria''. Meanwhile, [[The Bug (musician)|The Bug]] is continuing his series of "Acid Ragga" singles throughout 2014, leading up to his next full-length later in the year, ''Angels & Devils''. Names that The Bug has worked with on the project (in addition to [[Inga Copeland]] and Daddy Freddy) include [[Death Grips]], Gonjasufi, [[Grouper (musician)|Grouper]], JK Flesh (Godflesh/Jesu), The Spaceape, Flowdan, Warrior Queen and Earth's Dylan Carlson.

On 2 November 2014, Young Fathers' "Dead" entered the official Top 100 UK album chart for the first time, four days after their Mercury success, debuting at 35.

On 30 October 2015, [[Big Dada]]'s [[Roots Manuva]] released his 9th studio album entitled ''[[Bleeds (Roots Manuva album)|Bleeds]]'', receiving positive reviews in most publications, currently holding an 80% score on [[Metacritic]].<ref>{{Metacritic album |title=Bleeds by Roots Manuva |accessdate=8 January 2017|qid=Q21427142}}.</ref>

[[Kamasi Washington]] debut solo recording, ''[[The Epic (album)|The Epic]]'', was released in May 2015 via [[Flying Lotus]]' [[Brainfeeder]] to critical acclaim.<ref name=pitchfork>{{cite web |last1=Colter Walls |first1=Seth |title=Kamasi Washington: The Epic |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/20557-the-epic/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |access-date=8 May 2015 |date=8 May 2015}}</ref> It appeared on numerous 'Best of 2015' lists, including publications such as [[NPR Music]], [[The Guardian]], [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]], [[Vice Media|Vice]]'s [[Noisey]], [[Mojo Press|MOJO]], [[Uncut (magazine)|Uncut]], [[Rolling Stone]] and many more.<ref name="Album of The Year">{{cite web |title=Kamasi Washington: The Epic |url=https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/32329-kamasi-washington-the-epic/critic-lists/ |website=[[Album of The Year]]: Music Reviews, Ratings, Charts, News |access-date=22 August 2018 |date=8 May 2015}}</ref>

[[Bonobo]] released his sixth album, ''[[Migration (Bonobo album)|Migration]]'', in January 2017.<ref name="pitchfork.com">{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/69522-bonobo-announces-new-album-migration-shares-video-for-new-song-kerala-watch/ |title=Bonobo Announces New Album "Migration", Shares Video for New Song "Kerala" |work=Pitchfork |date=3 November 2016 |access-date=9 December 2016}}</ref> It was announced on 3 November 2016 with the release of the single "Kerala" and an official video.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Q4gqBUs7c  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/S0Q4gqBUs7c| archive-date=2021-12-11 |url-status=live|title=Bonobo: Kerala |author=Bonobo Official |date=3 November 2016 |access-date=9 December 2016 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The official video for the single is directed by Bison ([[Jon Hopkins]]/[[London Grammar]]/[[Rosie Lowe]]), featuring lead [[Gemma Arterton]] (''[[Quantum of Solace]]''/''[[Inside No. 9]]'').<ref name="pitchfork.com" /> The album artwork was designed by [[Neil Krug]] ([[Boards of Canada]]/[[Lana Del Rey]]).<ref name="factmag.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2016/11/03/bonobo-announces-new-album-migration/|title=Bonobo announces new album "Migration", shares first single "Kerala"|work=factmag.com|access-date=9 December 2016|date=3 November 2016}}</ref> The album features [[Nick Murphy (musician)|Nick Murphy]], [[Rhye]], Innov Gnawa and [[Hundred Waters]].<ref name="ninjatune.net">{{cite web|url=http://ninjatune.net/news/bonobo-announces-new-album-migration-shares-new-single-kerala-and-2017-tour-dates|title=Bonobo Announces New Album 'Migration', Shares New Single 'Kerala' & 2017 Tour Dates|work=ninjatune.net|access-date=9 December 2016}}</ref><ref name="pitchfork.com" /> The album and the track "Bambro Koyo Ganda" were nominated for the [[60th Annual Grammy Awards]] for Best Dance Recording and Best Dance/Electronic Album.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2018-grammy-awards-complete-winners-list |title=2018 Grammy Awards: Complete Winners List |work=The Recording Academy |date= 27 November 2017|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> The album peaked higher in the UK chart (number 5) and in the US (number 59). In 2018, Bonobo's "Migration" album also won Album of the Year at the 2017 [[Electronic Music Awards]] and Bonobo was also nominated for Live Act of the Year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2017-electronic-music-awards-winners-1041765/item/album-year-1041743|title=Album of the Year – Bonobo, Rufus du Sol, Eric Prydz & More Win 2017 Electronic Music Awards|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=28 May 2018}}</ref> Around the release of the album, Bonobo performed sold-out shows at venues such as [[Brixton Academy]] and [[Alexandra Palace]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/bonobo-gig-review-brixton-academy-tour-dates-migration-album-a7603936.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220621/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/bonobo-gig-review-brixton-academy-tour-dates-migration-album-a7603936.html |archive-date=21 June 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Bonobo at O2 Academy Brixton, London, gig review: Surely one of the shows of the year |author=David Taylor |date=28 February 2017 |newspaper=The Independent |access-date=22 August 2018}}</ref>

On 19 May 2017, Ninja Tune Founders [[Coldcut]] and [[Adrian Sherwood]] released their collaborative debut album ''Outside The Echo Chamber'' via Ninja imprint Ahead of Our Time. Collaborators that featured on the album included [[Lee "Scratch" Perry]], [[Roots Manuva]], [[Junior Reid]], [[Ce'Cile]], [[Sugar Hill Gang]] alumni Skip McDonald and Doug Wimbish on Guitar and Bass respectively and production from [[Toddla T]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thevinylfactory.com/news/coldcut-on-u-sound-outside-echo-chamber-box-set/ |title=Coldcut and On-U Sound to release new album Outside The Echo Chamber as 8×7" box set |author=Anton Spice |date=9 March 2017 |publisher=The Vinyl Factory |access-date=7 December 2018}}</ref>

In 2017 Ahead of Our Time released the album ''Stories From Far Away on Piano'' by [[James Heather]], and also released its follow-up in 2022, the album ''Invisible Forces''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-11-02 |title=James Heather - Stories From Far Away on Piano |url=https://headphonecommute.com/2017/11/02/james-heather-stories-from-far-away-on-piano-ahead-of-our-time/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Headphone Commute}}</ref>

After signing to Ninja Tune in 2017, Belfast-based duo [[Bicep (duo)|Bicep]] released their long-awaited debut album ''[[Bicep (Bicep album)|Bicep]]'', which reached the Top 20 of the [[UK Albums Chart|UK Album Charts]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bicep-mn0002596465/biography|title=Bicep {{!}} Biography & History {{!}} AllMusic|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=7 December 2017}}</ref> and received positive reviews on its release, with support from publications such as [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]], [[The Guardian]], [[Resident Advisor]] and a cover feature on [[Mixmag]]. They went on to play a sold-out show at London's [[Roundhouse (venue)|Roundhouse]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.com/culture/music/article/pop-review-bicep-at-the-roundhouse-nw1-3h6h339nj |title=Pop review: Bicep at the Roundhouse, NW1 |author=Ed Potton |date=1 May 2018 |newspaper=[[The Times]] |access-date=22 August 2018}}</ref>

''[[A Moment Apart]]'', [[Odesza]]'s third studio album was released on 8 September 2017 on Ninja Tune imprint Counter Records.<ref name="twitter.com">{{cite tweet|user=odesza|number=874300852198154242|title= Our new album, 'A Moment Apart' is available September 8th. Pre-order at http://odesza.com. We love you all.}}</ref> It reached #3 on the [[Billboard 200|'' Billboard'' 200]] while topping the Top Electronic/Dance Albums Chart.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/odesza/chart-history/tlp/|title=Odesza – A Moment Apart Chart History|magazine=Billboard|access-date=9 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7973662/odesza-debuts-no-1-top-dance-electronic-albums|title=Odesza Debuts at No. 1 on Top Dance/Electronic Albums|magazine=Billboard|access-date=9 January 2018}}</ref> It was nominated for [[Best Dance/Electronic Album]], with "Line of Sight" also nominated for [[Best Dance Recording]], at the [[60th Annual Grammy Awards]] in 2018. The duo was also nominated for Producer of the Year at the 2017 [[Electronic Music Awards]].

[[Young Fathers]]' third studio album, ''[[Cocoa Sugar]],'' was announced with the single "In My View" on 17 January 2018. The album was released to critical acclaim on 9 March 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/young-fathers-announce-new-album-cocoa-sugar-share-new-single-view-2221003|title=Young Fathers announce new album 'Cocoa Sugar' and share new single 'In My View'|first=Rhian |last=Daly |date=17 January 2017 |work=[[NME]]|access-date=17 January 2018}}</ref> The album entered the UK Albums Chart at number 28, making it the band's highest-charting album.<ref name="UK">UK Music Charts.</ref> Due to their support of Palestinians through the [[BDS movement]], the band was dropped from the 2018 [[Ruhrtriennale]] line-up.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/01/arts/music/bds-germany-young-fathers.html |title = Unwelcome Sound on Germany's Stages: Musicians Who Boycott Israel|newspaper = The New York Times|date = July 2018|last1 = Eddy|first1 = Melissa|last2 = Marshall|first2 = Alex}}</ref>

[[Berlin]] based South Korean Dj and Producer Peggy Gou released her EP ''Once'' in March 2018, with lead single "It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)", on which she sings in [[Korean language|Korean]], receiving widespread radio play on stations like [[BBC Radio 1]], [[BBC 6 Music]] and more. This earned Peggy a place on the publication [[Dazed]]'s top 100 artists of the year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/projects/article/39713/1/peggy-gou-dj-musician-dazed-100-biography-2018-profile|title=Peggy Gou|first=Aimee |last= Cliff |date=17 March 2018 |work=[[Dazed]]|access-date=22 August 2018}}</ref>

Following the release of the 'Audio Track 5' EP and live performances at the [[Strelka Institute]] (Moscow), [[Barbican Centre]] and the [[Tate Modern]], electronic producer and musician Darren Cunningham AKA Actress and the [[London Contemporary Orchestra]] released a full album of their collaboration on 25 May 2018 entitled 'LAGEOS'.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/may/27/actress-x-london-contemporary-orchestra-lageos-review-intriguing-hybrid|title=Actress x London Contemporary Orchestra: Lageos review|first=Ammar |last= Kalia |date=27 May 2018 |work=The Guardian|location=London|access-date=22 August 2018}}</ref> Originally performed at the [[Barbican]] in February 2016, the project was curated by [[Boiler Room (music project)|Boiler Room]] and [[London Contemporary Orchestra]] with support from [[Arts Council England]] and Ninja Tune.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.residentadvisor.net/reviews/18586|title=Actress and the London Contemporary Orchestra in London|first=Conor|last=McTernan|date=12 February 2016|work=Resident Advisor|access-date=22 August 2018|archive-date=22 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822213939/https://www.residentadvisor.net/reviews/18586|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In December 2017, Ninja artist [[Helena Hauff]] became the first ever female DJ to be named [[BBC Radio 1]]'s [[Essential Mix]] of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2017/12/23/helena-hauff-named-first-ever-female-essential-mix-year-winner-bbc-radio-1/|title=First Female Ever Named Winner of Essential Mix of the Year [Listen]|date=23 December 2017|website=Youredm.com|access-date=4 August 2018}}</ref> She was also rated number 1 in [[Crack Magazine]]'s "50 Most Exciting DJs Right Now" 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://crackmagazine.net/article/feature-lists/50-most-exciting-djs-right-now-2017/#number01|title=Helena Hauff|first=Chal |last=Ravens |date=3 August 2017 |work=CRACK|access-date=22 August 2018}}</ref> On 3 August 2018 the Hamburg-based Techno producer and DJ released her album "Qualm." The album currently holds an 82% rating on Metacritic<ref>{{Metacritic album |title=Qualm by Helena Hauff |accessdate=22 August 2018|qid=Q65041253}}.</ref> indicating "Universal acclaim", with five-star write-ups in publications such as [[The Guardian]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/03/helena-hauff-qualm-review-zeitgeist-dj-bends-techno-to-her-will|title=Helena Hauff: Qualm review – zeitgeist DJ bends techno to her will|first=Lauren |last= Martin |date=3 August 2018 |work=The Guardian|location=London|access-date=22 August 2018}}</ref>

The subsidiary label Technicolour released [[Yu Su]]'s ''Watermelon Woman'' EP in 2019.<ref name="Yu Su">{{cite news |last1=Wall |first1=Anna |title=Get to know: Yu Su |url=https://djmag.com/features/get-know-yu-su |access-date=30 June 2022 |work=DJ Mag |date=2 October 2019}}</ref>