The Herbaliser

The Profile

The Herbaliser are a British production duo from London—Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba—known for fusing hip hop with jazz, funk and cinematic orchestration. Early releases on Ninja Tune established their sound; later albums appeared on !K7 while their live ensemble (The Herbaliser Band) expanded the palette.

London-based duo Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba; debut album Remedies (1995) on Ninja Tune; praised for UK hip hop innovation blending jazz/funk/trip-hop; collaborations include Jean Grae and Roots Manuva; later releases on !K7; active since 1995.

Three enthusiastic reviews chart The Herbaliser’s UK hip hop innovations from Ninja Tune days to the !K7 era. Take London is praised as a great album with standout guests. Something Wicked This Way Comes blends hip hop, dub, trip-hop and jazz with accessible flair. Same as It Never Was highlights a shift toward live instrumentation and nu-soul vocals while keeping the Herbaliser spirit intact.