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Azuhl
by Azuhl
South African born Ricardo Nunes, better known as DJ Azuhl, has become a household name on the South African Hip Hop and DJ scene. Being introduced into hip hop culture in the mid 80s he’s progressed from a dancer to member of the iconic South African band, B.V.K (Brasse Vannie Kaap), a DJ with Africa’s iconic DJ group The Beat Bangaz (alongside Grandmaster Ready D, E-20) & now owner and founding member of the Beat Bangaz DJ Academy based in Cape Town. Known for specializing in Hip Hop, he also has the ability to move crowds across genres of music ranging from funk, soul, dub, house, rock and mashups. He also runs Beat Bangaz Radio a Cape Town based internet radio station specializing in Hip Hop music.He has opened and performed alongside international artists like Kendrick Lamar, Mos Def, Kanye West, Jay Z, Coolio, The Whooligan, A-Trak, Black Eyed Peas to name a few while also touring Europe annually since 2007 performing at various clubs & festivals like Miami Music Conference (USA
Episodes
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Velvet echoes
SOUL, NEO SOUL, KIMORDA ADAMS
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Cape Crusdaer (7785 remix)
“Cape Crusader” is taken from Prophets of Da City’s 1997 release Ghetto Code — a long-time fan favourite. On the original, lead rapper Shaheen Ariefdien delivers his iconic introspective style, marked by sharp, distinctive wordplay. This remix introduces a never-before-heard second verse,...
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Mellow takeover
A-Side Breaks Vol. 5 keeps the momentum moving — a focused crate of raw drum science made first and foremost for dancers who know what the right break does to a floor. This chapter digs deeper into movement and control. No retro cosplay, no polish for algorithms — just functional, hard-working...
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Sole groove
A-Side Breaks Vol. 5 keeps the momentum moving — a focused crate of raw drum science made first and foremost for dancers who know what the right break does to a floor. This chapter digs deeper into movement and control. No retro cosplay, no polish for algorithms — just functional, hard-working...
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Far gone
A-Side Breaks Vol. 5 keeps the momentum moving — a focused crate of raw drum science made first and foremost for dancers who know what the right break does to a floor. This chapter digs deeper into movement and control. No retro cosplay, no polish for algorithms — just functional, hard-working...
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Soul endevour
A-Side Breaks Vol. 5 keeps the momentum moving — a focused crate of raw drum science made first and foremost for dancers who know what the right break does to a floor. This chapter digs deeper into movement and control. No retro cosplay, no polish for algorithms — just functional, hard-working...
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Chiper lust
A-Side Breaks Vol. 5 keeps the momentum moving — a focused crate of raw drum science made first and foremost for dancers who know what the right break does to a floor. This chapter digs deeper into movement and control. No retro cosplay, no polish for algorithms — just functional, hard-working...
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At arms lenght
A-Side Breaks Vol. 5 keeps the momentum moving — a focused crate of raw drum science made first and foremost for dancers who know what the right break does to a floor. This chapter digs deeper into movement and control. No retro cosplay, no polish for algorithms — just functional, hard-working...
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Lick it
A-Side Breaks Vol. 4 continues the journey — a crate of raw, unfiltered drum science crafted for dancers, DJs, and rhythm junkies who know exactly what that perfect break can do to a room. This volume digs deeper into the DNA of the breakbeat. No nostalgia cosplay, no over-polished gloss — just...
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Enchanted mellowness
A-Side Breaks Vol. 4 continues the journey — a crate of raw, unfiltered drum science crafted for dancers, DJs, and rhythm junkies who know exactly what that perfect break can do to a room. This volume digs deeper into the DNA of the breakbeat. No nostalgia cosplay, no over-polished gloss — just...
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No games
A-Side Breaks Vol. 4 continues the journey — a crate of raw, unfiltered drum science crafted for dancers, DJs, and rhythm junkies who know exactly what that perfect break can do to a room. This volume digs deeper into the DNA of the breakbeat. No nostalgia cosplay, no over-polished gloss — just...
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Vibe out
A-Side Breaks Vol. 4 continues the journey — a crate of raw, unfiltered drum science crafted for dancers, DJs, and rhythm junkies who know exactly what that perfect break can do to a room. This volume digs deeper into the DNA of the breakbeat. No nostalgia cosplay, no over-polished gloss — just...
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Run it back
A-Side Breaks Vol. 4 continues the journey — a crate of raw, unfiltered drum science crafted for dancers, DJs, and rhythm junkies who know exactly what that perfect break can do to a room. This volume digs deeper into the DNA of the breakbeat. No nostalgia cosplay, no over-polished gloss — just...
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Fool around
A-Side Breaks Vol. 4 continues the journey — a crate of raw, unfiltered drum science crafted for dancers, DJs, and rhythm junkies who know exactly what that perfect break can do to a room. This volume digs deeper into the DNA of the breakbeat. No nostalgia cosplay, no over-polished gloss — just...
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As you were
A-Side Breaks Vol. 3 marks another chapter in a series I’ll be dropping on a regular basis — a steady stream of break-heavy selections designed for dancers who live in that space where rhythm meets instinct. This volume leans into the raw, percussive energy that powers the breakin’ world: those...
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In my own stride
A-Side Breaks Vol. 3 marks another chapter in a series I’ll be dropping on a regular basis — a steady stream of break-heavy selections designed for dancers who live in that space where rhythm meets instinct. This volume leans into the raw, percussive energy that powers the breakin’ world: those...
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Play time's over
A-Side Breaks Vol. 3 marks another chapter in a series I’ll be dropping on a regular basis — a steady stream of break-heavy selections designed for dancers who live in that space where rhythm meets instinct. This volume leans into the raw, percussive energy that powers the breakin’ world: those...
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For my soul
A-Side Breaks Vol. 3 marks another chapter in a series I’ll be dropping on a regular basis — a steady stream of break-heavy selections designed for dancers who live in that space where rhythm meets instinct. This volume leans into the raw, percussive energy that powers the breakin’ world: those...
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Spice in the groove
A-Side Breaks Vol. 3 marks another chapter in a series I’ll be dropping on a regular basis — a steady stream of break-heavy selections designed for dancers who live in that space where rhythm meets instinct. This volume leans into the raw, percussive energy that powers the breakin’ world: those...
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Break loose
A-Side Breaks Vol. 3 marks another chapter in a series I’ll be dropping on a regular basis — a steady stream of break-heavy selections designed for dancers who live in that space where rhythm meets instinct. This volume leans into the raw, percussive energy that powers the breakin’ world: those...
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Minimalistic Manoeuvres
A-Side Breaks Vol. 3 marks another chapter in a series I’ll be dropping on a regular basis — a steady stream of break-heavy selections designed for dancers who live in that space where rhythm meets instinct. This volume leans into the raw, percussive energy that powers the breakin’ world: those...
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Happy space
It’s been a minute since I last served up a batch of raw breakbeats, but the energy at this year’s IBE event in Holland lit that fire again. A Side Breaks Vol. 2 is a tribute to the global dance community — a selection of B-boy and B-girl–friendly breaks, crafted for cyphers, sessions, battles…
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Let me be
It’s been a minute since I last served up a batch of raw breakbeats, but the energy at this year’s IBE event in Holland lit that fire again. A Side Breaks Vol. 2 is a tribute to the global dance community — a selection of B-boy and B-girl–friendly breaks, crafted for cyphers, sessions, battles…
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Fully concentrated
It’s been a minute since I last served up a batch of raw breakbeats, but the energy at this year’s IBE event in Holland lit that fire again. A Side Breaks Vol. 2 is a tribute to the global dance community — a selection of B-boy and B-girl–friendly breaks, crafted for cyphers, sessions, battles…
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Pocket styles
It’s been a minute since I last served up a batch of raw breakbeats, but the energy at this year’s IBE event in Holland lit that fire again. A Side Breaks Vol. 2 is a tribute to the global dance community — a selection of B-boy and B-girl–friendly breaks, crafted for cyphers, sessions, battles…
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Shadow lurker
It’s been a minute since I last served up a batch of raw breakbeats, but the energy at this year’s IBE event in Holland lit that fire again. A Side Breaks Vol. 2 is a tribute to the global dance community — a selection of B-boy and B-girl–friendly breaks, crafted for cyphers, sessions, battles…
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Vibe starter
It’s been a minute since I last served up a batch of raw breakbeats, but the energy at this year’s IBE event in Holland lit that fire again. A Side Breaks Vol. 2 is a tribute to the global dance community — a selection of B-boy and B-girl–friendly breaks, crafted for cyphers, sessions, battles…
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Footwork delight
It’s been a minute since I last served up a batch of raw breakbeats, but the energy at this year’s IBE event in Holland lit that fire again. A Side Breaks Vol. 2 is a tribute to the global dance community — a selection of B-boy and B-girl–friendly breaks, crafted for cyphers, sessions, battles…
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Toegesluit (7785 remix)
El Phoenix is a Cape Town-based Afrikaans rapper whose raw delivery, lived experience and unapologetic lyricism capture the heartbeat of the Cape Flats. He carries the torch of storytellers before him while carving out a lane rooted in honesty, community and cultural pride. His music reminds us...
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Back like I never left (7785 remix)
Big love and major congratulations to @youngstacpt on the release of the Oh Two 1 sneaker in collaboration with @reeboksa 🏆👟 This one is more than merch — it’s a living tribute to Cape Town culture, history, hustle, and the spirit of home. A limited release that speaks our slang, our rhythm…
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Late night reveal
The latest chapter in DJ Azuhl’s acclaimed Lofi Escapism series takes a fresh turn. Moving away from the ambient, introspective tones of the previous volume, this installment dives deep into classic boom bap territory—crisp drums, soulful chops, and gritty loops crafted to nod heads and stir...
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Dusty love affair
The latest chapter in DJ Azuhl’s acclaimed Lofi Escapism series takes a fresh turn. Moving away from the ambient, introspective tones of the previous volume, this installment dives deep into classic boom bap territory—crisp drums, soulful chops, and gritty loops crafted to nod heads and stir...
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Lower realms
The latest chapter in DJ Azuhl’s acclaimed Lofi Escapism series takes a fresh turn. Moving away from the ambient, introspective tones of the previous volume, this installment dives deep into classic boom bap territory—crisp drums, soulful chops, and gritty loops crafted to nod heads and stir...
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Mimiaka no keigen
The latest chapter in DJ Azuhl’s acclaimed Lofi Escapism series takes a fresh turn. Moving away from the ambient, introspective tones of the previous volume, this installment dives deep into classic boom bap territory—crisp drums, soulful chops, and gritty loops crafted to nod heads and stir...
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Another key stroke
The latest chapter in DJ Azuhl’s acclaimed Lofi Escapism series takes a fresh turn. Moving away from the ambient, introspective tones of the previous volume, this installment dives deep into classic boom bap territory—crisp drums, soulful chops, and gritty loops crafted to nod heads and stir...
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Let It Sound
"Let It Sound" is the first drop from my upcoming project A Side Breaks Vol. 2 — a soundscape built for b-boys, b-girls, and lovers of raw Hip Hop energy. This series is my ode to b-boying, born in the Bronx in the early ’70s to the funk breaks of Kool Herc, Bambaataa, and Flash. Explosive...
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Chains & whips (The setup edit)
I took Clipse’s hard-hitting “Whips & Chains” vocals and flipped them over Dr. Dre’s classic production “The Setup” to give it that unmistakable West Coast feel — raw, cinematic, and full of bounce. The result is a gritty mashup that blends Virginia coke rap with Cali drum science, creating a...
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Listeners Digest #2
For all the music lovers and sonic adventurers — Listeners Digest is here! This series dives into exclusive flips and bootleg edits of both well-known and hidden gem classics, spanning world music, funk, soul, and hip hop. If you’ve got a taste for the unexpected and love discovering fresh takes…
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Tom's funky drummer
Originally released in 1984 as an a cappella track on her album Solitude Standing (1987), “Tom’s Diner” by Suzanne Vega is a minimalist storytelling masterpiece. Written by Vega and produced by Steve Addabbo and Lenny Kaye, the song paints a vivid picture of mundane life in a New York diner…
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Azuhl - Soopaman Luva 7 ft. Melanie Rutherford (Ill Bomb mashup)
Redman’s “Superman Lover” series is one of hip hop’s most creative and long-running narrative tracks. Debuting on his 1992 album Whut? Thee Album, the first installment introduced listeners to Redman’s hilarious, funk-laced alter ego inspired by Johnny "Guitar" Watson’s original. Each sequel,...
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lordkez - Aweh (8300 remix)
lordkez (real name Keziah Zoë Meyers) is a South African R&B and neo-soul artist known for her soulful voice, genre-blending sound, and poetic lyricism. Originally from Kimberley in the Northern Cape, she was introduced to music through the church—her grandfather was a priest and her mother…
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Plate's full
Kicking off 2025 with a fresh shift in energy, DJ Azuhl returns with Escapism Vol. 7, the latest installment in his acclaimed lofi series. Departing from the ambient, moody vibes of the previous release, this edition leans into classic boom bap textures—crisp drums, soulful chops, and gritty…
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Keep it moving
Kicking off 2025 with a fresh shift in energy, DJ Azuhl returns with Escapism Vol. 7, the latest installment in his acclaimed lofi series. Departing from the ambient, moody vibes of the previous release, this edition leans into classic boom bap textures—crisp drums, soulful chops, and gritty…
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Misery's company
Kicking off 2025 with a fresh shift in energy, DJ Azuhl returns with Escapism Vol. 7, the latest installment in his acclaimed lofi series. Departing from the ambient, moody vibes of the previous release, this edition leans into classic boom bap textures—crisp drums, soulful chops, and gritty…
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Same as it ever was
Kicking off 2025 with a fresh shift in energy, DJ Azuhl returns with Escapism Vol. 7, the latest installment in his acclaimed lofi series. Departing from the ambient, moody vibes of the previous release, this edition leans into classic boom bap textures—crisp drums, soulful chops, and gritty…
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Intro (THA H3ADSPACE)
Check out THA H3ADSPACE Youtube channel where he covers South African Hip Hop. This specific commentary used in the intro was taken of he's video where he talks about POC's banned album 'Age of truth.' Watch the full insightful video here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=FllwPFVs4E4 This is a teaser…
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Prophets of Da City - Struggle (still) continues (Code black remix)
Prophetic Remixes Vol 1 – A Tribute to Prophets of Da City For me, this project is more than just a remix album—it’s a personal journey, a tribute, and a deep expression of gratitude. I still remember the first time I heard Prophets of Da City (POC) back in 1990 when their debut album Our World...
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Prophets of Da City - Muthaland funk (-Hui !Gaeb remix)
Prophetic Remixes Vol 1 – A Tribute to Prophets of Da City For me, this project is more than just a remix album—it’s a personal journey, a tribute, and a deep expression of gratitude. I still remember the first time I heard Prophets of Da City (POC) back in 1990 when their debut album Our World...
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Prophets of Da City - Kultchril Bandit (7786 remix)
Prophetic Remixes Vol 1 – A Tribute to Prophets of Da City For me, this project is more than just a remix album—it’s a personal journey, a tribute, and a deep expression of gratitude. I still remember the first time I heard Prophets of Da City (POC) back in 1990 when their debut album Our World...
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Prophets of Da City - Black thang ( 7480 remix)
Prophetic Remixes Vol 1 – A Tribute to Prophets of Da City For me, this project is more than just a remix album—it’s a personal journey, a tribute, and a deep expression of gratitude. I still remember the first time I heard Prophets of Da City (POC) back in 1990 when their debut album Our World...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
South African born Ricardo Nunes, better known as DJ Azuhl, has become a household name on the South African Hip Hop and DJ scene. Being introduced into hip hop culture in the mid 80s he’s progressed from a dancer to member of the iconic South African band, B.V.K (Brasse Vannie Kaap), a DJ with Africa’s iconic DJ group The Beat Bangaz (alongside Grandmaster Ready D, E-20) & now owner and founding member of the Beat Bangaz DJ Academy based in Cape Town. Known for specializing in Hip Hop, he also has the ability to move crowds across genres of music ranging from funk, soul, dub, house, rock and mashups. He also runs Beat Bangaz Radio a Cape Town based internet radio station specializing in Hip Hop music.He has opened and performed alongside international artists like Kendrick Lamar, Mos Def, Kanye West, Jay Z, Coolio, The Whooligan, A-Trak, Black Eyed Peas to name a few while also touring Europe annually since 2007 performing at various clubs & festivals like Miami Music Conference (USA
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