“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, originally performed during the group’s appearance at the 2015 Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Prophetic Remixes Vol. 1 is available exclusively on Bandcamp, with the second instalment scheduled for release later this year. This project serves as a tribute to Prophets of Da City, the South African hip-hop pioneers who rose to prominence in the 1990s. POC were more than a group — they were activists, truth-tellers, and cultural disruptors. At a time when South Africa was suffocating under apartheid oppression, they used music as a weapon against injustice. From censorship battles to exile from their own country, their impact on South African hip hop — and the broader struggle — remains undeniable.
Soul endevour
22/12/2025 | 1 mins.
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 grooves built for cyphers, rehearsals, battles, and block parties where rhythm speaks louder than words. Vol. 5 balances pressure and space: stripped-back funk hits, skeletal percussion drills, slow-burn tension loops, and deep-pocket breaks designed to lock bodies into motion. Every pattern is intentional — to activate footwork, sharpen timing, and reconnect with the core reason we move. For B-boys and B-girls, these are fuel. For DJs, they drop clean and mix easy. For producers, they’re solid foundations waiting to be flipped.
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 grooves built for cyphers, rehearsals, battles, and block parties where rhythm speaks louder than words. Vol. 5 balances pressure and space: stripped-back funk hits, skeletal percussion drills, slow-burn tension loops, and deep-pocket breaks designed to lock bodies into motion. Every pattern is intentional — to activate footwork, sharpen timing, and reconnect with the core reason we move. For B-boys and B-girls, these are fuel. For DJs, they drop clean and mix easy. For producers, they’re solid foundations waiting to be flipped.
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 grooves built for cyphers, rehearsals, battles, and block parties where rhythm speaks louder than words. Vol. 5 balances pressure and space: stripped-back funk hits, skeletal percussion drills, slow-burn tension loops, and deep-pocket breaks designed to lock bodies into motion. Every pattern is intentional — to activate footwork, sharpen timing, and reconnect with the core reason we move. For B-boys and B-girls, these are fuel. For DJs, they drop clean and mix easy. For producers, they’re solid foundations waiting to be flipped.
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), Hip Hop Logique (France), Pukkelpop (Belgium), Schoolyard Breaks (Germany), Battle of the Year (Nigeria).
Major South South African events and festivals include ULTRA Music Festival, Rocking the Daisies, Sizzled, Back to the City, Red Bull BCOne, Cape Town International Jazz Festival, KKNK, Oppikoppie, South African Music Conference, Rand Easter Show and countless corporate and club events.
He’s signature mixes are featured on Good Hope FM and 5FM respectively - two respected commercial radio stations in South Africa, with a monthly mix slot slot on UK based radio station ’ThisisWestSide FM’ as well. Currently running Beat Bangaz Radio he also has a weekly radio show on the online platform.
Besides DJ accolades Azuhl impresses with a couple of number one singles on Good Hope FM, one of Cape Town’s biggest commercial radio stations & award nominations like the 2017 ‘Best Hip Hop single’ with Early B for the prestigious Afrikaans music award show, ‘Ghoemas.’ Whether it’s providing production, remixes or scratches for artists like YOUNGSTACPT, Proverb, Hemelbesem, Early B, Zubz he has become a sought after collaborator with expanding his scope with other music genres beside Hip Hop.
Currently he is also running an NGO with DJ Eazy, HHESA (Hip Hop Education South Africa) that’s been responsible for various international cultural exchanges since 2008 & various school projects in Cape Town with a strong emphasis on youth development using Hip Hop culture.
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