Azuhl

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, and anyone who lives for that moment when the beat drops and your body just moves. For those who don’t k...

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, and anyone who lives for that moment when the beat drops and your body just moves. For those who don’t k...

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, and anyone who lives for that moment when the beat drops and your body just moves. For those who don’t k...

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 that Afrikaans rap is not just sound—it's identity, survival and testimony. Short history of Afrikaans r...

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, our roads, our pride. The kind of storytelling you wear on your feet. Salute to everyone who had a hand i...

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 nostalgia. Escapism Vol. 8 is a sonic journal for beat lovers and crate diggers—a heartfelt tribute to gold...

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 nostalgia. Escapism Vol. 8 is a sonic journal for beat lovers and crate diggers—a heartfelt tribute to gold...

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 nostalgia. Escapism Vol. 8 is a sonic journal for beat lovers and crate diggers—a heartfelt tribute to gold...

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 nostalgia. Escapism Vol. 8 is a sonic journal for beat lovers and crate diggers—a heartfelt tribute to gold...

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 nostalgia. Escapism Vol. 8 is a sonic journal for beat lovers and crate diggers—a heartfelt tribute to gold...

"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 footwork, power moves, and freezes made it a global language, but its soul remains in the cypher. Attending t...

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 cross-coastal sound that knocks with attitude and soul. I’ve always loved reimagining classics, and this o...

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 on timeless sounds, this one’s for you. If you vibed with my mix slot on The Good Vibes with DJ Ready D...

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, which later turned out to be Tom's Restaurant in Manhattan — famously used in the TV show Seinfeld. In 1990...

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, spanning multiple albums including Dare Iz a Darkside and Doc’s da Name 2000, continues the absurd, comic...

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 played the organ. This spiritual and musical upbringing continues to influence her deeply introspective and...

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 loops designed to move heads and stir nostalgia. Escapism Vol. 7 is a sonic journal for beat lovers and cra...

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 loops designed to move heads and stir nostalgia. Escapism Vol. 7 is a sonic journal for beat lovers and cra...

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 loops designed to move heads and stir nostalgia. Escapism Vol. 7 is a sonic journal for beat lovers and cra...

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 loops designed to move heads and stir nostalgia. Escapism Vol. 7 is a sonic journal for beat lovers and cra...

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 dropped. As a hip-hop fan growing up in South Africa, their music wasn’t just entertainment—it was an aw...

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 dropped. As a hip-hop fan growing up in South Africa, their music wasn’t just entertainment—it was an aw...

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 dropped. As a hip-hop fan growing up in South Africa, their music wasn’t just entertainment—it was an aw...

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 dropped. As a hip-hop fan growing up in South Africa, their music wasn’t just entertainment—it was an aw...

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 dropped. As a hip-hop fan growing up in South Africa, their music wasn’t just entertainment—it was an aw...