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“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.

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. Free download - https://azuhl.bandcamp.com/album/a-side-breaks-vol-5

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. Free download - https://azuhl.bandcamp.com/album/a-side-breaks-vol-5

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. Free download - https://azuhl.bandcamp.com/album/a-side-breaks-vol-5

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 straight, functional grooves built for cyphers, rehearsals, block parties, and those moments when you need the beat to speak louder than words. Vol. 4 stretches across moods: dusty funk hits, minimalist percussion workouts, tension-builders for battles, and pocket-heavy loops for flow sessions. Each break is produced with intention — to move bodies, spark creativity, and reconnect dancers to the essence of why we listen in the first place. For DJs, these are mix-ready. For B-boys and B-girls, they're footwork fuel. For producers, they’re sample-able foundations. It’s another chapter in a growing archive of rhythm tools — built from the ground up, no shortcuts, no templates. If you’ve been rocking with the series, welcome back. If you’re discovering it now, tap in — the break is only the beginning.

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 straight, functional grooves built for cyphers, rehearsals, block parties, and those moments when you need the beat to speak louder than words. Vol. 4 stretches across moods: dusty funk hits, minimalist percussion workouts, tension-builders for battles, and pocket-heavy loops for flow sessions. Each break is produced with intention — to move bodies, spark creativity, and reconnect dancers to the essence of why we listen in the first place. For DJs, these are mix-ready. For B-boys and B-girls, they're footwork fuel. For producers, they’re sample-able foundations. It’s another chapter in a growing archive of rhythm tools — built from the ground up, no shortcuts, no templates. If you’ve been rocking with the series, welcome back. If you’re discovering it now, tap in — the break is only the beginning.

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 straight, functional grooves built for cyphers, rehearsals, block parties, and those moments when you need the beat to speak louder than words. Vol. 4 stretches across moods: dusty funk hits, minimalist percussion workouts, tension-builders for battles, and pocket-heavy loops for flow sessions. Each break is produced with intention — to move bodies, spark creativity, and reconnect dancers to the essence of why we listen in the first place. For DJs, these are mix-ready. For B-boys and B-girls, they're footwork fuel. For producers, they’re sample-able foundations. It’s another chapter in a growing archive of rhythm tools — built from the ground up, no shortcuts, no templates. If you’ve been rocking with the series, welcome back. If you’re discovering it now, tap in — the break is only the beginning.

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 stripped-down drum sections and groove pockets that DJs stretch out to keep the floor alive. These are the moments breakers train to, build on, and lose themselves in — the fuel behind the footwork, the shapes, the creativity, the flow. For Vol. 3, I went crate-deep again, pulling out joints that shaped different generations of movement culture. It’s a nod to the roots, a salute to the dancers, and a reminder that the spirit of the break is still beating strong. And since this series is dropping continuously, expect more heat soon — more rhythms, more textures, more reasons to hit the floor. Back to the raw. Back to the groove. Back to the break.

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 stripped-down drum sections and groove pockets that DJs stretch out to keep the floor alive. These are the moments breakers train to, build on, and lose themselves in — the fuel behind the footwork, the shapes, the creativity, the flow. For Vol. 3, I went crate-deep again, pulling out joints that shaped different generations of movement culture. It’s a nod to the roots, a salute to the dancers, and a reminder that the spirit of the break is still beating strong. And since this series is dropping continuously, expect more heat soon — more rhythms, more textures, more reasons to hit the floor. Back to the raw. Back to the groove. Back to the break.

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 stripped-down drum sections and groove pockets that DJs stretch out to keep the floor alive. These are the moments breakers train to, build on, and lose themselves in — the fuel behind the footwork, the shapes, the creativity, the flow. For Vol. 3, I went crate-deep again, pulling out joints that shaped different generations of movement culture. It’s a nod to the roots, a salute to the dancers, and a reminder that the spirit of the break is still beating strong. And since this series is dropping continuously, expect more heat soon — more rhythms, more textures, more reasons to hit the floor. Back to the raw. Back to the groove. Back to the break.

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 know: B-boy/B-girl breaks are the foundation of breakin’ culture. They’re the drum-heavy, groove-driven sections of funk, soul, and rare groove records that DJs isolate, loop, and extend to create that high-energy pocket dancers feed off. These breaks drive footwork, freezes, power moves, and flow — they’re the heartbeat of the dance. With Vol. 2, I dug back into some older nuggets, revisiting sounds that shaped generations of breakers. And trust, there’s much more on the way — deeper cuts, fresh flips, and more gems for the floor. Let’s get back to the essence.

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 know: B-boy/B-girl breaks are the foundation of breakin’ culture. They’re the drum-heavy, groove-driven sections of funk, soul, and rare groove records that DJs isolate, loop, and extend to create that high-energy pocket dancers feed off. These breaks drive footwork, freezes, power moves, and flow — they’re the heartbeat of the dance. With Vol. 2, I dug back into some older nuggets, revisiting sounds that shaped generations of breakers. And trust, there’s much more on the way — deeper cuts, fresh flips, and more gems for the floor. Let’s get back to the essence.