Prophets of Da City (POC) is a pioneering South African hip-hop group, renowned for their groundbreaking influence in the country's music scene. Formed in the late 1980s, POC emerged from Cape Town with a powerful blend of rap, funk, and traditional African rhythms. Their music became a voice for the disenfranchised during the tumultuous final years of apartheid, addressing issues of social injustice, racism, and political oppression.

POC's debut album, "Our World," released in 1990, was a critical success, setting the stage for their influential career. The group's lyrics, often performed in a mix of English, Afrikaans, and indigenous languages, resonated with a diverse audience, making them a cultural force. Their subsequent albums, including "Age of Truth" and "Ghetto Code,""Punk Flow," "Universal Souljaz" solidified their legacy as trailblazers in the South African hip-hop scene.

Beyond their musical achievements, POC played a crucial role in fostering a sense of identity and resistance among the youth, inspiring future generations of South African artists. Their impact is still felt today, as they remain icons of hip-hop activism and creativity.

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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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