DJ Ready D on the ‘Brasse Vannie Kaap’ documentary exploring the impact of the iconic 90s hip hop group

Viewers are set to be taken on an emotional and nostalgic journey with “Brasse Vannie Kaap”. The new documentary chronicles the rise of the iconic ’90s group of the same name who helped build the South African industry. The Showmax Original series, which premieres on Monday, October 7, will centre around the group, also known as BVK, who were formed on the Cape Flats in 1996. It was originally composed of Deon “Boeta-D” Daniels, Roger “Hamma” Heunis, Enver “DJ E20” Pietersen and Ashley “Mr Fat” Titus, who died in 2007, from heart complications at age 36. Meanwhile, DJ Ready D (real name Deon Daniels) joined the group, which also consisted of break dancers Cheeze, Baby-L and Levi, much later. DJ E20 left the band soon after the formation of BVK and was first replaced with DJ Big Dre, whose appearance in the group was short-lived as he was replaced by DJ Azuhl (real name Ricardo Nunes). Rapping predominantly in the Cape Flats dialect of Afrikaans, BVK, who are renowned for hits like “Jy smaak my” and “Kaap van storms”, are one of the most successful hip hop bands in the country. Their self-titled debut album, which was released in 1997,...