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} Akzel is the pseudonym of André Elias R. Soares, a Brazilian drum and bass producer and DJ. He is from Rio de Janeiro and is known for his solo releases and also for his partnership with Cybass, another producer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Most of his productions fall under the neurofunk subgenre, with 60/70's funk beats and techno influenced ambiences.

Akzel is part of the first generation of artists from Brazil to release mp3 files despite of the traditional vinyl records with the support of international renowned labels and artists, mainly through mp3 selling websites like Beatport (USA/UK) and Amp3lifier (Germany).

His debut release was made by Native Mind's label, Offline Recordings in 2004, and then was the first artist to release in BrainJam Records, the drum'n'bass offshot from the techno master Harald Klotzberg and Decomplex Audio techno label, in 2005.

He is also known as a writer/journalist for the Brazilian prominent drum and bass websites, like DnBOnline.com.br and DrumBass.com.br. He usually writes reviews and also interviews with key characters from the electronic music scene.

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Drum and bass
Clownstep - Darkcore - Darkstep - Drumfunk - Hardstep - Intelligent - Jump-Up - Liquid funk - Techstep - Neurofunk
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