A Brazilian/Danish DJ Crew with a Passion for Brazilian Music
Batukizer is a dynamic DJ crew consisting of Carla and Rasmus Schack, hailing from Brazil and Denmark respectively. For over a decade, they have been immersing themselves in the rich and diverse world of Brazilian music, both on vinyl and digital formats. Their passion for the music is translated into infectious, percussion-driven dance parties that have been captivating audiences around the world.
The YouTube Sensation Bringing Unknown Brazilian Sounds to the World
Lockdown saw Batukizer skyrocket on YouTube with their visually stunning mixtapes garnering over a million views. They are renowned for bringing the richness of unknown and regional Brazilian sounds to their music, as well as incorporating exciting new discoveries. Their music is available on all platforms under the handle @Batukizer.
Meet Carla and Rasmus Schack: The Talented Duo Behind Batukizer
Behind the scenes, Carla has previously recorded two solo albums under the name Carla Alexandar, and continues to release club tracks as a vocalist. She was part of the all-female group Lilith in Brazil and has danced and sung for numerous Brazilian artists, including Jorge Ben, Gilberto Gil, Lenine, Daúde, and Akumdum, among others.
Rasmus Schack is a seasoned DJ with two decades of experience in club music. He made the decision to focus on Brazilian sounds after spending two years in Brazil, where he learned fluent Portuguese and studied Brazilian history, culture, and music at PUC Rio. He specializes in Brazilian and non-European music and has created popular podcasts for Danish music channels like heartbeats.dk, Music for Dreams, MMH Radio, and The Lake.