Boy Azooga
Boy Azooga is an eclectic and wide-ranging indie project led by Welsh singer and multi-instrumentalist Davey Newington. Bearing a disparate spate of influences, from Run-D.M.C. to William Onyeabor and the Beach Boys, Boy Azooga's sonic imprint is just as unusual, with hooky pop melodies, strong doses of fuzz and funk, and a heavy emphasis on rhythmic elements. Initially a solo vehicle, Newington enlisted a trio of friends -- bassist Sam Barnes, keyboardist Dylan Morgan, and drummer Dafydd Davies -- to form his live band following the 2018 release of his debut album, 1 2 Kung Fu!, on Heavenly Records.
A native of Cardiff, Newington was raised by classically trained musicians, and while proficient on a number of instruments, he gravitated to the drums in the early part of his career. Prior to unveiling Boy Azooga in 2017, he was best known by the moniker Bongo Fury, playing drums in Charlotte Church's Late Night Pop Dungeon. Nicking his name from a chant used by The Little Rascals, he released the groovy synth pop single "Face Behind Her Cigarette" in 2017 and inked a deal with Heavenly to release the full-length he'd been toiling over for several years. With the exception of some string parts tracked by his father, 2018's 1 2 Kung Fu! was sung and played entirely by Newington.
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Discography
9 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Face Behind Her Cigarette
Alternative & Indie - Released by Heavenly Recordings on Nov 2, 2017
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1, 2, Kung Fu!
Alternative & Indie - Released by Heavenly Recordings on Jun 8, 2018
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Loner Boogie
Alternative & Indie - Released by Heavenly Recordings on Feb 12, 2018
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Waitin' (Edit)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Heavenly Recordings on Aug 27, 2018
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
O Silly Me
Alternative & Indie - Released by Heavenly Recordings on Nov 13, 2019
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
U.F.O.
Alternative & Indie - Released by Heavenly Recordings on Mar 30, 2020
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Do the Standing Still
Rock - Released by Heavenly Recordings on Oct 15, 2018
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Jerry
Alternative & Indie - Released by Heavenly Recordings on Apr 30, 2018
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Face Behind Her Cigarette (Mikey Young Remix)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Heavenly Recordings on Dec 10, 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo