Data updated on 2025-07-29 16:04:54 UTC
Beatsbyhand is the stage name of Hein Bosman, a DJ and music producer from Port Elizabeth, now based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He’s known for crafting bass-heavy house music, blending deep house, Afro house, and soulful elements with pulsating beats. His sound often features sun-drenched chords and soulful vocal samples, as heard in his 2022 debut album *I Am Jazz*, which followed his 2020 single “Are You Jazz?” that gained support from artists like Bonobo and Nightmares on Wax.
Bosman started producing at 18 after being introduced to FL Studio, drawing from his seven years playing multiple instruments in a church band. Initially performing as Advent, he created Beatsbyhand to explore a different sound and tempo, focusing on hand-crafted beats for the dancefloor. His tracks, like “SARS,” “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)” featuring Kali Mija, and “King of My Castle,” reflect South Africa’s vibrant music scene, often incorporating local genres like 3 Step. He’s released music through labels like Stay True Sounds and Soul Candi Records, earning praise for his production quality from figures like Osunlade and Laurent Garnier.
Bosman started producing at 18 after being introduced to FL Studio, drawing from his seven years playing multiple instruments in a church band. Initially performing as Advent, he created Beatsbyhand to explore a different sound and tempo, focusing on hand-crafted beats for the dancefloor. His tracks, like “SARS,” “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)” featuring Kali Mija, and “King of My Castle,” reflect South Africa’s vibrant music scene, often incorporating local genres like 3 Step. He’s released music through labels like Stay True Sounds and Soul Candi Records, earning praise for his production quality from figures like Osunlade and Laurent Garnier.
Total plays
16.5 million
Updated on 2025-07-29
Monthly listeners
94,351
Followers
13,419
Top Cities
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Johannesburg11,365 listeners -
Cape Town6,985 listeners
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Pretoria6,311 listeners
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Durban3,211 listeners
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Gauteng2,016 listeners
Most popular tracks
| Track | Plays | Duration | Release date | |
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3,031,879 | 3:57 | 2021-05-21 | |
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2,411,240 | 7:52 | 2022-03-18 | |
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2,208,354 | 3:39 | 2020-07-10 | |
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2,166,272 | 2:55 | 2021-03-26 | |
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1,452,635 | 3:22 | 2020-09-04 | |
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1,130,308 | 3:27 | 2019-05-24 | |
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473,123 | 2:37 | 2023-06-09 | |
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360,334 | 3:27 | 2021-05-21 | |
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332,348 | 4:04 | 2024-05-17 | |
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323,991 | 2:37 | 2024-01-26 |
