Ugandan, record label Nyege Nyege Tapes, released gqom records featuring gqom pioneers, gqom record producers and vocalists such as Menzi Shabane, Phelimuncasi, Ugandan DJ Scoturn, DJ Ndakx and DJ Nhlekzin.

Mar 27, 2023 · Artists including Babes Wodumo, Boohle, Sho Madjozi, Moonchild Sanelly, Distruction Boyz and DJ Lag, among others, have continued to churn out gqom hits, with the latter gracing our cover in September 2021.

Sep 7, 2021 · Durban’s DJ Lag is a pioneer of the world-conquering South African dance music genre, gqom. He’s toured the world and worked with superstars, but he’s also fought battles – against copycats, at home and abroad, and a changing dance music scene.

Lwazi Asanda Gwala, better known as DJ Lag, [1] is a South African DJ and record producer. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of gqom, [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in the early 2010s in Durban, South Africa. [8]

Although rightfully known as a gqom pioneer, DJ Lag is a sonic explorer unafraid of moving across boundaries of sound and geography and easily capable of standing alongside the world’s biggest stars.

Feb 21, 2022 · DJ Lag watched as the genre he abandoned dominated South African charts, but even then his faith in Gqom’s guttural sounds was unwavering. At the release of his self-titled 2016 EP at Goon Club Allstars , crowds abroad roared for …

DJ Lag’s name everywhere on social media includes “ gqom king,” a nod to his status as one of the pioneers of the genre.

Feb 24, 2022 · After three solo EPs, DJ Lag’s debut album, the anticipated Meeting With The King, is finally out. The fourteen-track project demonstrates Lag’s mastery of Gqom, building immersive...

Get ready to turn up the volume with this non-stop 30-minute Gqom mix straight from the heart of Durban! Featuring heavy basslines, hypnotic rhythms, and tha...

In this interview DJ Lag takes us through his amazing journey as a Gqom artist. From humble beginnings, to rubbing shoulders with the likes of Beyoncé, he is a perfect example of how hard work pays. Check out the interview below, and draw inspiration whilst at it.