Known as one of the pioneers of gqom, DJ Lag continues to spread gqom, a DIY-type sub-genre of house music that originated in Durban, across clubs in Europe, Asia, and the USA.
The young DJ is slowly turning into a superstar DJ delivering trance-inducing performances. You haven’t experienced the full power of gqom until you witness a DJ Lag set, it’s like a spiritual journey coupled with a hard-hitting bass and an uncontrollable urge to vosho (or at least attempt).
Here are five reasons why we love one of gqom music’s originators:
- He propelled Durban’s gqom sound beyond the confines of the coastal city onto the world stage
- DJ Lag’s excellent production skills have played a huge role in turning gqom into a contender amongst the world’s best dance genres
- He has played in several major events and festivals, sharing the line-up with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Arctic Monkeys, and 6lack
- Alongside other gqom heavyweights, DJ Lag has built a community of young DJs and producers who defy the rules and bring the music industry to its knees
- His #GqomIsThePresent tour continues to spread gqom’s explosiveness.
