Artist: DJ LAG

DJ Lag Delivers Exclusive Mix for Dekmantel

Following his recent collaboration with Ape Drums of Major Lazer, DJ Lag steps into the spotlight once again with a long-overdue entry in the Dekmantel Mix Series. The South African Gqom pioneer delivers a genre-blending journey that moves fluidly from silky smooth deep jams to crisp metallic steppers and warped dub — with several unreleased tracks woven […]

DJ Lag and Ape Drums Drop DJ Mix – Out on Youtube and SoundCloud

Following the release of their collaborative track GQTECH and their electrifying back-to-back set on Rinse FM UK, DJ Lag and Ape Drums  reunite to deliver a full-length exclusive mix. Spanning one hour, the set blends their distinct sounds into a seamless journey that merges Tech, Gqom, and global club energy into something truly dynamic. The mix is now available on YouTube and SoundCloud, […]

DJ Lag and Ape Drums (Major Lazer) collaborate on “GQTECH”

DJ Lag and Ape Drums of Major Lazer have joined forces to deliver a festival banger with the release of “GQTECH”. The track merges pulsating percussion with Lag’s signature Gqom synths, layered with rhythmic bass and hypnotic chants over a powerful Tech beat. To complement the release, they’ve also dropped an official visualizer, bringing the track’s energy […]

DJ Lag Lands Sunday Nation Front Page After Nairobi Debut

Fresh off his Lagos debut, DJ Lag carried his streak of powerful performances to Nairobi as part of his African Tour. The event, curated by 720 Media, featured DJ Lag alongside fellow South African artist Funky QLA for 720 Music Lab Presents: DJ LAG & FUNKY QLA. His dynamic set not only lit up the night […]

DJ Lag’s Lagos Headline Debut Marks Powerful Stop on African Tour

On 26 August, DJ Lag brought his unmistakable sonic energy to Lagos for his first-ever headline show in Nigeria. The performance was hosted by Aktiv Kulture, a Lagos-based platform championing progressive African sounds, and known for bringing South African acts like Jazzworx and Thukuthela to Nigerian audiences. For one electric night, Lagos experienced DJ Lag’s […]

DJ Lag Announces First Curated African Tour with Stops in Nairobi and Lagos

This July and August, DJ Lag kicks off his first-ever curated African tour, bringing his signature Gqom energy to cities across the continent. The tour features stops in Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lagos, Nairobi, and Pretoria — with more dates to be announced. Several stops mark a return for Lag, revisiting cities and stages he’s ignited before — from the […]

DJ Lag Brings Gqom to Glamcult TV

Amid a run of high-energy performances across Europe — including Rush Festival in France and DC10 in Ibiza — DJ Lag makes a powerful appearance on Glamcult TV, the music-forward platform spotlighting underground culture and sound from around the globe. Recorded at Glamcult’s Amsterdam studio, the exclusive 30-minute set captures the raw intensity and hypnotic […]

Rinse FM Welcomes DJ Lag for New Monthly Residency

Starting this month, DJ Lag joins the influential airwaves of Rinse FM with a brand-new monthly radio residency, broadcasting every first Tuesday of the month from 20:00 to 22:00 (UK time). The first episode, which aired on 3 June 2025, is now available to stream here. Each show offers a curated dive into DJ Lag’s global sound — from the pulse […]

DJ Lag Unleashes ‘Woza’ ft. Sykes and Sir Trill – Out Now

DJ Lag continues to push the boundaries of genre and geography. Currently in the midst of an expansive world tour with stops at EDC Las Vegas, MTN Bushfire, and Ultra South Africa, he’s not just leading the movement — he’s redefining it on a global scale. Now, DJ Lag returns with ‘Woza’, a hard-hitting new […]