DJ Lag Adds New Dates to Global Tour
DJ Lag is expanding his 2026 world tour with a new run of dates across North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. The Durban Gqom pioneer has already taken his sound across major stages this year. His tour has included Fabric in London, Tresor in Berlin, Ultra South Africa and Descendants in New York City. Now, […]
DJ Lag Celebrates “Ngyasindelwa” Gold Certification
DJ Lag’s “Ngyasindelwa” has officially achieved Gold certification from the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA). The track features South African vocalist Zee Nxumalo and producer K.C Driller. It appears on Lag’s Southside mixtape, which has surpassed 10 million streams across platforms. Released as part of Southside, “Ngyasindelwa” quickly became one of the project’s standout […]
DJ Lag Remixes Lojay’s “Tenner”
DJ Lag brings his signature Gqom sound to Lojay’s Afrobeats hit “Tenner” with a new remix. Released on 5 August, Tenner (DJ Lag Remix) gives the track a darker, more club-focused edge. Lag reshapes the original production with the driving rhythms and stripped-back energy that have become central to his sound. Lojay’s vocals remain at […]
DJ Lag and Uncle Waffles’ “Cn I See U” Surpasses One Million Streams
Just six weeks after its release, “Cn I See U” by DJ Lag and Uncle Waffles has surpassed one million streams, marking another major milestone for the Gqom collaboration. Released as part of Uncle Waffles’ collaborative EP 4 Da Streets, the track also features Royal Musiq and brought together two of South Africa’s most influential […]
DJ Lag’s “Ngyasindelwa” Earns RISA Gold Certification
DJ Lag has earned another career milestone as his hit single “Ngyasindelwa”, featuring Zee Nxumalo and K.C Driller, receives Gold certification from the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA). Released as the opening track from his acclaimed Southside mixtape, the song quickly became one of the defining Gqom records of the summer. Its infectious production […]
DJ Lag’s Southside Earns SAMA Nomination for Best Gqom Album
DJ Lag’s acclaimed album Southside has been nominated for Best Gqom Album at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs), adding another milestone to a project that continues to shape the genre’s evolution. Released in 2025, Southside showcased DJ Lag’s signature sound while expanding the possibilities of Gqom through collaborations with some of South Africa’s leading […]
DJ Lag’s Global Tour Journey Continues with SAMPRA
DJ Lag’s 2026 world tour continues to gather momentum, with performances across Africa, Europe, North America, and South America already bringing his signature Gqom sound to audiences around the world. Powered by SAMPRA, the tour highlights DJ Lag’s ongoing role as one of South Africa’s most influential electronic music exports. It also marks another major […]
DJ Lag Set for Major International Tour Run
DJ Lag is marking the midpoint of his 2026 world tour with a continued run of international dates across Europe, North America, and beyond. The latest leg follows an already extensive touring schedule that has taken him across Africa, South America, and major club and festival stages worldwide. This upcoming stretch includes DJ Lag’s first […]
DJ Lag Releases “NOPS” for Mzansi Bass Compilation
DJ Lag releases NOPS as part of Mzansi Bass, a new compilation curated by Shannen SP and released through Colombian label Tratratrax. The project marks a first-time collaboration between DJ Lag and both Shannen SP and the label. It also places the Gqom pioneer alongside a new generation of artists shaping the future of South […]
Uncle Waffles & DJ Lag Unite on New Gqom Release “Cn I See U”
DJ Lag joins forces with global amapiano star Uncle Waffles on “Cn I See U?”, a standout collaboration from her newly released EP 4 Da Streets. The track marks an exciting crossover between two of South Africa’s most influential dance sounds. Released on 8 May 2026 through Encore Recordings, the project sees Uncle Waffles reunite […]