DJ Lag’s first full-length record keeps faithful to the idea of experimentation in the underground on a thrilling set of new songs. Enigmatically titled Meeting with the King, it builds off DJ Lag’s signature darker style but sees the producer drop the BPM from 127 to 124-12 on several tracks. This reveals a slower, sexier […]
“Introducing itself with over a minute of minimal grooves and atmospheric sweeps before singer Ndoni takes centre stage, the attention to detail on DJ Lag’s ‘Thongo Lami’ is immediately apparent, each eight-bar plunging listeners deeper into its rhythmic trance. Roughly translated from Zulu as “My Dream”, it’s instantly indicative of what to expect from ‘Meeting with the King’, with […]
Amidst a whirlwind of great coverage for his debut album, a stunning cover and in-depth interview in Mixmag has helped cement DJ Lag’s iconic status. Shot by Travys Owen, the cover image of DJ Lag for the world’s biggest electronic dance and club magazine is enigmatic, futuristic and utterly memorable. The accompanying story by Shiba […]
17.02 Rich Durban, Durban 18.02 Backstage Shisha Lounge, Richards Bay 18.02 Mlungus Kitchen, Durban 19.02 Artizen Restaurant & Lounge, KwaMashu 25.02 Boiler Room x Ebumnandini, Johannesburg 26.02 The Bar, Johannesburg 26.02 Megalo, Johannesburg 27.02 Drama, Johannesburg 27.02 SUMO, Johannesburg 04.03 Moonshine, Paris 05.03 Moonshine, Brussels 11.03 Razzmatazz, Barcelona 12.03 Ziongate, Amsterdam
“The new track features talented vocalist Amanda Black — beautifully illustrating the soul at the very heart of the globally acclaimed South African artist’s music. Alongside “Destiny”, a raft of singles, high-profile appearances and live shows has stoked anticipation for the release of Meeting with the King in music fans in South Africa and across the world.” […]
DJ Lag has spoken about the “high aesthetic” that Manthe Ribane and Travys Owen bring to the video for “Raptor”, his critically acclaimed, club-ready single with Sinjin Hawke off the just released Meeting with the King. Manthe Ribane, who is featured on the video, and Travys Owen, the director, are like family to me,” DJ […]
War Child UK has launched a new fundraising platform with a focus on underground music. The project, dubbed The Right To Dance, will “raise vital funds for War Child’s critical work assisting the safety and recovery of children affected by conflict”. Working alongside figures from across the global dance music community, exclusive content will be […]
DJ Lag is among the 54 international artists, songwriters and producers inducted into the #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022. One of eight Africans, his inclusion was announced by YouTube late October. He is among the first cohort of songwriters and producers to be included in the initiative that seeks to expand the platform’s “commitment […]
Singer and songwriter TYLA unveils a brand new single and music video entitled “Overdue” [feat. DJ Lag & Kooldrink] today. Get it HERE via Epic Records. Fusing house, electronic energy, and pop expanse, the track gallops forward on a propulsive beat as TYLA’s voice stretches from moments of subdued intimacy into an ecstatic and entrancing refrain, […]
DJ Lag joins the Boiler Room Festival Line Up. Boiler Room Festival returns to London this October. The stacked programme continues to deliver its core mission: giving as much space to emerging artists as established names. Live-streamed to the world, the ambitious programme will unfold over four nights, shifting focus to explore four scenes and […]
