DJ Lag steps into global spotlight once more on Goon Club Allstars & Friends Volume 1
The second half of 2021 sees DJ Lag step into the global spotlight once more – this time as one of four artists featured on a new release by the London-based record label and collective Goon Club. Releasing on August 27th, Goon Club Allstars & Friends Volume 1 is the 13th release from the Goon […]
Crack Magazine : Listen to a Club- Ready Playlist from DJ Lag
“I’m a believer in community – whether it’s Clermont, where I come from, or the artists that I collaborate with,” says DJ Lag on his playlist picks. “I chose these tracks with that in mind, as a way of connecting more broadly with the artists that I have worked with internationally and also showcasing the […]
DJ Lag joins line-up of new London music festival YAM Carnival
DJ Lag continues to expand his global impact with another high-profile international gig –this time as part of the line-up of London’s YAM Carnival.The brand new music festival was originally planned to launch in 2020 as a weekendcelebration of the African diaspora, including Caribbean and Latin American culture.Delayed by the pandemic, YAM Carnival now kicks […]
Two DJ Lag tracks for hit Netflix series JIVA!
Fittingly for a dance-rooted show set in Durban, two DJ Lag tracks feature on the hit Netflix series, JIVA!, currently showing on the streaming platform across different global territories. “Amanikiniki”, featuring Unticipated Soundz and off DJ Lag’s 2019 album Uhuru, and the 2021’s single “Samba Ngolayini” with Worst Behavior and Gento Bareto both appear in […]
DJ Lag remixes Bongeziwe Mabandla single ‘Ndiyakuthanda’
Gqom pioneer DJ Lag has remixed ‘Ndiyakuthanda’, the critically acclaimed track from fellow South African artist Bongeziwe Mabandla, out 26th March. The DJ Lag remix of ‘Ndiyakuthanda’ injects percussive dancefloor energy into the original, while losing none of its hypnotic charm. ‘Ndiyakuthanda’ featured on Mabandla’s third studio album iimini, released to critical acclaim last year. […]
Cakeshop celebrates its eighth birthday with the release of a mammoth compilation featuring DJ LAG
South Korean venue and nightlife institution Cakeshop celebrates its eighth birthday with the release of a mammoth compilation on its new imprint Carousel. ‘CRSL 001’ will be released on March 12. It features original contributions from the likes of DJ Lag, Jubilee, DJ Python, Net Gala, Ase Manual, Mobilegirl and so many more. The intention behind the compilation is to provide an insight into […]
Apple Music Launches Isgubhu, The Definitive Home Of Africa’s Dance And Electronic Music
Apple Music has launched Isgubhu, the ultimate destination for African Dance and Electronic music. Africa’s bustling and bubbling Dance & Electronic music scene has become a global player over the last few decades and Apple Music is on a mission to spotlight and elevate the work of the DJs, producers and artists in this space. “Apple Music […]
“Samba Ngolayini” gets star-packed remix – and new dance challenge
The summertime hit track “Samba Ngolayini” by DJ Lag x Worst Behaviour has been given a star-packed remix that also comes with a new dance challenge. DJ Tira, Okmalumkoolkat, Tipcee, BEAST and Gento Bareto all add their creativity to the “Samba Ngolayini” Remixw, due out on all streaming platforms via Afrotainment on Friday February 5th. […]
DJ Lag x DJ Tira’s “Siyagroova” video breaks borders with Complex premiere
South African artists DJ Lag and DJ Tira share the exclusive video for ‘Siyagroova’, directed by Allison Swank. The track is available to buy and stream on all platforms now via Black Major. ‘Siyagroova’ is built on a sonic bedrock that could only have emerged from two of Durban’s most acclaimed music innovators. The song […]
DJ Lag and Morena Leraba on Nyege Nyege 2020 lineup
Nyege Nyege opens registration to new platform focused on African underground music and culture Announces full line up for 96 hour Music and Arts Festival featuring over 350 artists co-presented by 45 African and Afro-centric collectives.Festival will be taking over Ugandan national TV NBS for major LIVE shows, reaching tens of millions of African viewers through cable network.Theme: […]
