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: […]
DJ Lag and DJ Tira share ‘Siyagroova’
South African artists DJ Lag and DJ Tira collaborate for the first time on their latest track ‘Siyagroova’. The single is available to buy and stream on all platforms now. ‘Siyagroova’ is built on a sonic bedrock that could only have emerged from two of Durban’s most acclaimed music innovators. The song is nothing short […]
Lag x Say3 release ATL to DBN through Club Djembe
It should come as no surprise to those who have attended Bristol’s Club Djembe (which has been regularly filling up venues since 2017) – that the team behind the scenes have put as much quality-focused attention to releasing music as they have done to curating their line-ups. It’s been just over a year since Club […]
DJ Lag gives spring a bounce with new single ‘Jungle’ feat NOTA
DJ Lag is giving spring a bounce with the release of a brand new single featuring up-and-coming Durban vocalist, NOTA. Titled “Jungle”, the track is the first in a series of singles that will be released from now until the end of 2020. In February, DJ Lag will release a mini-album as the kick-off to […]
