DJ Lag’s Something for Clermont returns!
This November DJ Lag’s Something for Clermont is returning with a line-up of Gqom, Amapiano and Afro House artists. Taking place at the White House Café in Clermont on November 7th, Something for Clermont is especially curated by DJ Lag to showcase some Durban legends as well as Clermont’s younger talent. Among the artists performing […]
DJ Lag’s “Jungle” soundtracks RICH MNISI’s sublime Hiya Kaya SS21 collection
The instrumental from DJ Lag’s new track “Jungle” soundtracks the film for Rich Mnisi’s sublime Hiya Kaya SS21 collection which was also shown as part of the recent Vogue Talents digital event. In a potent celebration of the impact of South African creative talent globally, DJ Lag’s “Jungle” plays an integral part in Mnisi’s timeless […]
‘My Power’, produced by DJ Lag, adds emotional heft to Beyoncé’s Black Is King
DJ Lag continues to expand his global presence – this time through the featuring of the king of gqom’s “My Power” in Beyoncé’s Black Is King visual album and its trailer. Premiering globally on Disney+ today (July 31st), Black Is King is written, directed and executive produced by the 24-time Grammy® Award-winner. Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue […]
DJ Lag’s Ice Drop featured in London Design Museum’s Electro exhibition
The acclaimed video for DJ Lag’s “Ice Drop” is featured in Electronic: From Kraftwerk to The Chemical Brothers, an exhibition currently being hosted by London Design Museum. The six minute-plus video uses stunning drone shots and other kinetic imagery to depict DJ Lag’s home township of Kwa-Dabeka in Durban. Released in 2017 and directed by […]
DJ Lag on Channel O Lockdown House Party
Grammy nominated Gqom King has us covered! Make sure to usher in the weekend with DJ Lag tonight on the only house party that matters at 8pm on Channel O’s Lockdown House Party. The party that saved us during lockdown will get a special treat tonight as DJ Lag shares new music. “I am so excited to be part of […]
AFROPUNK reviews Uhuru Dis
AFROPUNK reviews DJ Lag and Moonchild Sanelly’s music video for Uhuru Dis. West Side Story was cool but it has nothing on DJ Lag’s new video for “Uhuru Dis” Read the full article here.
Romeo & Juliet gets gqom treatment in DJ Lag’s stunning new “Uhuru Dis” video
DJ Lag once again delivers a singular creativity with his latest video – a visually stunning, gqom-style retelling of Romeo & Juliet. Taken off DJ Lag’s Uhuru EP and featuring South African musician, Moonchild Sanelly, “Uhuru Dis” has been turned into a magical realism-infused gqom musical, set in the coastal city of Durban. “Uhuru Dis: […]
DJ Lag joins heavyweight Ultra South African line-up
DJ Lag has joined the heavyweight line-up of artists destined to turn 2020’s Ultra South Africa into a dance music gathering to remember. With the likes of Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Luciano and DJ Snake on the bill, the gqom innovator is in excellent company at a festival that has gained a reputation for platforming the […]
Something for Clermont returns this April
DJ Lag’s career continues to ascend globally but he remains passionate about giving back to the community where he grew up. An important aspect of this are DJ Lag’s signature Something for Clermont events, with the next one taking place on April 4th . The line-up is set to include friends and family from Clermont […]
DJ Lag and Dear Ribane feature in Terence Neale’s BMW global campaign
DJ Lag has composed an original piece of music for an advert that champions individuals living on their own terms. Directed by the supremely talented Terence Neale, the BMW Option 2 campaign features Dear Ribane and electronic musician Merry Lamb Lamb – artists who are pushing boundaries in their creative fields. The new global campaign […]
