DJ Lag caps another incredible year with “Amanikiniki” video
DJ Lag is capping another incredible year with the release of the video for “Amanikiniki”, featuring Unticipated Soundz. The closing track on DJ Lag’s Uhuru EP, “Amanikiniki” was shot in Clermont in the lead-up to, and during, the landmark Boiler Room x Ballantine this September. Boiler Room and Ballantine’s first foray into the Durban region […]
DJ Lag to perform at London’s Jazz Café during the Uhuru Tour
London’s premiere live music venue, celebrating the best music from across the world seven nights a week has reserved one special night for our Gqom King, DJ Lag. The Jazz Café has played host to some pretty groundbreaking musicians as Abdullah Ibrahim, Amy Winehouse, Baba Maal and Lee Scratch Perry. Joining him on the evening will […]
DJ Lag’s UHURU is considered for the 2020 Grammy Awards nominations
DJ Lag was invited to join the academy, which numbers about 14 000 members, back in June when he was in Los Angeles to produce for Beyoncé’s album The Lion King: The Gift. While there is still some mileage to cover to be selected for a nomination, being able to submit the first Gqom record […]
DJ Lag’s Uhuru EP has got the press talking
DJ Lag’s Debut EP, Uhuru has got a numerous publication’s talking about his latest EP, Uhuru. Resident Advisor breaks down the meaning of Uhuru in their review of Lag’s latest release here. Alessandro Gueli of Texx and the City refers to ‘the quality of his production‘ to be ‘sweetly subtle‘ in their review here. Sho […]
Red Bull digs deep into DJ Lag’s journey with Gqom
Tseliso Monaheng from Red Bull digs deep into conversation with DJ Lag about his journey and how he became the King of Gqom. Read the full article here.
DJ Lag puts together a mix for Afro Punk as they get into conversation all things music
King of Gqom makes an exclusive DJ mix for Afro Punk. He also shares some thoughts about the roots of gqom, his collaborations and where the music is headed next. Read the full interview and listen to the mix here.
DJ Lag’s “My Power” makes Beyonce documentray trailer
Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with a touching and invigorating documentary special, “Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift.” This intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, The Lion King: The Gift, features footage and interviews detailing the hard work and passion that went into her “love letter to Africa.” Featuring as […]
Africa is Now speaks with DJ Lag about all things music
John Claude from Africa is Now gets into conversation with DJ Lag about all things music. Read the full article here.
Changing the narrative – Black Major at Lake of Stars
It’s an interesting time for African music. If the cultural artefacts we create reflect our inner worlds, as well as the society in which we are created, then the music we provide as the soundtrack to our lives will be made either to tell our stories – or distract us from the things we can’t […]
DJ Lag’s Something for Clermont hosts Boiler Room x Ballantines True Music Series
For the first time, on Friday 27th September Boiler Room x Ballantine’s True Music will head to Durban for the ultimate Gqom line-up. This limited capacity show will be headlined and curated by pioneer DJ Lag who propelled the Durban sound way beyond the city, straight into the international music zeitgeist. DJ Lag’s homecoming show, […]
