Bokani Dyer, DJ Lag and Bongeziwe Mabandla nominated for Metro FM awards
The nominations are as follows: Best African Pop – Bongeziwe Mabandla “amaXesha” Best Kwaito/Gqom – DJ Lag & Mr Nationathings “Hade Boss” Best Jazz Album – Bokani Dyer “Radio Sechaba” You can cast your vote by dialling *120*45787# The Metro FM awards ceremony takes place on the 27th April 2024.
DJ Lag headlines London’s Village Underground
DJ Lag, gears up for his highly anticipated headline debut at Village Underground on May 26th. This bank holiday performance adds another milestone to his repertoire, solidifying his status as the King of gqom. Tickets
DJ Lag & Mr Nation Thingz – Hade Boss (feat. K.C Driller) Visualiser
Electronic Groove spotlights Hade Boss visualiser!
“‘Hade Boss’ is a creative partnership between Mr Nation Thingz and DJ Lag and features contributions from KC Driller. “This track, co-produced with my associate KC Driller from Clermont, marks the start of something truly remarkable,” shares DJ Lag.“ – Juan Ignacio R. Wilkinson Read the full feature on Electronic Groove here
Hade Boss a “certified viral hit that pulsates with infectious energy and captivating rhythms” says The Pit London
“”Hade Boss” by DJ Lag and Mr Nation Thingz, featuring K.C Driller, is a certified viral hit that pulsates with infectious energy and captivating rhythms.” – Alfred Afari Read the full review on The Pit London here
DJ Lag’s viral TikTok song “Hade Boss” hits 2 million streams across digital platforms
From pioneering the sound of Gqom into the mainstream to the point of award recognition, #SAMA29 winner, DJ Lag, continues to be a culture shifter and front runner in this space. His latest offering “Hade Boss” with Mr Nation Thingz featuring KC Driller further reinforces DJ Lag’s earned titled of the Gqom King. Becoming a […]
DJ LAG & MR NATION THINGZ RELEASE VIRAL TIKTOK SONG ‘HADE BOSS’
Mr Nation Thingz originally teased ‘Hade Boss’ on TikTok in December – a collaboration he’d been working on with 2023 SAMA Best Gqom Album winner DJ Lag. What they didn’t anticipate was how much the song would blow up on TikTok and champion its own dance challenge, long before it was finalised or had a […]
DJ Lag winner of Best Gqom Album SAMA 2023
DJ Lag added yet another accolade to his growing list of honours – this time by winning the Best Gqom Album at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs). The honour was for the International Pantsula’s debut album Meeting with the King, with the announcement being made ahead of the official ceremony at the SunBet Arena […]
DJ Lag pushes sonic boundaries with Blxckie collab “Kwenzakalan”
DJ Lag’s reputation as a sonic innovator is revealing itself yet again through a new collaboration with South African rap sensation, Blxckie and emerging vocalists Leodaleo and Dezzodigo. Titled “Kwenzakalan”, the single releases on Black Major x Ice Drop and is nothing short of a mash-up banger of Gqom and Hip Hop that creates a […]
Gqom pioneer DJ Lag wins Best Gqom Album at #SAMA29 & teases new music
After pivoting the pioneering sound of Gqom into the mainstream to the point of award recognition, a slew of globetrotting singles, EPs, tours, and a Beyonce collaboration, all leading to the grand release of his debut album “Meeting With The King“ with collaborators such as Lady Du, Mr Jazziq, Amanda Black and the late Mpura; congratulations are in order for DJ Lag who has won the prestigious […]
