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 […]
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‘I’m Alive’ earns Sha Sha SAMA nomination for Best African Act
Sha Sha is one of the nominees at SAMA 29 with her album I’m Alive snagging a nomination in the Rest of Africa category. On hearing the news the Zimbabwean singer and songwriter gave thanks to everyone who “collaborated, composed, wrote, produced, recorded and featured” on the album as well as those who supported, released […]
DJ Lag’s ‘Meeting With The King’ nominated for South African Music Award
DJ Lag’s debut full length album Meeting with the King has been nominated in the Best Gqom Album category at the upcoming South African Music Awards (SAMAs), set to take place at the Durban International Convention Centre on 17th and 18th November. “It means so much to me to have this acknowledgement here at home […]