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DJ Lag
DJ Lag, known as the “Gqom King”, is a pioneering South African producer and DJ credited with globalizing the raw, percussive sound of Gqom. Rising from Durban’s underground to the world stage, he’s become a driving force in global electronic music. His 2022 debut album Meeting with the King introduced “Gqom 2.0” — blending Amapiano, Afro House, and Afro Tech — and earned critical acclaim and a SAMA nomination. In 2023, his viral hit “Hade Boss” surpassed 20 million streams and achieved multi-platinum status. A frequent global headliner, Lag has played stages like Boiler Room, DC-10 Ibiza, Glastonbury, and Village Underground, and collaborated with artists including Beyoncé (“My Power”) and Novelist. With new releases like “Woza” and a bold move into 3 Step, DJ Lag continues to redefine the future of African club music.

Songs

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NgyaSindelwa (feat. K.C Driller)
DJ Lag
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WaWaWa (feat. Thobeka)
DJ Lag & Djknator
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MY POWER
Nija
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RSVP
DJ Lag & Djknator
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Hade Boss (feat. K.C Driller)
DJ Lag

Albums

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THE REBELLION

2024
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Meeting With The King

2022
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Southside Mixtape

2025

Singles & EPs

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WaWaWa (feat. Thobeka)

Single • 2025
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Monkey Effects

Single • 2025
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Hade Boss (Re-Up) (feat. Kamo Mphela, 2woshort, Xduppy & K.C Driller)

Single • 2024
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GQTECH

Single • 2025
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Bass & Drum

Single • 2025
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Umthwalo Wam (feat. DJ Target, Sandza De Keys & Slade)

Single • 2024
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Woza

Single • 2025
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Yebo (Radio Edit) (feat. Thobeka)

Single • 2024
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Woza

Single • 2025
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Oke Oke

Single • 2024

Videos

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WaWaWa (feat. Thobeka)

DJ Lag & Djknator • 184K views
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Native Sound

DJ Lag & Jay Music • 74K views
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GQTECH

Ape Drums & DJ Lag • 56K views
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Ice Drop

DJ Lag • 1M views
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RSVP

DJ Lag & Djknator • 76K views
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Yebo (feat. Thobeka)

DJ Lag • 377K views

Featured on

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Celebrating Kwanzaa: Kujichagulia

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting Beyoncé

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Afro-Electronic & Dance

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Africa's Influence

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Amapiano Hits 2024

Playlist • YouTube Music
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CREDITS: Nova Wav

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Black Girl Magic

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by DJ Lag

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Music Videos

Playlist • DJ LAG • 19K views
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DJ Lag - Southside Mixtape

Playlist • DJ LAG • 34K views
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Releases

Playlist • DJ LAG • 257 views

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