After a decade making waves in electronic music, the Gqom pioneer finally released his blockbuster debut album. He speaks to OkayAfrica about his early life, the album s inspirations and creation, and the possibilities for South African music.
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okayafrica Image by Nacho G Riaza, courtesy of artist. I just want to bring home a Grammy with the album, says DJ Lag about his upcoming debut album. Interview: DJ Lag is Firm on Taking Gqom To The Rest of the World
With a continual interest in gqom by the West, one of its pioneers,
DJ Lag, believes the genre will only get bigger and he hopes to win a Grammy for his upcoming album.
DJ Lag is often credited as being one of the pioneers and early adopters of gqom. While his talent and star power are treasured and celebrated around the world, back in his home country, South Africa, he is sometimes overlooked by the general public.