Southside Mixtape by DJ Lag
In his latest sonic exploration, Southside Mixtape stands as an ode to the influences that have shaped DJ Lag’s boundary-defying gqom sound. The project sees him blending elements of 3-step, techno, and electronic music with his signature gqom energy, featuring party anthems, catchy hooks, and hard-hitting beats. It includes collaborations with industry heavyweights like DJ Maphorisa, rising stars such as Zee Nxumalo, Ape Drums, and Sykes, as well as emerging talents including Djknator and Novaboy. Rooted in his Durban heritage, the mixtape celebrates the rhythms that raised him while pushing gqom into bold, new sonic territory.
Tracklist
| 1. | DJ Lag, Zee Nxumalo, ft. K.C Driller - NgyaSindelwa | |
| 2. | DJ Lag, Ape Drums - GQTECH | 5:28 |
| 3. | DJ Lag, Djknator ft. Thobeka - WaWaWa | 4:11 |
| 4. | DJ Lag, Jay Music - Native Sound | |
| 5. | DJ Lag, Sir Trill, Sykes - Woza | 6:09 |
| 6. | DJ Lag, Vigro Deep ft. K.C Driller - Yey’Wena | |
| 7. | DJ Lag, Argento Dust, Natasha MD ft. K.C Driller - Shona Malanga | |
| 8. | DJ Lag, Djknator - RSVP | |
| 9. | WTF | |
| 10. | DJ Lag ft. NovaBoy - Detroit Rave | |
| 11. | Beast | |
| 12. | DJ Lag, DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy ft. SjavasDaDeejay, 2woshort, Stompiiey, K.C Drille - NgyaGowa | |
Credits
Label: Black Major x Ice Drop
A&R: Itamar Abastado Weiss
Mixing Engineer: Andre Hough
Mastering Engineer: Mike Zietsman
License
All rights reserved.
From the streets of Claremont, Durban, DJ Lag has become a global gqom pioneer and a trailblazer in South Africa’s electronic scene. A Metro FM and two-time SAMA nominee, he’s featured on Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift and performed at EDC Las Vegas and Glastonbury. With his latest work, he fuses gqom with electronic, techno, and 3-step sounds.