Catching Up With Vigro Deep
When we last sat down with Vigro Deep at Vibes on Main alongside Mr. JazziQ, the Pretoria-born DJ and producer was already cementing his place in the Amapiano movement. Fast forward to today, he returns with his latest offering, Baby Boy V, marking yet another chapter in his acclaimed Baby Boy series.
“Everything has been good, you know, music-wise, career-wise,”
he says.
“Opportunities have been there to raise the flag and be outside. I just keep going, man—touring, gigging, but still dropping projects.”
From Baby Boy I to Baby Boy V: Growth and Maturity
Vigro admits his early music was instinctive experimentation.
“From the first Baby Boy, I didn’t know what I was doing. I was just releasing music, putting out creativity here and there,”
he explains.
But Baby Boy V is different:
“This project is about showing the journey. Back then, the music didn’t make sense. Now it makes sense. It’s more mature, more culturally grounded.”
Afro-Tech Inspirations and Global Influence
Often labeled as an Afro-tech leaning Amapiano artist, Vigro embraces the hybrid.
“It’s intentional. I want to see how far I can go,”
he says.
“I’m always hungry to push boundaries. When you see guys like Shimza or Black Coffee, you realize it’s possible to take our sound global. I want to create something that resonates with everyone.”
That global vision became even clearer when international superstar Skrillex reached out after Vigro’s Boiler Room set in London.
“He DM’d me and said he loves my production, that I’m one of the greatest artists. We connected, spoke about the future of sound, and it showed me that what we’re doing is bigger than just home.”
Virgo Energy and Perfectionism in the Music
His stage name, Vigro Deep, reflects both his star sign and personality. Releasing Baby Boy V in September is no coincidence.
“Virgos are perfectionists. With this project, I wanted everything to be right—from the features to the sound. I feel like I’ve done my best for people to receive it the right way.”
Beyond DJing: A Live Musical Experience
Recently, Vigro has trended for incorporating live instrumentation into his sets.
“When I’m outside of South Africa, I want to show people that Amapiano is more than just pressing play. I can play keys, I can create a song in front of a crowd. Eventually, Vigro Deep is going to have a live band. That’s my biggest goal.”
Looking Ahead
From Baby Boy I in 2018 to international acclaim and collaborations with the likes of Focalistic, Kabza De Small, and now conversations with Skrillex, Vigro Deep’s story is one of relentless evolution. Baby Boy V not only highlights his personal growth but also pushes Amapiano further into uncharted territory.
“I’m not fully into Afro-tech,”
he concludes,
“but I come with a sound that resonates. It’s music for the world.”
