A Powerful Collaboration with Ape Drums
Internationally acclaimed South African producer and DJ, DJ Lag, widely known as the pioneer of Gqom, has released his brand-new single ‘GQTech’, a hard-hitting collaboration with Ape Drums of Major Lazer. Out now on all streaming platforms, the track fuses Lag’s unmistakable Durban-born sound with Afro-Tech energy and festival-sized intensity. The release is accompanied by a striking official visualiser.
Global Tour Continues to Cement His Influence
Currently in the midst of a globe-spanning tour, DJ Lag has already delivered electrifying sets at EDC Las Vegas, MTN Bushfire, and Ultra South Africa. His summer schedule included appearances at DC10 in Ibiza, Rush Festival in France, Open Ground in Germany, Glastonbury, and Fabric in the UK. Upcoming performances at ADE and Unsound Festival are set to expand his reach even further.
Pushing Boundaries With a Fresh Sound
Following the success of his recent single ‘Woza’—which received praise from Mixmag, DJ Mag, and Resident Advisor—‘GQTech’ takes things up a notch. The track blends pulsating percussion, hypnotic chants, and Lag’s signature Gqom synths with Ape Drums’ infectious rhythms and a powerful techno-inspired beat. The result is an immersive dance floor anthem that bridges Afro-Tech and Gqom in a way that feels bold and innovative.
A Full Circle Moment for DJ Lag
“Diplo from Major Lazer was one of the first international artists to connect with my music, so working with Ape Drums on this track feels like a full circle moment,” says DJ Lag. “And the fact that it’s such a banger makes it even better.” Ape Drums adds, “This record is so powerful. We both feel it bridges Afro-Tech and Gqom in a big way—and we can’t wait for the world to hear it.”
The Gqom King’s Ever-Growing Legacy
Known worldwide as the ‘Gqom King’, DJ Lag has amassed an impressive list of career highlights. These include a Metro FM Award nomination for ‘Hade Boss’, a SAMA nod for ‘Meeting with the King’, a feature on Beyoncé’s GRAMMY-nominated ‘The Lion King: The Gift’, and the multi-platinum hit ‘The Re-Up’ with over 20 million streams. Praised by Mixmag as “one of the best ambassadors for dance music in the world” and hailed by DJ Mag as “a pioneering force of Gqom’s global explosion,” DJ Lag continues to influence and shape electronic music culture worldwide.
An Explosive New Chapter
With more music on the horizon, continued festival appearances across the UK, Europe, and Africa, and his ongoing Rinse FM residency, DJ Lag shows no signs of slowing down. ‘GQTech’ marks not just a return, but an evolution—ushering in an exciting new era for one of the most groundbreaking artists in dance music today.
