Internationally acclaimed South African producer and DJ, DJ Lag, widely known as the pioneer of Gqom, makes a commanding return with his 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, delivering a powerful anthem built for dance floors worldwide. The track is accompanied by the official visualiser.
Currently in the midst of a globe-spanning tour, DJ Lag has brought his electrifying sets to EDC Las Vegas, MTN Bushfire, and Ultra South Africa, further cementing his place as one of the most influential forces in global dance music. With recent appearances at DC10 in Ibiza, Rush Festival in France, Open Ground in Germany, Glastonbury, and Fabric in the UK, as well as upcoming shows at ADE and Unsound Festival, his international reach continues to expand at a rapid pace.
Following the success of his recent single ‘Woza’—praised by Mixmag, DJ Mag, Resident Advisor and more—‘GQTech’ pushes boundaries even further. Driven by pulsating percussion, hypnotic chants, and Lag’s signature Gqom synths, the track is elevated by Ape Drums’ infectious rhythms and a powerful techno-inspired beat. The result is a seamless and unexpected fusion, both immersive and irresistibly danceable, that bridges Afro-Tech and Gqom in a way that feels fresh and vital.
“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.”
Known globally as the ‘Gqom King’, DJ Lag’s influence stretches far beyond Durban. With career-defining moments that 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 a multi-platinum smash with The Re-Up (over 20 million streams), Lag has carved out a unique position as both an underground innovator and a mainstream powerhouse. Praised by Mixmag as “one of the best ambassadors for dance music in the world” and described by DJ Mag as “a pioneering force of Gqom’s global explosion,” he continues to reshape the soundscape of global electronic music with every release.
With more music on the way, 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—an explosive new chapter from an artist who has never stopped pushing boundaries.
TOUR DATES:
04.10 Homecoming Africa, Pretoria
10.10 Unsound Festival, Krakow, Poland
11.10 Unsound Festival, Krakow, Poland
23.10 Descendants ADE, Amsterdam
25.10 RS Festival, Bern, Switzerland
28.11 Rage in the City, Johannesburg
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