Internationally acclaimed South African producer and DJ DJ Lag, widely recognized as the pioneer of Gqom, makes a powerful return with his new single “GQTech,” a hard-hitting collaboration with Ape Drums of Major Lazer. Out now on all platforms, the track fuses DJ Lag’s Durban-born sound with Afro-Tech energy and festival-sized intensity, delivering an unstoppable anthem built for dance floors worldwide. The release also arrives with an official visualizer.
Currently in the midst of a globe-spanning tour, DJ Lag has already brought his electrifying sets to EDC Las Vegas, MTN Bushfire, and Ultra South Africa, while recent appearances at DC10 in Ibiza, Rush Festival in France, Open Ground in Germany, Glastonbury, and Fabric in the UK further showcase his international impact. With upcoming performances at ADE and Unsound Festival, his global reach continues to expand at a rapid pace.
Following the success of his recent single “Woza”—praised by Mixmag, DJ Mag, and Resident Advisor—“GQTech” pushes boundaries even further. Built on pulsating percussion, hypnotic chants, and Lag’s signature Gqom synths, the track is elevated by Ape Drums’ infectious rhythms and a techno-inspired drive. The result is a seamless, unexpected fusion that bridges Afro-Tech and Gqom in bold, innovative fashion.
“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 worldwide as the “Gqom King,” DJ Lag’s influence extends far beyond Durban. His career includes 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 (over 20 million streams). Hailed by Mixmag as “one of the best ambassadors for dance music in the world” and praised by DJ Mag as “a pioneering force of Gqom’s global explosion,” he continues to redefine the soundscape of electronic music with every release.
With more music on the horizon, 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 for an artist who has never stopped pushing boundaries.
Stream DJ Lag and Ape Drums’ new collaboration “GQTech” now on all major platforms.
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