Turn up the volume: DJ Lag reimagines Gqom with his latest hit 'Woza'
The Durban-born producer, widely regarded as the 'King of Gqom', is back with his latest single, 'Woza', featuring Sir Trill and Sykes - a track that pushes the boundaries of Gqom while staying rooted in its township origins.
Speaking to 'Independent Media Lifestyle', DJ Lag opened up about the creative process behind the track.
'It started with the beat,' he explained. 'I made it last year and recorded Sir Trill in December. I left the song unfinished for months, thinking about who else to bring on, and Sykes felt like the perfect choice.'
He added, 'That 3-Step vibe was something I had been exploring at the time … I actually made this beat around the time I was first dipping my toes into that sound.'
The collaboration with Sir Trill and Sykes was organic.
'I sent Sir Trill the track and he loved it. He finally popped into the studio while I was in a session with Thakzin, laid the vocals down, and that's why he's shouting out Thakzin on the hook,' DJ Lag recalled.
'With Sykes, I wanted someone who's a great male vocalist and writer, and he came to mind. It just made sense.'
'Woza' merges the unmistakable pulse of Gqom with fresh electronic textures. 'I always try to give a fresh sound to Gqom,' DJ Lag said. 'With this song, I added a lot of 3-step elements … it just came naturally.'
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