Gqom

Gqom is a hypnotic, bass-heavy genre of electronic dance music that emerged from the South African city of Durban in the early 2010s. A gritty blend of tribal African rhythms, house beats, and repetitive, minimalist, percussive loops, it provides a raw soundtrack for energetic dance battles in clubs and streets. The term "gqom" itself connotes the Zulu word for a hitting drum, reflecting its thumping and infectious nature. Gqom tracks are often characterized by their use of offbeat rhythmic elements and the incorporation of vocal chants and shouts that galvanize crowds into motion. It's a sound rooted in the contemporary urban fabric of South Africa, with a distinctive edge that's been shaped and popularized by DJs and producers like DJ Tira, Mampintsha, and others, who have propelled the genre into the international limelight.

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The other half of me
Album - 22 Tracks - Released November 13, 2026

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071 Nelly The Master Beat
Aubrey Qwana
BL Zero
Babalwa M
Beekay Monalayzzar
Big Zulu
Blxckie
Bob Mabena
Boohle
Buddy Sax
Bukzin Keyz
Busta 929
Buzzi Lee
CK THE DJ
Champuru Makhenzo
CowBoii
DJ Call Me
DJ Mad Blue
DJ Maphorisa
DJ Mydowa
DJ Nomza The King
DJ Tira
Da Capo
Da Lee LS
DaJiggySA
Darque
De Mthuda
Dj Jaivane
Dj Mobla
Dj Narciso Rsproduções
Djy Bongz deekota
Djy Mow Sa
Dlala Thukzin
Eemoh
Enny Man Da Guitar
Espoir La Tigresse
Fortunator
General C'mamane
JAZZWRLD
Jabs CPT
Janesh
Jayy Scott
Kabza De Small
Khalil Harrison
Kharishma
Kota Embassy
LeeMcKrazy
Leo B
Lorenzo Bathathe
MDU aka TRP
MaWhoo
Major League Djz
Mellow & Sleazy
Mlindo The Vocalist
Moonchild Sanelly
Mr JazziQ
Mr Style
Mr Thela
Mr Vee Sholo
Mtimban3
Murumba Pitch
Musa Keys
Myztro
Mzux Maen
Nandipha808
Naqua SA
Nkosazana Daughter
Ntando Yamahlubi
Ntate Stunna
Nvcho
Officixl RSA
Optimist Music ZA
Patoranking
Reece Madlisa
Royal MusiQ
Scotts Maphuma
Seun1401
Shandesh
Shaunmusiq
Sho Madjozi
Sims Noreng
Sipho Magudulela
SjavasDaDeejay
Sun-El Musician
TNK MusiQ
Thatohatsi
The Squad
Thukuthela
TitoM
Tman Xpress
Trechyson Molly vx
Tyler ICU
Uncool MC
Vanco
W4DE
Xduppy
Young Stunna
Yuppe
Zacari
Zee Nxumalo
JAZZWRLD
Thukuthela
DJ Maphorisa
Kabza De Small
Zacari
Kelvin Momo
GL_Ceejay
Zee Nxumalo
MaWhoo
Dlala Thukzin
Master KG
Thatohatsi
Scotts Maphuma
Xduppy
Babalwa M
Nkosazana Daughter
LeeMcKrazy
Kharishma
Vanco
Shebeshxt
Shimza
Tyler ICU
Makhadzi Entertainment
Mellow & Sleazy
Young Stunna
Major League Djz
Royal MusiQ
Patoranking
Shandesh
CowBoii
Ceeka RSA
Uncool MC
Buddy Sax
Pcee
Eemoh
Naqua SA
Uncle Waffles
Mthunzi
Stixx
Seun1401
Da Muziqal Chef
Bukzin Keyz
Madumane
Blxckie
Mlindo The Vocalist
Musa Keys
Cassper Nyovest
Ba Bethe Gashoazen
Khalil Harrison
Murumba Pitch
Big Zulu
Mas Musiq
Ami Faku
Sir Trill
Vigro Deep
Makhadzi
Tman Xpress
Chlé
ShaunMusiq & Ftears
TitoM
Yuppe
Beekay Monalayzzar
Tumelo_za
Daliwonga
King Monada
Kwesta
Ricky Lenyora
MDU aka TRP
Janesh
Dj Jaivane
De Mthuda
Boohle
Sino Msolo
Soa Mattrix
Usimamane
Mr Pilato
Mr JazziQ
Simmy
Sha Sha
Prince Kaybee
EeQue
Brandon Dhludhlu
Nandipha808
Blaq Diamond
Tony Duardo
Moonchild Sanelly
Riky Rick
Mluusician
Shakes & Les
Djy Biza
Mnqobi Yazo
Sun-El Musician
DJ Zinhle
Chley
M.J
Visca
Tebogo G Mashego
Nvcho
Ch'cco
Funky Qla