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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NKOSI
Single - Released May 2, 2025
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DJ Maphorisa
Scotts Maphuma
Kelvin Momo
Kabza De Small
LeeMcKrazy
Master KG
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The Sound of Underground Amapiano 205 Gqom artists
The Sound of Quantum Sound 160 Gqom artists
The Needle / Botswana 62 Gqom artists
The Sound of Bolobedu House 55 Gqom artists
The Needle / Namibia 50 Gqom artists
The Needle / Botswana - Current 49 Gqom artists

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