SA: Jay Music remixes DJ Lag’s Yebo

9 Dec 2024 - 12:21

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South African amapiano producer Jay Music has remixed DJ Lag’s ‘Yebo’ song off the The Rebellion album rollout.

Jay Music and DJ Lag.

The amapiano and tech-infused remix reimagines the original through Jay Music’s piano-tempoed, hard-hitting drum programming lens.

“Working on this remix with DJ Lag was such a special moment for me,” Jay Music said. “As an amapiano producer, getting the chance to work with one of my biggest inspirations was unreal. Even though we weren’t in the same studio, the energy came through in every beat.

“DJ Lag’s influence is all over the track, and it was incredible to add my own amapiano touch to something so raw and powerful. It felt like bridging two worlds, melding the groove of Amapiano with the energy of gqom. I’m really proud of what we’ve created together and I hope it connects with listeners the way it did for me during the process.”

DJ Lag said: “I had a short list of people I wanted to flip the original for me and Jay was right at the top of the list… I’ve loved seeing his come-up in recent years and always liked his ability to carve his own path within the Piano world, bringing his signature sound of jaw breaking style of bass and drums to the genre, so it made perfect sense for an energy track like Yebo.”

2024 has been an impressive year for DJ Lag. Since the release of his viral, multi-platinum single ‘Hade Boss’ in the lead-up to his highly acclaimed sophomore album The Rebellion, which has amassed over 70 million streams this year, DJ Lag has been on a hot streak. He has embarked on an international tour spanning the USA, UK, Europe, Africa, and Asia, closing off his epic year with a 15 000-capacity show at Drumsheds in London.

DJ Lag has been extensively featured in both local and international media, as well as music storefronts worldwide. Most recently, he was highlighted as Apple Music’s Isgubhu artist for 2024, underscoring his contribution to African dance music this year.

He also completed an exciting YFM Summer Residency, bringing his electrifying sound to Johannesburg’s airwaves and featuring standout collaborations with artists like 3-Step Pioneer, Thakzin, Vigro Deep, and Black Motion, delivering unforgettable sets that have expanded Gqom’s reach.