Gqom ([ᶢǃʱòm]),(Igqomu([iᶢǃʱòmu]),Gqom tech or Sghubu),[10] is a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in the early 2010s from Durban, South Africa,[11] pioneered largely by music producers Naked Boyz, Sbucardo, DJ Lag,[12][13][14] Rudeboyz,[12][15][16][17] Nasty Boyz, Griffit Vigo,[18][19] Distruction Boyz,[20] Menzi Shabane[21][22] and Citizen Boy.[23][24] It was developed from kwaito, a subgenre of house music from South Africa.[25]
Unlike other South African electronic music, gqom is typified by minimal, raw and repetitive sound with heavy bass beats but without the four-on-the-floor rhythm pattern.[11]
Music connoisseurs who were pivotal in influencing the genre's international acclaim included the likes of South African rapper Okmalumkoolkat, Italian record label Gqom Oh owner, Malumz Kole[26] inclusive of other South Africans; music taste-maker and public relations liaison, Cherish Lala Mankai,[26] Afrotainment record label owner DJ Tira, Babes Wodumo, Dlala Thukzin,[27] and Busiswa.
Gqom demo
A raw 2-minute demo featuring a basic gqom sample, devoid of vocals, showcasing the somewhat unconventional rhythmic pattern of gqom, distinct from the typical four-on-the-floor rhythm.
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