City Guide: DJ Lag and Rudeboyz's Guide To Durban
Durban-based gqom impresarios DJ Lag & Rudeboyz give us the keys to their city, showing us the best spots for tunes, romance, food and more.
In our series City Guide, we ask our favorite musicians, actors, artists and celebrities what their go-to spots are in their hometown.
<p><em>In this installment, gqom impresarios <a href="https://www.facebook.com/djlaggqomking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>DJ Lag</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RudeboyzSA/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Rudeboyz</strong></a> give us the keys to Durban, showing us the best spots for tunes, romance, food and more.</em></p><p><em>For more from them and the raw, electronic sound of Durban's underground scene, check out <a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/audio/gqom-playlist-dj-lag-rudeboyz-select-their-essential-tracks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DJ Lag & Rudeboyz's Essential Gqom Playlist</a>.</em></p><p></p><p></p><h2><strong>Best Place To Eat</strong></h2><p></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><p></p><div style="padding: 8px;"><p></p><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.33333333333333% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"></div><p></p><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTQmykoB8G9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Tate's Kasi Grill (@tates_kasi_grill)</a> on <time datetime="2017-04-24T07:19:32+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Apr 24, 2017 at 12:19am PDT</time></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><script async="" defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></p><p><strong>DJ Lag: Tates Kasi Grill</strong> in Clermont—it's a braai spot, a shisa nyama. I like to go chill there on Sundays.</p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><p><strong>Rudeboyz:</strong> <strong>Spiga D'oro</strong>. It's Italian food in the heart of Durban, in the main party road.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Best Spot To Party</strong></h2><p></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><p></p><div style="padding: 8px;"><p></p><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"></div><p></p><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BSGxzRmAA43/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Mobby David Jnr (@mobby2410)</a> on <time datetime="2017-03-26T15:11:57+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Mar 26, 2017 at 8:11am PDT</time></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><script async="" defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></p><p><strong>Rudeboyz:</strong> <strong>Cubana Havana Lounge</strong>, it's where gqom was born. It's our spot from back in the days.</p><p><strong>DJ Lag: Uhuru</strong>. Uhuru is the first place where I started DJing, I've been playing there a lot. That’s where DJ Lag got started.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Best Concert Venue</strong></h2><p></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><p></p><div style="padding: 8px;"><p></p><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"></div><p></p><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/6apUVOsuq8/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by @mel_19xx</a> on <time datetime="2015-08-15T19:49:10+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Aug 15, 2015 at 12:49pm PDT</time></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><script async="" defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></p><p><strong>DJ Lag: King's Park, </strong>that's all there is for the big events.</p><p><strong>Rudeboyz:</strong> <strong>People's Park</strong>. Where they do big venues is where we look.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Best Place to Hangout With Friends</strong></h2><p><strong>DJ Lag:</strong> My place. Because we're always making music there and ‘cause I have a nice big screen and a PlayStation. I like GTA and FIFA 2015—normally I play as Barcelona.</p><p><strong>Rudeboyz: </strong>We hang out only to work. But we also work with our friends.</p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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</script></p><p></p><h2><strong>Best Studio</strong></h2><p><strong>DJ Lag:</strong> My house and Sebubzi's place for recording—strictly using Fruity Loops.</p><p><strong>Rudeboyz:</strong> It depends on the kind of project we're working on. Normally we prefer our studio.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Best Beach</strong></h2><p></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><p></p><div style="padding: 8px;"><p></p><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"></div><p></p><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BSeDtNmhmW7/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Jeeva Govender (@jeevagovender)</a> on <time datetime="2017-04-04T16:10:57+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Apr 4, 2017 at 9:10am PDT</time></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><script async="" defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></p><p><strong>DJ Lag: Virginia Beach</strong>. You can come with drinks and cooler boxes.</p><p><strong>Rudeboyz:</strong> <strong>South Beach</strong>. It's got a good view, and it's where we meet with all of our friends. We go there when it's hot.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Best Date Spot</strong></h2><p><strong>Rudeboyz:</strong> <strong>Gateway Mall</strong>. Walk around the mall and watch movies with your girl.</p><p><strong>DJ Lag:</strong> Gateway Mall, especially to go to the movies.</p>
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