BY PRINCESS MAHLALELA
MBABANE– Get ready to dance as local DJ Jalisto will release a Gqom mix tomorrow.
Known for his eclectic taste in music and signature sound, DJ Jalisto promises to take the music scene by storm with his latest project.
Gqom music is a genre that originated in Durban, South Africa, has recently gained massive popularity across the globe. It is characterized by heavy basslines, broken beat rhythms, and unique vocal samples.
This publication has noted that the DJ was actively promoting and playing Gqom music for a while, and many of his fans were eagerly anticipating his upcoming mix.
According to the DJ, his passion for gqom music started back during his high school days when he was still a dancer. He said he began deejaying in 2014, and later upgraded to his own tractor controller, which improved his craft in 2016.
The DJ’s real name is Mmiso Jali Shongwe. He is one of the DJs under Blacknet Entertainment, where he has played along DJ Skullboi Cue.
In an exclusive interview, the DJ expressed his excitement about the release of his Gqom mix.
He said, “it’s a culmination of many months of hard work and dedication to the music that I love.”
He further expressed his appreciation of the support from his fans.
“My goal is to produce the best Gqom DJ in Eswatini,” said the 23-year-old spinner.
He disclosed that the mix consists of both popular and unknown beats.
He said the mix is curated to appeal to both ardent Gqom fans and newcomers.
Already, some music lovers are buzzing with excitement about the release, as they have tweeted: “I can’t wait to get my hands on DJ Jalisto’s Gqom mix tomorrow! He always knows how to mix the perfect beats.”
