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.
In this installment, gqom impresarios DJ Lag and Rudeboyz give us the keys to Durban, showing us the best spots for tunes, romance, food and more.
For more from them and the raw, electronic sound of Durban's underground scene, check out DJ Lag & Rudeboyz's Essential Gqom Playlist.
Best Place To Eat
DJ Lag: Tates Kasi Grill in Clermont—it's a braai spot, a shisa nyama. I like to go chill there on Sundays.
Rudeboyz:Spiga D'oro. It's Italian food in the heart of Durban, in the main party road.
Best Spot To Party
Rudeboyz:Cubana Havana Lounge, it's where gqom was born. It's our spot from back in the days.
DJ Lag: Uhuru. Uhuru is the first place where I started DJing, I've been playing there a lot. That’s where DJ Lag got started.
Best Concert Venue
DJ Lag: King's Park, that's all there is for the big events.
Rudeboyz:People's Park. Where they do big venues is where we look.
Best Place to Hangout With Friends
DJ Lag: 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.
Rudeboyz: We hang out only to work. But we also work with our friends.
Best Studio
DJ Lag: My house and Sebubzi's place for recording—strictly using Fruity Loops.
Rudeboyz: It depends on the kind of project we're working on. Normally we prefer our studio.
Best Beach
DJ Lag: Virginia Beach. You can come with drinks and cooler boxes.
Rudeboyz:South Beach. It's got a good view, and it's where we meet with all of our friends. We go there when it's hot.
Best Date Spot
Rudeboyz:Gateway Mall. Walk around the mall and watch movies with your girl.
DJ Lag: Gateway Mall, especially to go to the movies.