Meaning of gqom | Babel Free

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A minimalistic style of house music from South Africa.

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“South African artists include⟳ rapper Sho Madjozi, gqom acts Rude Boyz, Dominowe and Phatstoki, and sgubhu producer Sleeping Buddah.”

“Although gqom's early history is blurry, its originators generally agree⟳ that it first emerged from Durban around the start⟳ of the 2010s, recorded using pirated software, shared on social media and by mobile phone, and popularised by minibus-taxi drivers who blasted the sound⟳ to attract⟳ young passengers to ride⟳ with them.”

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