Griffit Vigo - I Am Gqom (2020)

Durban native - ​GRIFFIT VIGO​, is a real innovator of the Gqom sound. Starting out in 2004 his journey as a musician has produced releases such as the timeless ​'DJ' EP​ and global anthem ​'REES VIBE' ​on ​GQOM OH!.​ He has attained legendary 
status amongst his peers as one of the originators of Gqom, with his tracks being a constant in sets from the likes of ​DJ LAG​, ​RUDEBOYZ​ & ​BBC RADIO 1'S TODDLA T. Following the self released ​'GQOM WILL NEVER DIE'​ ​EP ​earlier this year, ​GRIFFIT VIGO ​has really come into his own on ​'I AM GQOM'​. Producing nine ​cinematic tracks, equipped for the club, that explore both his ancestral heritage and vision for the future of Gqom. "Gqom is all about sampling, looping and creating your own vibe, I say so because I Am Gqom.' - Griffit Vigo The visual concept by ​MIKAEL CALANDRA ACHODE​ and audio journey both draw inspiration from early Zulu culture. Compounds known as Umuzi (Kraals) would act as the homestead, a site for ritual worship and a defensive position for the King and his family. ​GRIFFIT VIGO ​aims to create a metaphoric Kraal through music, for himself, the listener and the new generation of Gqom.