Gqom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡoʊm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gqom is a noun meaning (music) A minimalistic style of house music from South Africa.
Meaning
(music) A minimalistic style of house music from South Africa.
Example Sentences
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.
Related Words
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