Video: DJ Lag, Sir Trill & Sykes – Woza

“A collaborative track by DJ Lag, featuring Sir Trill and Sykes, entitled ‘Woza‘, is a blend of dark, hypnotic elements from Gqom, Afro-Tech, and the emerging 3-Step style.” The word “Woza,” which translates to “come” in isiZulu, serves as a lyrical refrain and an emotional anchor, drawing the listener into a shadowy, rhythmic realm where urgency and desire converge.

DJ Lag and Robot Boii recently appeared on Shay’sana alongside Kamo Mphela.

The video visually portrays the song’s atmospheric tension with a cinematic, moody approach. The gritty urban settings, dimly lit environments, and stylized camera movements all contribute to the track’s underground atmosphere. The artists move through stark locations, including industrial spaces, nighttime streets, and isolated rooftops, which reflect the rawness and edge of DJ Lag’s production. The use of slow pans and sharp cuts underscores the rhythmic intensity, allowing the music’s mood to take centre stage due to the restraint of flashy visuals.

Sir Trill’s emotive vocal delivery brings emotional depth, conveying themes of longing, connection, and intensity. Above the beat, his voice soars with a sense of pressing importance, as Sykes adds ethereal, haunting melodies that intertwine with the rhythm like whispers in a dimly lit passage, creating a poignant counterpoint with the heavy drums.