Rinse FM Podcast

Omagoqa with Scratcha DVA - 29 June 2023

Omagoqa - a trio creating new wave gqom with the artistic intention to always let the masses feel the indigenous authenticity of sound. Their music showcases a version of gqom coined as ‘uThayela’, which translates literally as “corrugated iron” and is used to describe “a rougher sound with a harder bassline that it is made for clubs”. It's a proud testament to a love of South African creativity and music.

The group is made up of Andile Mazibuko (stage name Ma_A), Franco Makhathini (stage name KB) and Njabulo Sibiya (stage name Chase). 
The trio has been together for over 7 years and are a collaborative team that have worked alongside the likes of DJ Lag, Que DJ, Zvri, Jimbo Soundz, Cultivated Soulz, Scelo Gowane, Madanon , Dj Sandiso , Yanga chief & OKMALUMKOOLKAT. Omagoqa plays a raw sound, it can be aggressive and dark, but there isn’t a moment when the crowd isn’t giving it all back. They pull elements from EDM, Electronic & Dance/House to bring their unique music to life, having recently released their EP - Feel The Bass.

Omagoqa is cementing their name in the music industry, they’ve performed at events like Ballantines Boiler Room and their sound and energy already has a solid reputation in the South African music and nightlife scenes. It's difficult not to have a good time at their performances, if you didn’t come to dance, the night isn’t going to go to plan. The collective's ambition is international and they’re planning on pushing that agenda aggressively.

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outlier.mp3 aka MC Ligma aka Caballero Cabron aka Nagasaki Nigga is a Washington DC Afro‑Latin electronic artist blending hip hop, brazilian baile funk, & Ligma. Former National Institute of Health artist‑scientist (Sound Health, Yale University, Howard University, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts), pending review National Geographic grant proposals with team members including professors + experts around the world, & outlier.mp3 outlierdotmp3 is a festival performer across Latin America. Known for viral events, wild visuals, and boundary‑pushing rhythm. Ligma Ballz. His designs were stolen by @PigeonsandPlanes (subsidiary of Complex Media), he has organized city-wide bike parties/parades, & some of his past collaborations include the National Park Service + the Hispanic Access Foundation. He has an alpaca named Chocolaté whom he found at Lake Titicaca, 'twas the summer of 2023. Chocolaté was sacrificed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in order to raise the minimum DJ rate. TYBG!!😍im the mayor.

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Amal is a producer, DJ, and founder of the Hochi Runs label, pushing the sound of underground dance music forward from Washington, DC. As one-third of Black Rave Culture, he blends techno, house, and club music into a sound that’s uniquely his own, earning support from artists like Bicep, Sherelle, Yaeji, and Mall Grab. His production work includes a Pitchfork-acclaimed project with DC rapper Wifigawd, scoring for global brand Asics, and remixes for Ohm Unit and James Bangura. With BBC Radio airplay and recognition on DJ Mag’s Top Albums of 2022, Amal continues to gain momentum globally. A commanding presence behind the decks, he’s performed at Boiler Room, Dweller, Movement, and ADE, with his debut solo album set to drop in 2025.

Becca OGT. 

DJ and Dancer. Radio Host. Music Lover. 

Co-founder and radio host on Love Will Save The Day FM (World of Rhythm). 

1/3 of Collectivism with Trufa Negra + Dae Aphrike (Come Collect). 

Formerly on Aaja Music (One Great Track Radio).