Always Us -Wild Hearts

Always Us - On Me

Always Us - Heart of Stone

Always Us - Save Me

Always Us - Airwaves

Always Us - Nightmare

Hailing from Durban, South Africa, CINEMATIC GRØØVE is a DJ/Producer on a mission to sculpt immersive sonic journeys through hypnotic, tribal-infused techno. Known for his raw and cinematic approach to dance music, he weaves together deep layers of dark modulations, punchy underground basslines, and illusive grooves that keep dancefloors locked in rhythm.

His sound lives in the space where hypnotic techno meets hard groove — balancing shadowy atmospheres with raw energy and groove-laden momentum. This mix is a powerful glimpse into his evolving vision: a dark, driving, and deeply textured ride designed to move both body and mind.

With performances for the forward-thinking underground collective Lotech Curates at the renowned Origin nightclub, and delivering sets at local buzzing institutions like Westville Warehouse & Porters, CINEMATIC GRØØVE is quickly establishing himself as a force in South Africa’s underground scene. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Ruben Ganev, Orbe, Arthur Robert, Danny Wabbit, Ketch and many more, his artistry continues to deepen. CINEMATIC GRØØVE also recently featured on a techno podcast for an electronic underground collective named Drumphase in Plovdiv, Bulgaria — expanding his reach beyond South Africa and into the international underground.

In this entry for Yax Invites, CINEMATIC GRØØVE focuses on building deep progression through carefully shifting BPMs — crafting a hypnotic yet high-energy set designed to elevate your heart rate. Expect a journey packed with raw textures, driving rhythms, and immersive, mind-bending elements that keep the intensity flowing from start to finish.

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Yax Invites #233 - CINEMATIC GRØØVE

Sweets & Savage - Masala Boys (Original Mix) Chilli Feet Remix

GQOM Reflection. One month later. Back at it.

Took some time to let the last one breathe — and now the next wave is here.
Recorded just today morning, raw and unfiltered. One take, one mood. Pure GQOM.

This tape features some of my biggest inspirations in the game:
Que DJ, DJ Lag, General C’mamane, Goldmax, DJ Maphorisa, WeDemBoyz, DJ PEPE x KwaH, BlacksJNR, Rudeboyz, Baba Kasimba, Huistore Records, StateOFFF, Sizwe Mdlalose —
🔥 Every name in this list pushes the sound forward.

Gqom is more than a genre — it's a pulse.
Let it hit. Let it carry you.

Enjoy the ride.
– STZ

Stzqo's Gqom Reflection (Friday Mix)

@PoorJDarr - Power Strike - KAIZEN
2015

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Skooma Dealer – GQOM meets Club Constructions with a mix that’s tight, dry, and direct. A hypnotic, breath-heavy chant forms the rhythmic core, punctuated by sharp bursts of energy and a mischievous flute. A modern-day Pied Piper; Poor J’Darr’s seductive sound-design and playful aesthetics, tease us into the unknown with perilous re-percussions.

Power Strike

Poor J'Darr - Skooma Dealer (Clip)

STZQO is a genre-fluid DJ & Producer deeply rooted in Black Music – blending Trapbeats, Afrohouse, Afrotech and Amapiano with a razor-sharp focus on raw, pulsating GQOM.

Since 2017, STZQO has been deeply connected to South Africa's underground – not just as a listener, but as an event visionary, bringing the sound to life. Now stepping into the booth to channel that same energy, emotion and unapologetic passion into every set.

 Expect the unexpected.

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"Continual Improvement"

Techno selector & techno promoter

Founder of Yax Invites, a global underground techno podcast originating in 2021.

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