Spotlight: Dee Traits Brings Durban’s Underground to the Global Stage
If you haven’t heard of Dee Traits yet, now’s the time to turn up the volume.
This rising electronic duo is making serious waves in the underground scene. Born out of Durban’s Ntuzuma township and Newlands West, and now splitting time between home and Joburg, Dee Traits is proving you don’t need a fancy studio to make magic, just a bedroom, some grit, and a deep love for sound.
Their music blends global influences like techno, EDM and electro with Gqom with a raw, homegrown energy that pulses through every beat. It’s electronic with heart. It’s Durban meets the world.
Recently, they were picked as one of the featured artists for NTS x Diesel Tracks SA, a platform pushing fresh sounds and future stars. It’s a big moment, but it feels like just the start.
Outside the studio, they’re lowkey. Think: gaming, anime, and student life. But on stage, they switch all the way on. Their sets are tight. Energetic. Intuitive. Their talent is reading the crowd and riding the vibe. Always authentic.
Dee Traits is building something special. From local roots to global dreams, they’re not waiting for the scene to catch up.
👉 Listen to their mix via Diesel
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