Distruction Boyz is a Gqom music duo from Durban, South Africa which consists of Thobani Que Mgobhozi and Zipho Goldmax Mthembu. They carved a niche for themselves infusing house music with South African culture. This style is called Gqom Their Debut album Gqom Is the Future was certified gold by RISA (Recording Industry of South Africa),  making it the first Gqom album to ever achieve this status. 

Goldmax and Que were born in KwaMashu, the second biggest township in Durban. They established themselves by jamming to their own gqom and house sets individually at local bars in and around KwaMashu. They ran into each other a lot and appreciated each other’s playing styles at these local gigs. They decided to merge their skills and form Distruction Boyz.

Distruction Boyz released their breakout single titled Omunye which features Benny Maverick now known by the name of Dladla Mshunqisi. The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa. The duo then released their debut studio album titled, Gqom Is The Future on October 20, 2017. The album was certified gold by RiSA on December 18, 2017, making it the first Gqom album to achieve this status.

Their big break came with the release of their hit single, Omunye.

Did you know that Omunye was featured in the movie, Black Panther?