Hugel (DJ)

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Hugel
Birth nameFlorent Hugel
Born (1987-12-04) December 4, 1987 (age 37)
Marseille, France
Genres
Occupation(s)Music producer, DJ
Years active2017–present
Labels
Website www.hugelmusic.com

Florent Hugel (born December 4, 1987), known professionally as Hugel (stylized in all caps), is a French DJ, record producer, and remixer. He is best known for his remix of "Bella Ciao", which became a viral hit in 2018, and his original track "Morenita", which helped popularize the Latin house genre. Hugel has collaborated with and remixed tracks for numerous high-profile artists, including David Guetta, Robin Schulz, and J Balvin. [1] Hugel rose to international fame with his 2024 hit single "I Adore You".

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Career

Hugel began his career as a DJ at the age of 16 in his hometown of Marseille, France. Inspired by artists such as Daft Punk, Carl Cox, and Laurent Garnier, he quickly developed a passion for electronic dance music. [1] In 2017, Hugel gained significant attention with his collaboration with Robin Schulz on the gold-certified track "I Believe I'm Fine". [2]

His breakthrough came in 2018 with his remix of El Profesor's "Bella Ciao", which became the official German summer hit of that year and achieved platinum status in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The remix has amassed over 280 million streams worldwide. [2]

Hugel has since become a prominent figure in the electronic dance music scene, performing at major festivals such as Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, and Lollapalooza. He has also held residencies at renowned clubs in Ibiza, including Ushuaia and Pacha. [1] [2]

In 2021, Hugel released "Morenita", which further solidified his position in the industry and helped establish the Latin house genre. [3]

Discography

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, sales and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
FRA
[4] 		GER
[5] 		AUT
[6] 		SWI
[7] 		UK
[8] 		WW
[9]
"Coming Home"
(featuring Jimmy Hennessy)		2015——————Non-album singles
"Where We Belong"
(with Jasmine Thompson)		2016——————
"Baby"2017——————
"I Believe I'm Fine"
(with Robin Schulz)		182—2688—— Uncovered
"Signs"
(with Taio Cruz)		2018——————Non-album singles
"WTF"
(featuring Amber Van Day)		——2696——
"Mamma Mia"
(featuring Amber Van Day)		2019——————
"House Music"——————
"Guajira Guantanamera"——————
"I Don't Wanna Talk"
(with Alok featuring Amber Van Day)		——————
"They Know"——————
"Better"2020——————
"Gym Quarantine"——————
"Cool"——————
"Magnify"
(with Sleepwalkrs featuring LPW)		——————
"I Wanna Kiss"——————
"Gimme Dat"
(with MOLOW featuring S.E.N)		——————
"Can't Love Myself"
(featuring Mishaal and LPW)		——————Back to Life
"4 to the Floor"
(with Hugo Cantarra and Stefy De Cicco featuring Nikol Apatini)		2021——————Non-album singles
"Come Get Me"
(with Dawty featuring Preston Harris)		——————
"My Bed"
(with Love Harder and Tobtok featuring RBVLN)		——————
"Mine"
(featuring Dawty, Preston Harris and Sophia Sugarman)		——————
"VIP"
(featuring BLOODLINE)		——————Back to Life
"Morenita"
(with Cumbiafrica)		——————Non-album singles
"Finally"
(with Yves V)		——————
"Back to Life"——————Back to Life
"Booty Call"
(with Fast Eddie)		——————Non-album singles
"Eyes on You"
(with Quarterhead)		——————
"La candela viva"
(with Jude & Frank and Twolate)		——————
"Castle"
(with Alle Farben featuring FAST BOY)		——————
"El Sueno"
(with Cumbiafrica)		2022——————
"Madonna"
(with LOVRA)		——————
"Pra Nao Dizer"
(with Jude & Frank)		——————
"Fever"
(with Quarterhead)		——————
"Black & Blue"
(with Benjamin Ingrosso)		——————
"Tamo Loco"
(with Lorna and Jenn Morel)		——————
"Aguila"
(with Westend featuring Cumbiafrica)		——————
"Tengo ganas de ti"
(with Damien N-Drix)		——————
"Florianopolis"
(with BADDIES ONLY)		——————
"Rio Rio"
(with Jude & Frank and Paolo Pellegrino featuring Martina Camargo)		——————
"Tra Tra"
(with Blond:ish and Nfasis)		——————
"Marianela (Qué Pasa)"
(with Merk & Kremont and Lirico En La Casa)		——————
"KLK"
(with Crusy, Jenn Morel and Joelii)		2023——————
"Pa Lante"
(with Ryan Arnold and El Chuape)		——————
"Como Shakira"
(with Nfasis)		——————
"Es un secreto"
(with Blond:ish and Dalex featuring Pensión & Juanmih)		——————
"Bololo"
(with Tom Enzy and MC Bin Laden)		——————
"NaNa Djon"
(with Francis Mercier and Victor Démé)		——————
"Pega"
(with Andruss and Fatboi)		——————
"Chakachaka"
(with Tom Enzy, Nfasis and Damien N-Drix)		——————
"Pompi"
(with El Chuape and GSPR)		——————
"Tututu"
(with Malóne, PV Aparataje, KD One, CVMPANILE and Draxx (ITA))		——————
"Stay High"
(with Diplo and Julia Church)		——————
"Ready to Go (My Addiction)"2024——————
"I Adore You"
(with Topic and Arash featuring Daecolm) [11] 		10712421169191
"Coraçao"
(with Jerry Ropero, Mijangos and Jesús Fernández)		——————
"Go Again"
(with Roger Sanchez)		——————
"Forever"
(with Diplo featuring Malou & Yuna)		——————
"Dubai Shit"
(with Maesic and Omada)		——————
"All Night"
(with Divolly & Markward)		——————
"Elegibo"
(with Dario Nunez, Margareth Menezes, Moree MK, Relight Orchestra and DJ Andrea)		——————
"She Babao"
(with Enzo Siffredi)		——————
"Teke Teke"
(with Tom Enzy)		——————
"It Feels So Good"
(with Matt Sassari featuring Sonique)		——————

Remixes

Accolades

List of awards and nominations received by Hugel
AwardYearCategoryNomineeResultRef
Electronic Dance Music Awards Tech House DJ of the YearHimselfNominated
Breakthrough Artist of the YearWon
Remake of the Year"Stay High" (with Diplo and Julia Church)Nominated

Listicles

Hugel on select listicles
PublisherYearListiclePlacementRef.
1001 Tracklists
2020
Top 100 DJs
67th
2021
93rd
2022
20th
2023
9th
2024
5th

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