Hugel (DJ)
Hugel | |
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| Birth name | Florent Hugel |
| Born | December 4, 1987 Marseille, France |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Music producer, DJ |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | www |
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]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]Singles
[edit]- "I Believe I'm Fine" (with Robin Schulz) (2017)[2]
- "WTF" (featuring Amber Van Day) (2018)[2]
- "Morenita" (2021)[3]
- "El Sueno" (2022)[3]
- "Marianela (Qué Pasa)" (with Merk & Kremont and Lirico En La Casa) (2022)[3]
- "Stay High" (with Diplo and Julia Church) (2023)
- "Ready to Go (My Addiction)" (2024)[4]
- "I Adore You" (with Topic and Arash featuring Daecolm) (2024)[4]
Remixes
[edit]- "Bella Ciao" (El Profesor remix) (2018)[2]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
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| Electronic Dance Music Awards | Tech House DJ of the Year | Himself | Nominated | ||
| Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Won | ||||
| Remake of the Year | "Stay High" (with Diplo and Julia Church) | Nominated |
Listicles
[edit]| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
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| 1001 Tracklists | 2020
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Top 100 DJs | 67th
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2021
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93rd
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2022
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20th
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2023
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9th
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2024
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5th
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "HUGEL – Artists". Insomniac. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ a b c d e f "HUGEL Biography". Partyflock. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ a b c d "Artist Spotlight: HUGEL". Real Music and Money. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ a b "HUGEL and Topic Reflect on their Chart-Topping Single, "I Adore You"". Beatportal. 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Tiësto, Rezz, Afrojack, David Guetta and More Nab 2023 EDMA Nominations: See the Full List - EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists". web.archive.org. 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Staff, EDM com (2024-02-19). "Fan Voting for the 2024 Electronic Dance Music Awards is Now Open". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ 1001Tracklists. "HUGEL Tracklists Overview". 1001Tracklists. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
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