The dawn of 'Twenty One': HUGEL redefines his sound
French producer HUGEL has recently released 'Movin’ To The Sun', a collaborative piece that features the unmistakable voice of house legend Ultra Naté and the songwriting of Imael Angel. Released under his own label, Make The Girls Dance Records, this single serves as the official introduction to Twenty One, the long-awaited first studio album in the artist's career.
Following his acclaimed performance on the Sahara stage at Coachella, where he dazzled with his Make The Girls Dance concept and appearances by top-tier figures, HUGEL consolidates his dominance in the global electronic scene. In terms of sound design, 'Movin’ To The Sun' fuses organic Afro House percussion with a deep bassline and an unrelenting rhythmic groove. The instrumental synthesis avoids over-processed digital elements to favor vivid textures, such as hand drums and shakers, designing a soundscape oriented both toward high-fidelity clubbing culture and summer open-air sunsets.
A high-fidelity production that prioritizes a refined groove, bridging the gap between club energy and daytime sophistication.
— Make The Girls Dance Records
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HUGEL's trajectory has been meteoric thanks to global hits like 'I Adore You' or the global anthem 'Jamaican (Bam Bam)', accumulating more than 27 million monthly listeners. With the imminent return of his residency at Hï Ibiza and multiple performances scheduled at elite clubs like XS Las Vegas and Encore Beach Club, the DJ positions himself as the main architect of the current summer sound. This new release underscores his commitment to a warm and human musical aesthetic, strongly rooted in global rhythmic traditions.
- Stellar collaboration with the iconic vocalist Ultra Naté.
- Release through the independent label Make The Girls Dance Records.
- Exclusive preview of his imminent debut album, Twenty One.
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The arrival of this first LP marks a critical turning point. HUGEL not only demonstrates maturity in the studio by perfectly controlling BPM and percussive fluidity, but also reaffirms his ability to lead the evolution of tech house and afro house on a massive level. The fusion of classic vocals with cutting-edge rhythms ensures that 'Movin’ To The Sun' will dominate the tracklists of major festivals throughout the season.
