Hugel (DJ)

Florent Hugel (born 4 December 1987), known professionally as HUGEL (stylized in all caps), is a French DJ, record producer, and remixer. He first rose to international fame 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 is best known for his 2024 hit single "I Adore You".

Hugel
Hugel at Tomorrowland 2024
Background information
Birth name	Florent Hugel
Born	(1987-12-04) December 4, 1987 (age 37) Marseille, France
Genres	House Latin house deep house
Occupation(s)	Music producer, DJ
Years active	2017–present
Labels	Warner Universal
Website	www.hugelmusic.com

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.^[3] In 2024, he released "I Adore You", which is a collaboration with German DJ Topic and Iranian-Swedish singer Arash. The song quickly became a commercial success worldwide.

Discography

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, sales and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions						Sales	Album
		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	—	26	88	—	—	BVMI: Gold[10]	Uncovered
"Signs" (with Taio Cruz)	2018	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"WTF" (featuring Amber Van Day)		—	—	26	96	—	—
"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]		107	8	42	5	69	191	BVMI: Gold[10] IFPI Greece: Platinum[12] AFP: Gold
"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)		—	—	—	—	—	—
"Think of Me" (with David Guetta, Kehlani and Daecolm)[13]	2025	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Loosen Up" (with Dawty and Preston Harris)		—	—	—	—	—	—

Remixes

• "Mi Gente" (Hugel Remix) – J Balvin and Willy William (2017)^[14]
• "Bella Ciao" (Hugel Remix) – El Profesor (2018)^[2]
• "Sunshine in Stereo" (Hugel Remix) – Pablo Nouvelle and Andreya Triana (2018)^[15]
• "Bad" (Hugel Remix) – Christopher (2018)^[16]
• "Shadowboxer" (Hugel Remix) – The Shadowboxers (2018)^[17]
• "The Shape" (Hugel Remix) – Nico de Andrea (2018)^[18]
• "Ce Soir?" (Hugel VIP Edit) – El Profesor and Laura White (2018)^[19]
• "We Got Love" (Hugel Remix) – Sigala and Ella Henderson (2020)^[20]
• "12345SEX" (Hugel Remix) – UPSAHL (2020)^[21]
• "Breaking Me" (Hugel Remix) – Topic and A7S (2020)^[22]
• "Secrets" (Hugel Remix) – Regard and RAYE (2020)^[23]
• "Pew Pew Pew" (Hugel Remix) – Auntie Hammy (2020)^[24]
• "No Time for Tears" (Hugel Remix) – Nathan Dawe and Little Mix (2020)^[25]
• "Honey" (Hugel Remix) – Jetta (2021)^[26]
• "Made for Me" (Hugel Remix) – Muni Long (2024)^[27]
• "I Adore You" (with J Balvin and Ellie Goulding) – Hugel, Topic, Arash and Daecolm (2024)^[28]

Awards

List of awards and nominations received by Hugel

Award	Year	Category	Nominee	Result	Ref
Electronic Dance Music Awards	2023	Tech House DJ of the Year	Himself	Nominated	[29]
	2024	Breakthrough Artist of the Year		Won	[30]
		Remake of the Year	"Stay High" (with Diplo and Julia Church)	Nominated
	2025			Nominated	[31]
		Best Collaboration		Won
		Afro House Song Of The Year	"Andalucia" (with GROSSOMODDO)	Nominated
			"I Adore You" (with Topic, Arash, Daecolm)	Won

Listicles

Hugel on select listicles

Publisher	Year	Listicle	Placement	Ref.
1001 Tracklists	2020	Top 100 DJs	67th	[32]
	2021		93rd
	2022		20th
	2023		9th
	2024		5th