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HUGEL

HUGEL

French DJ and music producer (born 1987)

Base
France
Active
Since 2015
Listeners
447K

Sonic signature

152 analyzed

HUGEL is a high-energy house artist from France. HUGEL's catalogue here runs a wide 88-135 BPM band (median 123). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 10A, 3A, 3B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2015 to 2026. Since 2017 the energy has risen from 72 to 84 out of 100. The catalogue traces a label journey from Spinnin’ Records to Warner Music Germany. Bigger than 82% of house artists.

Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A123AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutbright·relaxed·voice
Tempo range88135 BPM
Energy
81
Mood
47Balanced
Groove
76
Instrumental
23
Acoustic
6
Live
17
Popularity
29
Loudness
-6.2 dB
Avg length
3:16
Years
2015–2026
Genre DNA
House
75
Deep House
25

Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 59% in minor, most often 10A, 3A, 3B. Genre DNA leans 75% House, then Deep House.

Evolution

Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.

Tempo by year118 BPM
20172026
Energy by year84/100
20172026

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

Discography

162 tracks · 152 analyzed
Key·BPM

About

Florent Hugel, known mononymously as Hugel, 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. Hugel is best known for his 2024 hit single "I Adore You".

FAQ

What genre is HUGEL?
HUGEL plays mostly house, with tech house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does HUGEL play at?
HUGEL's tracks here sit mostly between 88 and 135 BPM, with a median around 123.
What key does HUGEL play in?
Across 152 analyzed tracks, HUGEL favours 10A, 3A, 3B, and 59% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is HUGEL based?
HUGEL is based in France and has been active since 2015.
What labels has HUGEL released on?
HUGEL has releases associated with Warner Music Germany, Spinnin’ Records, Cr2 Records, Higher Ground.

Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.

Methodology

How we keep this honest.

Ben ModigellReviewed by Ben Modigell, founder of Vibes and a working DJ in Cologne.

Seeded from open data

Profiles start from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0) discography data, then match to the tracks we have analyzed.

Measured, not guessed

Every BPM, key and energy figure on this profile is computed from the actual recordings, not estimated or copied from a third-party API.

Full methodology

How the directory is sourced, gated and kept honest, in depth: read the methodology.

Kept current

Catalogue last updated July 2026.

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