Global Hitmaker HUGEL Unites With Icon David Guetta, Global Superstar French Montana, And Aidan Martin For The Star-Studded New Single “Shine”

Following the launch of his Hï Ibiza residency, Coachella debut, and a landmark year surpassing 1 billion annual streams

Fresh off a string of global hits, HUGEL returns with "Shine," a powerhouse collaboration featuring fellow French icon David Guetta, Grammy-nominated, diamond-certified global superstar French Montana, and British singer-songwriter Aidan Martin. Arriving June 26 via Make I’m The Girls Dance Records, the single serves as the final focus track of HUGEL's highly anticipated debut album Twenty One, pairing an elite cast of collaborators with the undeniable energy of a future summer anthem.

The release follows a landmark moment for HUGEL and Guetta, who recently shared the stage during Guetta's historic Stade de France takeover in Paris. Across three sold-out nights attended by more than 80,000 fans per night, Guetta welcomed an all-star lineup of special guests including Jennifer Lopez, Black Eyed Peas, Bebe Rexha, and Akon. HUGEL joined the celebrations as a featured performer, premiering "Shine" during the run of shows that marked the largest hometown performances of Guetta's career.

Bringing together four artists whose influence spans continents and genres, "Shine" embodies the global spirit that has become synonymous with HUGEL's music. Guetta, one of the most successful electronic artists of all time and a multiple-time DJ Mag World's No. 1 DJ, continues to define modern dance music through a catalog of era-defining hits and collaborations that have shaped popular culture for more than two decades.

French Montana adds another layer of international star power. The Moroccan-born, Bronx-raised global superstar has amassed billions of streams worldwide through a career highlighted by crossover smashes including "Unforgettable," "No Stylist," "Pop That," and "All The Way Up," he recently made history landing his third No. 1 hit on Billboard's Rhythmic Airplay chart with his single "Ever Since U Left Me." With collaborations spanning Drake, The Weeknd, Cardi B, Post Malone, Swae Lee, Rick Ross, and countless others, Montana has cemented himself as one of hip-hop's most recognizable global voices, seamlessly bridging rap, pop, and international music cultures.

Completing the lineup is Aidan Martin, whose soaring vocal performance provides the emotional centerpiece of the record. Known for his powerful songwriting and ability to deliver festival-sized hooks with genuine vulnerability, Martin has emerged as one of dance music's most compelling vocal talents, bringing a cinematic quality to "Shine" that elevates the track beyond the club floor.

At its core, "Shine" represents the intersection of HUGEL's signature Afro House and Latin House sound with Guetta's stadium-scale production, French Montana's unmistakable charisma, and Martin's commanding vocal presence. The result is a euphoric crossover anthem built equally for festival main stages, global radio, club sound systems, and summer playlists around the world. As one of the standout moments on Twenty One, the record further demonstrates HUGEL's unique ability to unite artists from different worlds while creating music with truly global appeal.The single arrives as HUGEL continues a landmark year in his meteoric rise. Following the launch of his acclaimed Make The Girls Dance residency at Hï Ibiza, running weekly through September 24, he has simultaneously expanded his presence in North America with appearances at XS Nightclub, Encore Beach Club, and EBC at Night in Las Vegas. Having generated more than 1 billion streams in 2025 alone while amassing over 27 million monthly Spotify listeners, HUGEL has emerged as one of the leading forces behind the global rise of Afro House and Latin House, cementing his position as one of dance music's most commercially successful and culturally influential artists.

ABOUT HUGEL
HUGEL is one of the leading global forces in Latin House, helping shape the worldwide rise of rhythm-driven dance music through a sound that blends Afro House with Latin, Mediterranean, and tribal influences. Through his label Make The Girls Dance Records, he has delivered multiple #1 Beatport hits, surpassed 1 billion annual streams in 2025, and has grown into one of the most streamed electronic artists in the world with more than 27 million monthly Spotify listeners and a global social audience exceeding 6 million followers.

Born in Marseille, France, HUGEL began DJing on vinyl at age 16, drawing inspiration from artists like Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier, Daft Punk, Amine Edge, and David Guetta. Over the last decade, he has evolved into a defining voice within modern Afro and Latin House - merging global club culture with crossover appeal that resonates from Ibiza dancefloors to festival main stages worldwide.

Following a breakout 2025 residency at Hï Ibiza, HUGEL expanded his global footprint with headline performances across Ibiza, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico, Brazil, and Europe, alongside appearances at EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, BPM Festival, and UNTOLD Festival. In 2026, he entered a landmark new chapter with his Coachella debut, bringing out special guests Roy Woods, Ty Dolla $ign, Snoop Dogg, Murda Beatz, French Montana, and Big Sean. He also returns to Hï Ibiza this season, launches a new Las Vegas residency at Encore Beach Club and EBC at Night, and begins the rollout of his highly anticipated debut album featuring marquee collaborations across hip-hop and R&B.

Beyond music, HUGEL continues expanding his cultural footprint through fashion, luxury, and lifestyle partnerships, including an upcoming collaboration with renowned Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller.

HUGEL isn’t just riding a wave — he’s creating it. With unmatched energy, a globally influential sound, and a  rapidly expanding cultural footprint, he continues to redefine Afro House and ignite dancefloors worldwide.

ABOUT DAVID GUETTA

DJ. Producer. Artist. David Guetta is a musical trailblazer, an international icon and the most cherished electronic artist of our generation. He has over 80 million monthly listeners, 50 billion streams, 40 million albums sold worldwide, 15 Grammy nominations and 2 Grammy Awards plus 110m followers across his social channels. He has won the accolade for best electronic artist at the MTV Europe Music Awards six times, four LOS40 Music Awards, the ‘Dance Act of the Year’ at iHeartRadio Music Awards, ‘DJ of the Year’ at the NRJ Music Awards, #1 producer by 1001Tracklists and ‘Producer of the Year’ at the BRITs. 2025 also saw Guetta win his 3rd iHeartRadio Music Award for Dance Artist of the Year and this year was once again voted the world’s best DJ in the DJ Mag ‘Top 100’ for the fifth time.

Guetta is the #1 streamed DJ on Spotify and steadily in the Top 10, with a peak at #4 of the most listened to artists in the world on the platform. Guetta has collaborated with the world's biggest stars including Sia, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, OneRepublic, Teddy Swims, Kid Cudi, J Balvin, Raye, among many others. Such work has resulted in numerous hit singles both in the dance/electronic space as well as in the pop world, with 12 tracks achieving over 1 billion streams including “Hey Mama” (3.4 billion), the hotly anticipated follow-up to Spotify global #1 and streaming monster, “I’m Good (Blue)” (3.5 billion) that hit #1 at the US Top 40 & US Dance Radio charts and “Titanium” (2.8 billion). 7 of Guetta’s singles have also reached the #1 spot on the UK singles chart. This year, Guetta’s smash-hit ‘Beautiful People’ saw him team back up with Sia, achieving over 200 million streams. His latest hit, ‘Gone Gone Gone’ with Teddy Swims, Tones And I, explores a stylistic shift in production from David - showcasing his long-standing ability to take risks and innovate.

A master creative across genres, Guetta has also gone from strength to strength with his underground-focused Future Rave project alongside Morten, and he is additionally working on new music for his underground alias Jack Back, and has released numerous releases alongside the wonder-kid DJ/producer Hypaton.

His global domination of the live stage shows no sign of slowing down. Guetta will return to his exclusive Las Vegas residency at LIV Club inside the Fontainebleau beginning spring 2026, ahead of his highly anticipated return to Ibiza for two summer residencies. Fans can catch his signature high-production performances at the island’s newest and largest venue, UNVRS, as well as at Ushuaïa Ibiza, home to his world-famous F*** Me I’m Famous! party.

Beyond Ibiza, Guetta continues to dominate the global festival circuit, headlining many of the world’s biggest stages including the massive achievement of selling over 240,000 tickets across 3 shows at the iconic Stade de France in June 2026. Reaffirming his status as one of electronic music’s most influential live performers.

As he continues to dominate the global charts and play some of the most exciting sets of his career, all while expanding his creative vision, exploring new sounds and evolving as an artist, David Guetta demonstrates time and time again why he is the most cherished electronic artist of our generation.

ABOUT FRENCH MONTANA:

French Montana is a Diamond certified, GRAMMY-nominated rapper, producer, and songwriter whose global vision has helped redefine the modern sound of hip-hop. Blending East Coast lyricism with melodic crossover appeal and international influence, he has built a career that transcends borders, cultures, and genres. He made his major-label debut with the platinum-certified Excuse My French, delivering era-defining records like "Pop That" featuring Drake and "Ain't Worried About Nothin," which cemented his status as one of New York's most culturally influential voices. He later rose to worldwide prominence with the Diamond-certified smash "Unforgettable," followed by cultural mainstays like "No Stylist" and multi-platinum albums including Jungle Rules and Montana. Now operating independently, he continues to evolve, with his latest hit single "Ever Since You Left Me" emerging as a defining summer anthem gaining momentum across U.S. and international markets. In December 2025, French Montana further solidified his global stature by headlining the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Rabat, Morocco, performing alongside Nigerian superstar Davido. Beyond music, he is a committed philanthropist, entrepreneur, and storyteller. His documentary For Khadija, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was co-executive produced by Drake, offered an intimate look at his upbringing and immigrant journey. As the first hip-hop ambassador for Global Citizen, he has helped raise over $226 million toward healthcare initiatives across Africa and was honored at the Pencils of Promise Gala for his impact. He also founded NAQI Healthcare, a private in-home detox and recovery service operating across multiple states. French Montana remains one of hip-hop's most impactful cross-cultural ambassadors, an artist defined by resilience, global vision, and an unwavering commitment to community.

Quote from Aidan Martin:
“When HUGEL called and asked me to be part of ‘Shine’, I couldn’t have been happier. We first wrote songs together over 8 years ago, so this feels like a real full-circle moment. Watching HUGEL’s rise over the years has been beautiful to witness, and seeing everything he’s built through hard work, vision, and belief in himself has been incredibly inspiring.

I’m genuinely proud to be part of this record. To have my voice alongside HUGEL, David Guetta and French Montana is something I don’t take for granted, and I’m very excited for people to finally hear the song.”

ABOUT AIDAN MARTIN:

Aidan Martin is a British singer-songwriter and RIAA Platinum-certified songwriter from Newcastle in the North East of England, known for his powerful vocals, emotional storytelling, and ability to transform real-life experiences into anthemic pop records. Blending soulful melodies with raw honesty, he has built a global audience as both an artist and songwriter, amassing over 500 million streams across his catalogue.

Alongside his success as a recording artist, Martin has established himself as one of the UK’s most respected contemporary songwriters. His credits include Teddy Swims, ILLENIUM, Joss Stone, and Will Young. Among his most notable achievements is co-writing “All That Really Matters” by ILLENIUM and Teddy Swims, which reached No.1 on Billboard’s Dance Radio Chart and earned Platinum certification in the United States.

As an artist, Aidan has appeared on Spotify’s Viral Top 50, the Official UK Singles Chart, and achieved Top 40 German Airplay success. His breakthrough single “Punchline” has surpassed 50 million streams, covered by Benson Boone in his audition for American Idol, while his music has featured across major international productions including Love Island (UK & USA), Station 19, and other global sync campaigns. His songs have consistently generated organic audience demand, earning top 20 chart placements across streaming, radio, and Shazam.

A compelling live performer, Aidan recently joined Teddy Swims for two sold-out nights at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, performing to more than 25,000 fans across the two shows. He has also duetted with artists including Tom Jones, Billy Porter, further cementing his reputation as a captivating vocalist and performer. 

Now entering a defining new chapter, Aidan features alongside Hugel, David Guetta, and French Montana on the global single “Shine,” marking his first commercial collaboration. With over 500 million career streams, major chart success as both an artist and songwriter, and a rapidly growing international audience, Aidan Martin continues to establish himself as one of the most exciting and authentic voices emerging from the UK today.