Hugel Makes Coachella Debut With “Make The Girls Dance” Concept

Announces Debut Album, Set For Summer Release

Indio, CA (April 2026) Fresh off being named “Best-Selling Artist of the Year” in 2025, Latin house powerhouse HUGEL made his official debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival the past two weekends, delivering one of the most dynamic and culturally expansive performances of the year.

Taking over the Sahara Stage with his Make The Girls Dance concept, HUGEL signaled a defining moment for Latin house on a global stage. Across both weekends, he elevated the set with a series of unexpected guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign, French Montana, and Roy Woods, bridging Latin house with hip-hop and R&B in a way that felt both intentional and forward-facing.

In a pivotal moment during the performance, HUGEL announced his forthcoming debut album, previewing unreleased material alongside special guests, offering an early glimpse into the next phase of his sound and global reach.

The performance capped off a breakout run for HUGEL, marked by continued dominance across Beatport charts, multi-platinum certifications, and billions of global streams. A winner of the Ibiza DJ Awards and newly ranked among the world’s Top 100 DJs, he has emerged as a leading force behind the global rise of Latin and Afro house.

Momentum continues into the summer, with Make The Girls Dance expanding as a global brand, spanning headline residencies at Wynn Las Vegas’ XS and Encore Beach Club, and a forthcoming takeover at Ushuaïa Ibiza.

Set highlights:

• Live debut of new collaborations with Roy Woods, Big Sean, French Montana, Snoop Dogg, and Ty Dolla $ign
• First live introduction of new material from forthcoming debut album
• Official Coachella debut of the Make The Girls Dance concept
• One of the largest Sahara Stage crowds of the weekend despite an early set time

About Hugel

HUGEL is widely recognized as one of the most influential forces in Afro House and a driving architect behind the global Afro-Latin House movement. Through his imprint, Make The Girls Dance Records, he continues to shape the culture with timeless club records and multiple #1 Beatport hits. A multi-platinum artist, HUGEL reached a major milestone in 2025 when his catalog surpassed one billion streams in a single year, cementing his position at the forefront of the global dance scene.

Born in Marseille and raised on a foundation of funk, disco, and soul, HUGEL began DJing on vinyl at just 16. Inspired by icons like Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier, Daft Punk, Amine Edge, and David Guetta, he developed a signature sound that is both deeply rhythmic and emotionally charged—built for massive dancefloors worldwide. His music channels the Balearic spirit of Ibiza and the cultural richness of the Mediterranean, seamlessly blending Latin, oriental, and tribal influences into a distinct Afro House identity.

2025 marked a defining chapter in his career with his debut residency at Hï Ibiza, which quickly became one of the island’s most talked-about nights, drawing packed crowds week after week and solidifying his place among Ibiza’s new guard. That same year, his global tour expanded significantly, with standout performances across Ibiza, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico, Brazil, and Europe, alongside major festival appearances at EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, BPM Festival, and UNTOLD.

Looking ahead, 2026 is poised to be another landmark year. HUGEL is set to release his highly anticipated debut album, signaling a new creative era, while making his first-ever Coachella appearance—an important milestone that underscores his global crossover appeal. He will also return to Hï Ibiza for a second residency and launch an exclusive Las Vegas residency at Encore, further expanding his presence across the world’s most influential nightlife markets.

HUGEL isn’t just riding the wave—he’s defining it. With a globally resonant sound, relentless momentum, and an ever-growing cultural footprint, he continues to push Afro House forward and ignite dancefloors around the world.

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