Platinum DJ and producer HUGEL is back on Defected Records, this time teaming up with tech house riser DERON for the explosive new track “Coge El Paso”, featuring the distinct sounds of Colombian artist La Payara. Out now, the track blends HUGEL’s signature Latin house grooves with DERON’s high-energy tech house style, promising to ignite dance floors worldwide.
A Return to Defected Records
HUGEL, who has amassed over one billion streams globally and topped the Beatport charts, first made waves on the London-based Defected label in 2024 with “La Verdolaga”, a collaboration featuring the legendary Tóto La Momposina. Now, he’s back in 2025 with another fiery club anthem, this time enlisting DERON, a rapidly rising talent known for his commanding presence in some of the world’s top electronic music venues.
A Cultural Fusion with La Payara
Featuring La Payara, a Colombian artist who infuses ancestral influences into modern production techniques, “Coge El Paso” is more than just a club banger—it’s a rhythmic and cultural powerhouse. The track’s pulsating beats and hypnotic energy encapsulate the essence of Latin house, a genre that HUGEL has pioneered with hits like “Morenita”.
With its intoxicating blend of electronic and Latin sounds, “Coge El Paso” is poised to dominate festival circuits and club nights across the globe. The track is a testament to HUGEL’s ability to bridge cultures through music, reinforcing his place at the forefront of the Latin house movement.
HUGEL’s Influence and Global Reach
Born in Marseille, France, HUGEL grew up surrounded by funk, disco, and soul, eventually carving out a career that has seen him perform at major festivals such as Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, Lollapalooza, and Parookaville. With residencies at Ibiza’s Pacha and Ushuaïa, his presence in the electronic music scene is undeniable. His ability to seamlessly blend Latin influences into house music has made him one of the most sought-after DJs in the industry.
As for DERON, his relentless energy and hard-hitting productions have propelled him to the upper echelons of tech house, earning him gigs at elite venues around the world. Teaming up with HUGEL marks a significant milestone in his career, cementing his status as one to watch.
