Today, multi-platinum selling DJ, producer and international sensation, HUGEL, arrives with his latest single, ‘Loosen Up (Feat. Preston Harris)’ . A collaboration with French-American producer, songwriter, singer and DJ, Dawty, featuring vocals from songbird Preston Harris, the track arrives as a timeless anthem on Friday, June 27, 2025 via HUGEL’s imprint, Make The Girls Dance.
Emphasizing the freeing and cathartic power of music, ‘Loosen Up’ explores yet another layer of HUGEL’s sonic personality. HUGEL and Dawty’s steady yet subtle reggaeton beat carries its compassionate lyrics, guiding listeners through his groove-filled realm. Adorned with an enchanting beat, the track has an undeniably danceable rhythm that’s accentuated by Harris’s angelic voice. Sensitive and intimate from the onset, the track demonstrates HUGEL’s boundless evolution of sound as he explores a more subdued iteration of his sonic personality. Bursting with soul, ‘Loosen Up’ is as catchy as it is thoughtful.
““I am so excited to release this one on Make The Girls Dance records, i t’s one that gets everyone singing & dancing every time it gets played. The mix between RNB & Afro House came together so naturally, songs like this are the reason I started Make The Girls Dance records. Excited to keep dancing wi th you guys to this one.” – HUGEL
Revered as the instigator of the Latin House movement with his hit ‘Morenita‘, HUGEL has earned global recognition for his category-blurring, sultry compositions that command movement. Drawing inspiration from his Mediterranean upbringing and time spent in the Balearic Islands and Ibiza, HUGEL masterfully blends Latin, Oriental, and tribal rhythms to create a distinct sound uniquely in a category of its own.
As for Dawty, Since moving to the U.S. in 2005, he has crafted expressive tracks that resonate with the essence of iconic stars, earning rave reviews for his unique blend of rhythms and sounds. Dawty’s journey began in Europe, collaborating with artists like Janelle Monae, Boyz II Men, and Ne-Yo, achieving platinum status and producing for chart-toppers such as Nicky Jam, French Montana, Akon, Wale, and Snoop Dogg.
You can listen to ‘Loosen Up’ below and on all available streaming platforms.
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