Fresh off the chart-topping debut of his acclaimed album Twenty One and a landmark run that has seen him become the world’s most Shazamed artist, with the No. 1 and No. 2 most Shazamed songs globally, Latin house powerhouse HUGEL continues his global ascent with his latest collaboration, “Mami,” featuring chart-topping Mexican singer-songwriter Netón Vega. The infectious new single arrives September 18 via Make The Girls Dance Records and serves as the second single from the forthcoming special edition of Twenty One, due this October.
“Mami” brings a distinct Mexican influence to HUGEL’s signature sound, pairing the infectious vocals of chart-topping Mexican singer-songwriter Netón Vega with Latin house grooves, Mexican-inspired trumpets, rhythmic instrumentation, and authentic percussion. One of the leading voices of the new generation of Mexican and Latin music, Vega has built a global audience through his ability to move fluidly between música mexicana, reggaeton, and contemporary Latin sounds. The production blends HUGEL’s club-driven energy with Vega’s unmistakable Mexican sound, creating a track that feels deeply rooted in Latin culture while remaining built for the dancefloor. The result is a natural fusion of HUGEL’s global house sound and Vega’s Mexican identity, giving “Mami” an authentic cultural character from start to finish.
The single arrives at a pivotal moment in HUGEL’s career, as his influence continues to extend well beyond the traditional electronic music space. In the U.S., he has recently appeared alongside Funk Flex on HOT 97 and ABC News Live, while internationally, he landed the cover of DJ Mag’s Ibiza 2026 edition, further cementing his growing global profile. That crossover momentum has also translated into high-profile cultural moments, most recently when professional boxer Ryan Garcia celebrated his victory at HUGEL’s Las Vegas residency on September 12, bringing another major celebrity moment to HUGEL’s expanding orbit and underscoring his growing presence across music, nightlife, and popular culture.
HUGEL’s Twenty One album debuted at No. 1 on Spotify’s Album Charts, further cementing the project as a defining chapter in his career. Its singles have continued to make a global impact, with “Movin’ to the Sun” featuring Imael Angel & Ultra Naté and “Jamaican (Bam Bam)” with SOLTO claiming the No. 1 and No. 2 spots among the world’s most Shazamed songs, respectively. HUGEL has also earned his second No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance Airplay chart with “Movin’ to the Sun,” further marking a standout year for the global Latin house artist. His international profile has continued to rise alongside the music, including his recent DJ Mag Ibiza 2026 cover and a performance alongside David Guetta during Guetta’s historic takeover of Stade de France in Paris.
Beyond his recorded output, HUGEL remains a dominant presence across the global club circuit. He recently headlined his Make The Girls Dance residency at Hï Ibiza, while maintaining residencies at XS Nightclub, Encore Beach Club, and EBC at Night in Las Vegas. From Ibiza to Las Vegas and beyond, his presence across the world’s most influential dance destinations has positioned him at the center of Latin house’s continued global expansion.
“Mami” also continues the collaborative direction established throughout Twenty One, a project that brought together an expansive roster of artists spanning genres and generations, including French Montana, Big Sean, Snoop Dogg, David Guetta, Tokischa, and Bryson Tiller, among others. The forthcoming special edition, slated for October 16, will build on that foundation with additional material and new collaborations, further expanding HUGEL’s signature intersection of dance, hip-hop, R&B, and Latin music. The collaboration with Vega adds another dimension to that crossover, bringing together HUGEL’s Latin house sound with Vega’s fluency across música mexicana, reggaeton, and contemporary Latin music.
Vega’s inclusion comes at a significant moment in his own career. The Mexican singer-songwriter currently has more than 30 million monthly Spotify listeners, while his track “RIKI” reached No. 1 on Spotify Mexico and No. 35 globally. His debut album, Mi Vida, Mi Muerte, reached No. 19 on the Billboard 200 and became the most-streamed album in Mexico in 2025, marking a major milestone in his evolution from songwriter to global solo artist. Prior to his solo career taking off, Vega established himself through important songwriting credits including “La People” and “Rubicon,” which helped lay the foundation for his subsequent success as a recording artist.
With more than 41 million monthly Spotify listeners and over 1 billion streams in 2025 alone, HUGEL has become one of electronic music’s most successful global exports. His ability to merge Latin house with influential voices from across contemporary music has pushed the genre beyond the traditional club circuit and into the global mainstream. With “Mami,” HUGEL continues that evolution, entering another major chapter with a collaboration that reflects the increasingly borderless sound and reach of his music.