Acclaimed French DJ and producer HUGEL unveils his latest single, ‘Las Avispas’, on May 23rd, delivering a bold and electrifying reinterpretation of the legendary Juan Luis Guerra classic. Released via his own imprint, Make The Girls Dance Records, the track features powerhouse collaborators BRØDER and Spijker, uniting French, Dutch, and Afro House influences into a global sonic celebration.
A trailblazer in the Afro-Latin House movement, HUGEL has become one of the most influential names in electronic music. With over 4 billion streams, multiple multi-platinum certifications, and a string of #1 hits on Beatport, his sound dominates clubs and festivals around the world. His label, Make The Girls Dance Records, has become a hub for cutting-edge Afro-infused dance music.
‘Las Avispas’, originally penned by Dominican icon Juan Luis Guerra, is a joyful anthem of faith, resilience, and divine protection. Released in 2004 on the Grammy-winning album ‘Para Ti’, the original fused merengue with gospel elements and earned critical acclaim, including Latin Grammy Awards for Best Tropical Song and Best Christian Album, along with Billboard Latin Music Awards for Gospel-Pop and Tropical-Merengue Song of the Year.
In this 2025 reimagining, HUGEL injects the track with an energetic Afro House pulse while honoring its soulful essence. He is joined by BRØDER, the French electronic duo of brothers Thibault and Arnaud from Marseille, known for their cross-genre innovations, high-profile remixes, and over 60 million Spotify streams, and Spijker, a rising Dutch DJ and producer whose Afro-Tech fusion and global performances, from Burning Man to Brazil, have marked him as one to watch.
‘Las Avispas’ is more than a cover, it’s a tribute to a legendary artist, reinterpreted through a modern, global lens. https://open.spotify.com/track/5hWtMK64O73MxJbyDUn4wU
