HHP156 DEEJAY MASSIVE [Amapiano / Africa]
Stepping in with his first mix in the podcast is one of the newest members of the team: DEEJAY MASSIVE who you might remember from the #LastLastDJChallenge we co-sponsored with Burna Boy. Massive is one of Africa’s most sought after selectors representing Nigeria and is co-founder of The Vibes DJ Academy. His first single “Feel Good” featuring Rhookcastle made big waves in the afrobeats scene and he’s already set to release a follow up shortly. On this mix Massive explores the deeper side of amapiano with some prime cuts featuring music by Deep London, Young Stunna, Jessica LM and many more. Check the seamless blends through the lush soundscape and then add your favorites below:
HHP155 DJ FLYBOY ANT [Hip Hop+Latin / New Jersey ]
Next up representing New Jersey is DJ FLYBOY ANT in the mix. Ant has been rocking behind the decks for 13 years professionally and since then has been in big demand opening up for Jim Jones, Fetty Wap, Tsu Surf, 22Gz, Ray J and many more. He’s also been seen DJing at plenty of festivals including The NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade and The New Jersey Hispanic Heritage Festival and is an on air personality for Non-Fiction Radio. On this mix he shows his skills mixing up some of the biggest hip hop records from the past few years then rocking out with some top latin tracks ready to rock the house. Check the pod and make sure to add your favorites from the mix below:
HHP154 DJ KZA [EDM / San Diego]
Stepping up from the beaches of San Diego we have DJ KZA with a big room set of electronic music ready to rock any crowd. KZA has made a name for himself spinning Clubs, weddings, private events and festivals and since then he’s used social media to grow his brand tenfold with his signature Instagram reels and TikTok videos in which he explores DJ centric themes such as the history of samples, DJ routines, hits from various genres of music and location specific themes amongst others. Although KZA is still relatively new to the scene with only 5 years under his belt he’s already opened up for the likes of Flo Milli, Pierre Bourne, DJ Quik and many more. Check the mix on this rising talent featuring bangers by David Guetta, Chuwe, Skrillex and more and grab all your favorites below:
HHP153 DJ AkaLex [Open Format / France]
Checking in from France is DJ AKALEX who has made a name for himself with his excellent production skills as well as his eclectic DJ style. He’s been featured in Billboard Dance Magazine and his productions have been supported by the likes of Diplo, Major Lazer, Sofi Tukker and many more. On top of all of his music accolades he’s on the forefront of Web3.0 platform Bolero Music which utilizes NFTs and social tokens. On his first round on the HHP Podcast AkaLex mixes up multiple genres including Afrobeats, BaileFunk, Amapiano, AfroHouse, Hip Hop and many more styles. Check the futuristic flow of the young Frenchman and scoop up all your favorites below:
HHP152 DJ HANDMAID [Techno&Melodic / Los Angeles]
Next up we have DJ HANDMAID representing the underground electronic music scene in Los Angeles. Handmaid has a unique style which blends all forms of electronic music to create high energy, genre blurring vibes that take crowds into a dancing frenzy. She’s a classically trained musician who graduated from Juilliard and when she performs has been known to incorporate live instruments into her sets as well as live vocals under the alias Veronika River. On top of everything she’s the Co-Founder of Apex Talent Group and the CEO of Visionbolt Records. On the 152nd episode of the HHP Handmaid takes us on an intense trip through some of the hottest techno and melodic house from the past year including tracks and remixes that every electronic music DJ needs to have in the crates. Check the skills of one of the fastest rising talents in EDM and add your favorites from the mix below:
HHP151 DJ MISS NINE [House & Melodic / Amsterdam]
DJ MISS NINE representing Amsterdam is up next with an expertly mixed journey through house music. Miss Nine got her start in 2003 and has not looked back since ever since she became a resident DJ at the legendary Motion parties where she would play alongside electronic icons such as John Digweed, Dave Seaman, Nick Warren and many more. In 2008 the German born rising star started her own label: 925 Digital which has helped her secure gigs around the world including stops in Ibiza, Los Angeles, Brazil, London and many more. On top of all of that she has become a brand ambassador for Levi’s and PioneerDJ and has been seen spinning on MTV on several occasions. Check the skills of the world class talent that Miss Nine brings on this seamless journey though House, DeepHouse, TechHouse, Progressive, Melodic and more:
HHP150 DJ Excel [Open Format / P.H.L.]
For the 150th episode of the podcast we called in one of our favorite DJs on the planet: LA resident & Philly native DJ EXCEL. Time and time again Ex has cemented himself as one of the most in demand and technically gifted jocks in the industry. The self-taught veteran has over 20 years of experience and has held down residencies in Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City. He produces with Baltimore’s DJ Impulse in his downtime under the moniker ALFA PAARE who has released 6 EPs and numerous remixes for artists like Dev, Yuna, Leon Bridges, & Silk City. On his second round on the HHP series Excel walks the line between hip hop and electronic bangers programmed in a way to take the energy higher on every record with plenty of his signature cuts and scratches. Check the skills, take notes and download your favorites below:
HHP149.5 DJ DANNY D ROCK [Halloween Mix / N.Y.]
Coming in extra spooky for his second round on the HHP podcast is NYC’s Danny D Rock with a special Halloween show loaded with plenty of HeavyHits exclusives. Danny has cemented himself in the industry performing at high-profile celebrity events and corporate clients such as The NY Giants, Monster Energy, UFC, and Louis Vuitton and has been featured on SiriusXM Pitbull’s Globalization. On this mix Danny uses a ton of Halloween edits that span through house, baile funk, big room, tech house, guaracha, hip hop and beyond. Check the impeccable selection and programming that match up with his technical skills as we present one of the finest Halloween mixes you’ll ever hear. Trick or Treat!
HHP149 DJ KID J [New Jack Swing / UK]
Coming in with a special New Jack Swing mix is DJ KID J representing the UK. He’s a true professional that has DJed all around the globe including dance floors in the US, Barbados, Sweden and Dubai. He’s also be called upon to open for acts like Sean Paul, Drake, J.Cole, Montel Jordan and more. On top of his extensive touring schedule he’s the owner of DJ KID Js Teach Academy. Check this expertly crafted throwback mix featuring some of the best New Jack Swing tunes ever recorded featuring classics by Bell Biv DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Keith Sweat and more:
HHP148 DJ OKI [90s Hip Hop + RnB / Poland]
Checking in with a top tier 90s hip hop and r&b throwback mix is DJ OKI checking in from Poland on his first round on the HHP. Oki is a true ambassador of the old school vibes who first started spinning in 1988. He´s a member of Europe´s DJ League Network and his crates run extra deep. Check the flavor of a true OG featuring classics by Total, Missy Elliot, Faith Evan and many more and scoop up your favorites below: