“Don’t Play” - HIFEELINGS
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Southampton’s own HIFEELINGS is bringing the heat with “Don’t Play”, a glistening, groovy anthem that’s as nostalgic as it is forward-thinking. Think: Sammy Virji charm meets Notion's club finesse, wrapped up in a bassline that growls just enough to rattle the back of your teeth — but still makes you grin and groove to the rhythm.
“Don’t Play” is the kind of track that spins in your head long after the club lights flicker on — all shimmery vocal cuts, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, and deep, sultry low-end that makes you want to strut like you're in your own little two-step music video.
It’s speed garage for the TikTok age, but it doesn't compromise on authenticity. HIFEELINGS has clearly done his homework — this isn’t a mimic job; it’s a love letter to a scene that shaped him, scribbled with passion and pressed onto wax with modern finesse.
Born in Poland and now grinding in the UK’s south coast underground, HIFEELINGS is not your average electronic producer. His musical journey is a mosaic of early Depeche Mode obsessions, a love for Gaga’s pop maximalism, Skrillex’s chaotic brilliance, and a total life-shift moment at Primavera Madrid 2023, where he dropped his college exam for a front-row dose of Fred Again.., Kendrick, and Skrillex live.
That decision? It’s in the music. You can hear that “f*** it, let’s live” energy pulsing through every hi-hat, vocal slice, and wobble in “Don’t Play.”
This isn’t HIFEELINGS’ first run at turning heads. His earlier single “Inna Week” landed him BBC Introducing love on three separate stations, while taste-makers like A-Trak and Fish56Octagon have already clocked the rising star on their radar. Even dance outlets like WeRaveYou, EDM.com, and DMY are keeping tabs — and for good reason.
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The beauty of “Don’t Play” is its dual nature — a floor-filler with finesse, equally suited for underground warehouse nights and solo bike rides with your headphones cranked. The track walks that fine line between high-energy and slick — all while keeping it light, fun, and unapologetically cheeky.
The groove is infectious, the vocals are playful and provocative, and the mix is clean, punchy, and polished enough to please the snobbiest sound system.
HIFEELINGS is carving a lane all his own — a producer unafraid to mix polish with chaos, UKG with experimental flair, and flirty fun with proper club credentials.
“Don’t Play” is just the beginning. So don’t be surprised when this one suddenly becomes that track every underground DJ starts sneaking into their sets. Catchy, clever, and confident — this one’s going places.
Now go add it to your playlist. But don’t say we didn’t warn you when it blows up.
“Don’t Play” is available now on all major streaming platforms
