Hoax (BE) is a Belgian electronic producer and DJ with a glowing reputation for his work in afro-house, melodic house, and deep techno. Known for his emotive, melody-driven sound and seamless production, Hoax (BE) has released on notable labels such as Sony Belgium, HoTL Records, Electronic Nature, Loud Memory, Thrive, Warner, and Cavo Paradiso.
2023 was a standout year for him, featuring highlights like his remix of NERVO’s ‘Giving It All’ on Thrive Music and his collaboration with Max Vangeli on ‘Love In The Night,’ which gained significant traction on platforms like Beatport. Hoax (BE) also dropped a bootleg of Tate McRae’s Greedy, which saw heavy rotation on Diplo’s Revolution radio show.
In addition to his official releases, Hoax (BE)’s SoundCloud is filled with well-received club-ready bootlegs of artists like Rihanna and Calvin Harris, amassing tens of thousands of downloads. His edits of tracks like ‘We Found Love’ and ‘Locked Out Of Heaven’ – the latter of which has been his most requested track at live shows from Lebanon to Germany and beyond – maintain his distinct, rhythm-heavy afro-house influence.
Hoax (BE)’s early exposure to Tomorrowland ignited his journey into music production, which started with disco and evolved into the deeper shades of house. Now, he’s gaining recognition from leading artists such as Massano, Mark Knight, and Lost Frequencies. His unique approach, blending emotional depth with dancefloor energy, makes him a sought-after name behind the decks, with gigs spanning Ibiza, Miami, London, and Amsterdam.
This week, we welcome Hoax (BE) to the Prima Lux podcast with a hypnotic hour that showcases his afro house prowess. Enjoy!
Hoax (BE): Instagram // Soundcloud
TRACKLIST:
1. Carnaval Breve (INTRO) – David Mackay, dela sur
2. Pasila (EDIT) Nico de Andrea, Vanetty, & Afro Medusa
3. Rumble (JAGM33T Remix)
4. ID – ID
5. AGAIN(And go) (NO_ONE AFRO HOUSE EDIT) – Roger Sanchez
6. OK! – Andor Gabriel, RBØR & Paakman
7. Move (Choujaa Edit) – Caiiro, Shimza
8. Circulo – Original Mix – Sllash & Doppe
9. Lola’s Theme (Tripolism Short Edit) – The Shapeshifters
10. Fusion (Extended Mix) – Maori
11. Believe (Super Flu Short Edit) – Cher
12. Aint Nobody (EDIT) – LevyM
13. Boogie Wonderland [Hoax (BE) ‘indiiepent’ Club Edit] – Earth, Wind & Fire
14. No Good (EDIT) – Joe Mattei
15. Touch Me [Short Mix] – Hoax (BE) x Tom Higham
16. TORERO (SHORT EDIT) – AMEME