Nigel Hey

Nigel Hey is a rhythm-focused selector rising through the underground music scene with high-energy grooves. Before stepping into the spotlight, Rotterdam-based DJ and producer Nigel Hey made his mark behind the scenes with early production credits including Rauw Alejandro’s global hit El Efecto. That experience laid a solid foundation in the studio, but it’s in the club where Nigel has shaped his own identity as a selector. A long-standing love for classic house, raw production and the swing-led edge of UK minimal feeds into his approach, both in his DJ sets and in the studio. His sound is stripped-back, groove-driven and designed with the dancefloor in mind, with a focus on rhythm, subtle shifts and high-energy grooves. 2025 marks a key moment in his journey with a debut release on