Hitty: Built From the Ground Up

British born and London based, Hitty is part of a new wave of DJs shaping how house music connects with club culture today. His sound pulls from hip hop and dancehall, layered into house sets that lean raw and direct, with a focus on energy and crowd reaction rather than polish alone. It is a style that reflects both his musical influences and the environments he came up in.

Recognized for performing in his trademark gloves, Hitty has also built his own platforms through HITTY X and GLOVE SEAZON, where music, visuals, and concept come together to reflect his world more fully. Beyond the branding, his story is grounded in everyday life, balancing studio time, shows, and family, while staying rooted in the mindset that first pushed him forward.

In this conversation, Hitty speaks on the moments that shaped him, from stepping into a major label building for the first time to the records that still guide his sets today. He shares what drives him in the studio, why football remains his reset, and how he views growth, risk, and longevity in music.

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?

I used to compete in track athletics (400m, 200m, 100m).

If you weren’t a DJ/Producer, what would you be?

A stock trader who DJs and produces in his spare time.

What’s the most memorable moment of your career?

Walking into a major label building for the first time (Universal).

Who’s an artist that inspires you right now?

Jay-Z, for his hustler mentality and creative direction.

What’s a track you play when you want to get the crowd hyped?

My remix of “Pump Up the Jam” — it never fails.

What’s your go-to snack or drink before a show?

A banana. I need that energy.

What’s your favorite city to play in, and why?

London, as it’s my hometown, although the dream would be to play in Chicago, the real mecca for house music.

How would you describe your sound in three words?

Raw, street, energetic.

What’s one non-music-related thing that makes you happy?

My family.

What’s a track that always brings you back to your roots?

Naya George – Trinidad.

If you could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, who would it be?

Max B.

What’s your favorite non-music-related hobby?

Football. I play every Friday — that’s my mental release and my cardio.

If you could time travel to any era of music history, when would it be and why?

I’d travel to the early grime days, around 2002, and record all my favorite radio sets because I lost all my tapes.

What’s a record that never leaves your crate or USB?

Dennis Ferrer – Sights.

If you weren’t touring or in the studio, where would we find you?

Doing the school run, haha.

What’s a fun fact or hidden talent that has nothing to do with music?

I’m disturbingly amazing at table tennis.

What is something simple that makes you smile?

The sound of my kids laughing.

What’s a memory you never want to let go of?

Too many to pick from — I can’t choose one.

When do you feel most at peace?

Playing football. I forget all my responsibilities, problems, worries, and pressures. The only thing running through my mind is waiting for the ball and what I’m going to do after I receive it. Life outside goes on pause.

What are some things you forget but feel better when you’re reminded about them?

A beverage that I forgot I’d hidden at the bottom of the fridge, or seeing a track I haven’t played in a while when scrolling through my set list.

What’s something meaningful to you, but not to others?

Box-fresh trainers.

What personal prison have you built out of fear?

I’ve broken out of them all. The only fear I have is not being willing to fail while trying to do something amazing.

What’s something normal to you that other people find weird?

Mayonnaise on everything.

If you could compliment yourself, what would you say?

Fearless.

From a production perspective, what’s the most expensive mistake you’ve ever made in an effort to put on a great show?

They’ve all worked out, to be honest.

As someone who deals with technology and computers to write music, has there been a gut-wrenching moment where you lost your music or tracks you were working on?

Yep. If I lose my music, I accept it as fate, move on, and make better music.

What makes you cringe when you listen to your early material?

The mixdown quality.

What do you find yourself obsessing about most in the studio?

Every part of creating a track, but finding the right kick drum takes me forever.

What is your favorite set time and duration?

I love playing longer shows. Two hours is my sweet spot, but I’d love to play a 12-hour set.

If you had the power to erase one musical genre for all eternity, which one would you abolish?

I wouldn’t use that power, lol.