Hugo Chegwin’s Playlist Reveals His Musical Influences and Personal Favorites

Hugo Chegwin, a music producer and actor from ‘People Just Do Nothing’, opens up about his musical influences and favorite tracks in a revealing playlist. His first musical love was Michael Jackson’s ‘Dirty Diana’, which he remembers listening to on old headphones. Chegwin’s earliest purchase was ‘Let’s Get Ready to Rhumble’ by PJ and Duncan, a track that sparked his interest in rap music. Despite his admiration for Kendrick Lamar’s artistry, Chegwin admits he no longer enjoys ‘Not Like Us’ due to its repetitive beat and the song’s tension with his close friend, Drake. He also shares how he can’t help but dance to Mario’s ‘Let Me Love You’, a track he calls ‘overly cheesy’. Other highlights include his karaoke pick, Miguel’s ‘Adorn’, and the song that changed his life, ‘Closer Than Close’ by Rosie Gaines, which ignited his passion for underground music. As for the best song for a party, Chegwin chooses NERD’s ‘Lapdance’. His playlist also includes DMX’s ‘X Gon’ Give It To Ya’ for intimate moments and Aminé’s ‘Vacay’ to start his day. Finally, he reflects on the emotional power of Wretch 32’s ‘Don’t Go’ and picks J Dilla’s ‘Time: The Donut of the Heart’ as the song he’d want played at his funeral. Hugo Chegwin’s new EP, ‘Shark Tooth Necklace’, is out on October 16.