Baking under the SoCal sun, HARD Summer 2025 took over Hollywood Park and turned it into a wild two-day playground for ravers, crews, and dance floor diehards. On August 2-3, the massive space next to SoFi Stadium thumped non-stop with HARD’s signature mix of big-room heat, underground flavor, and straight-up unpredictable energy – basically, LA’s electronic heartbeat in full swing.

Spread out across five stages, this year’s lineup came stacked with heavy hitters, local heroes and scene-shaping innovators alike. We linked up with 10 of the DJs and performers who tore it down at HARD to find out which track was their ultimate festival weapon and why it hit so hard. Their picks? Pure fire. Dive in and relive the magic and dance floor chaos below.

Marlon Hoffstadt

Marlon Hoffstadt, Coach Harrison – “Daddy’s In The Club”

"I made this track with my mentor and longtime friend Coach Harrison. This collab will always hold a special place in my heart. The song is wild, unapologetically fun, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Which is exactly why it’s been a standout in my recent sets. And when FISHER asked me for the remix files and then closed his Tomorrowland set with it, I knew this track had something wild and unpredictable."

Cromby

Swoose - Vapor Cone (Original Mix)

"Swoose’s 'Vapor Cone' was a proper standout moment for me at HARD Summer – I dropped it at the pink stage. Clean, punchy, and full of that classic jacking energy, it felt fresh without trying too hard. The crowd locked in instantly, heads nodding, feet moving, no overthinking – just pure groove. One of those tracks that hits right when you need it. Another smoking release off Moxie's On Loop record label."

Malugi

Malugi, Inéz - Chiggy Chiggy

"The track ‘Chiggy Chiggy’ is the soundtrack to my summer. It’s full of happiness and nostalgia, and thanks to Inéz’s cheeky vocals, it became a big sing-along moment in my sets. Hope it makes your summer last a little longer too."

Adam Ten & Mita Gami

Cristian Viviano - RESSOURCES

“We've been playing this track for almost a year and it always delivers. We also have feelings for the tune as Christian used the same plug-in that we used on the 'Renegade' remix we did for Parallelle. Christian brought this sound in his own funky way, and the track was just released on our label Maccabi House.”

Linska

Walker & Royce, VNSSA - I Don't Remember

"A definite staple in my sets by two artists I think are super talented and pioneering; Walker & Royce and VNNSA. This track always brings the energy I need to take my sets from groovy tech house into a more techno space. The rhythm of the lead also encourages the perfect amount of crowd control. Accompanied by a great hook it’s a no brainer for me."

FCUKERS

Floorplan - Feel It

"It's sexy, it's dramatic, and it just grooves so damn hard. I'm a huge Floorplan fan, and here Robert Hood proves why he's still at the top of his game. Whether you're in a rave playing to 5,000 people, or a foggy room to 50 people, it hits."

SOSA

Kidoo - Quantize (Original Mix)

"‘Quantize’ by Kidoo has been a go-to in my sets lately – it’s got that perfect blend of swing and weight that really locks a crowd in. The groove is sharp, the drums hit right, and it always cuts through no matter the time slot. Proud to have released this one on my label COCO – it’s a proper weapon.”

Peekaboo

LYNY - Section

“Easily one of the best tunes of the year. So minimal and unique and just really hits on a live system. Also it’s the best vocal sample EVER"

BRUX

Loe - The Woop

"I stumbled across this whopper of a club tune a few weeks ago as I was preparing for my Detroit Boiler Room set and I'm completely obsessed with it. It brings so much energy to my sets and has such an infectious groove!"

Bou

Turno, Bou, TomInTheChamber - Try Me

"I love this tune as it was made on a random night in my studio in Manchester with Turno and TomInTheChamber, it's one I wanted to drop for ages."