HNGT is the artistic name of Ricardo Hingst Goulart, a Brazilian DJ and electronic music producer from Brusque, Brazil. His music is primarily associated with techno, particularly peak-time and driving styles, and his releases have appeared on international electronic music labels including VOLTA, Iboga Records, Alaula Music, KOSMOS, Invicta Records, and Kaligo Records.
HNGT has developed his career through both studio production and live performances. His music has received support from established names in the electronic music scene, while his releases have appeared on Beatport and other major electronic music platforms.
Who Is HNGT?
HNGT is the stage name of Ricardo Hingst Goulart, a Brazilian electronic music artist based in Brusque. Resident Advisor identifies him as a DJ and producer from Brazil, while his artist biography describes his work as part of the country’s growing techno scene.
His musical journey began after he discovered electronic music through the legendary Warung Beach Club in Brazil in 2018. This experience sparked a deeper interest in DJing and electronic music production.
Hingst began learning DJing and production around 2019 and continued developing his skills before officially establishing the HNGT project. His first releases followed in the early 2020s.
HNGT’s Musical Style
HNGT is primarily associated with techno, with many of his releases categorized as Peak Time / Driving Techno on Beatport.
His catalog also touches related electronic styles, including melodic techno, progressive electronic music, and other club-oriented sounds. Beatport’s current catalog lists a large number of HNGT releases under Techno (Peak Time / Driving), alongside releases categorized as Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic), Melodic House & Techno, Progressive House, Psy-Trance, and other electronic genres.
His production style is characterized by energetic rhythms and a dancefloor-focused approach. Releases such as “Stoner Algorithm” have been described by Kaligo Records as combining dark basslines, melodic breaks, and HNGT’s powerful groove.
Beginning of the HNGT Project
Although Hingst’s interest in electronic music began in 2018, the HNGT project developed over the following years.
According to Resident Advisor’s biography, he began learning DJing and music production in 2019 and continued studying and practicing until 2021, when the HNGT project became official with an EP released through Createch, a label associated with his mentor Tarter.
This period established the foundation for his later work with international techno labels.
Breakthrough With “Rebel”
One of the important releases in HNGT’s career was “Rebel,” released through Victor Ruiz’s VOLTA imprint.
The Rebel release included three tracks:
- “Rebel”
- “Artificial Awareness”
- “Future World”
The release helped introduce HNGT’s production to a wider techno audience. VOLTA’s release page describes the project as an important stage in his development and identifies it as his debut on the label.
Resident Advisor also reports that HNGT’s Rebel EP reached the number-one position in Beatport’s Techno (Peak Time Driving) Releases chart.
Working With VOLTA Records
VOLTA has been an important label in HNGT’s discography.
His relationship with the label began with Rebel and continued with later releases and collaborations. In 2025, HNGT released “I Don’t Care” through VOLTA.
The track was released on August 14, 2025, with Ricardo Hingst credited as the writer and HNGT as producer. VOLTA described the release as reflecting a more mature sense of creative freedom in his sound.
HNGT has also worked with artists connected to the VOLTA scene, including Victor Ruiz.
International Releases and Record Labels
HNGT’s music has been released through a wide range of electronic music labels.
His documented label associations include:
- VOLTA
- Iboga Records
- IbogaTech
- Alaula Music
- KOSMOS
- Invicta Records
- Kaligo Records
- Future Techno Records
- Winked Records
- Createch Records
- Rubik’s Recordings
- Set About Music
Beatport’s catalog shows releases across numerous labels, demonstrating the international reach of his production work.
His early catalog also included releases on Kaligo, Winked, Neu Gravity, Rubik’s Recordings, Future Techno Records, and Red Channel, among others.
Notable HNGT Releases
HNGT has built an extensive catalog of original tracks, collaborations, and remixes.
Some notable releases include “Unconscious,” “Endless Paradox,” “Rebel,” “Artificial Awareness,” “Future World,” “Stoner Algorithm,” “I Don’t Care,” “Dark Empire,” “Night Blaze,” “Frozen Star,” and “The Reason.”
His releases often involve collaborations with other electronic artists.
For example, Stoner Algorithm was produced with Gizmo & Mac and released through Kaligo Records.
Other collaborations include work with artists such as AIO, Victor Ruiz, RooneyNasr, Unlighted, Basilone, Perpetual Universe, and Dual DeStress.
Recent Music in 2026
HNGT has remained active with multiple releases in 2026.
Among the releases listed on Beatport are:
- “Night Blaze” with Unlighted — January 2026
- “A New Day” with Victor Ruiz — February 2026
- “Neurophase” with RooneyNasr — February 2026
- “Scorpio (HNGT Remix)” by Victor Ruiz — March 2026
- “No Compromise” with AIO — April 2026
- “Dark Empire” — May 2026
- “Frozen Star” — May 2026
- “Rift” with Perpetual Universe and Dual DeStress — June 2026
- “The Reason” — August 2026
- “Ghost Protocol” with Basilone — September 2026
These releases show HNGT continuing to work across both solo productions and collaborations.
HNGT and Victor Ruiz
Victor Ruiz has been an important figure in HNGT’s career.
HNGT’s relationship with Ruiz’s music community includes his releases through VOLTA, Ruiz’s label imprint, as well as collaborations and remixes involving Ruiz.
HNGT has also credited a Victor Ruiz masterclass as an important moment in his development. VOLTA’s description of “I Don’t Care” notes that his work with Ruiz’s masterclass in 2020 played a significant role in his path toward the label and his subsequent breakout release.
The connection has continued through later projects, including HNGT’s remix of Victor Ruiz’s “Scorpio” in 2026.
Live Performances
HNGT is active not only as a producer but also as a DJ.
Resident Advisor lists performances at venues including D EDGE, El Fortin, Terraza, and Surreal. His international performance history includes appearances in countries such as Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Romania, and Lebanon.
His SoundCloud biography similarly highlights performances at major Brazilian venues and international appearances.
These performances have helped connect his studio productions with the club and festival environment for which techno is known.
Support From Other Electronic Artists
HNGT’s music has attracted support from several established electronic music artists.
His biographies and label profiles mention support from artists including Amelie Lens, Victor Ruiz, Enrico Sangiuliano, Wehbba, HI-LO, and Hilo.
Such support has helped increase the visibility of his productions among international techno audiences.
HNGT on Beatport
Beatport is an important platform for HNGT’s electronic music catalog.
His Beatport artist page currently lists a substantial collection of tracks and releases spanning multiple years. The catalog includes original productions, collaborations, remixes, and appearances on compilation releases.
The platform’s genre listings show that Techno (Peak Time / Driving) is particularly prominent in his catalog.
This reflects the club-oriented character of much of his production work.
HNGT’s Discography
HNGT’s discography includes singles, EPs, remixes, and collaborative releases.
An early example is the Unconscious release on Kaligo Records, which included “Unconscious” and “Endless Paradox.”
His later catalog expanded through labels such as VOLTA, IbogaTech, Alaula Music, and KOSMOS.
The variety of labels and collaborations demonstrates his activity across different parts of the international electronic music scene.
HNGT’s Role in Brazilian Techno
Brazil has a strong electronic music culture, with internationally recognized clubs, festivals, DJs, and producers.
HNGT’s career is connected to this environment through his origins in Brusque and his performances at Brazilian venues such as D EDGE, Terraza, El Fortin, and Surreal.
His international releases have also allowed him to connect the Brazilian electronic music scene with audiences and labels outside the country.
The Evolution of HNGT’s Sound
HNGT’s discography shows an evolution from his early releases toward a broader and increasingly international techno catalog.
His early work established his identity within techno, while subsequent releases have explored different forms of electronic music and production collaborations.
The continued appearance of his music on labels such as VOLTA, IbogaTech, Alaula Music, and KOSMOS indicates an ongoing expansion of his production network.
At the same time, his remix work and collaborations allow him to experiment with different production approaches while maintaining a recognizable techno-oriented identity.
Conclusion
HNGT, the artistic name of Brazilian DJ and producer Ricardo Hingst Goulart, is an electronic music artist known particularly for techno and peak-time driving productions. From discovering electronic music at Warung Beach Club to establishing his own project and releasing music internationally, he has developed a growing presence in the global techno scene.
His catalog includes releases through VOLTA, Iboga Records, Alaula Music, KOSMOS, IbogaTech, Invicta, Kaligo, and other labels. Tracks such as “Rebel,” “I Don’t Care,” “Dark Empire,” “Night Blaze,” “Frozen Star,” and “The Reason” form part of an expanding discography that includes solo productions, collaborations, and remixes.
With continued releases and international performances, HNGT remains an active name in contemporary electronic and techno music.
