Hi-nrg

Hi-NRG is an upbeat, energetic subgenre of disco and dance music that emerged in the late 1970s and gained prominence in the 1980s. Characterized by a fast tempo, typically around 120-140 BPM, it features pulsating basslines, soaring synthesizers, and powerful, often soulful vocals. The genre often incorporates elements of Eurodisco, funk, and electronic music, creating a high-energy atmosphere perfect for dance floors. Popularized by artists such as Donna Summer, Patrick Hernandez, and Evelyn Thomas, Hi-NRG songs often have a euphoric and anthemic quality. With its infectious rhythms and vibrant production, Hi-NRG remains a staple in dance music history, continuing to influence contemporary genres like synth-pop and electronic dance music (EDM).

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Hungry Eyes
Single - Released December 5, 2025

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Aleky
Aleph
Amii Stewart
Andreas Lundstedt
Anita Campagnolo
April
Armonics
B.O.B. Ltd.
Bad Boys Blue
Bananarama
Bizzarro Universe
Borgie
Bratt Sinclaire
Bravo, Bravissimo
Bronski Beat
Bunny X
Candy Apple Blue
Cerrone
Charles B
Cherry
Christianoshi
Cruisin' Gang
Cynthia
Daniela
Danny Keith
David Dima
Daylight
Deelight
Denis
Diva Surprise
Donna Summer
Dyva
Evelyn Thomas
Fancy
Fastway
France Joli
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Franz Scala
Fun Fun
Funny Twins
G.j. Lunghi
Gabriella Marolda
Galaxy Hunter
Gaznevada
George Aaron
George Kranz
Gladys Del Pilar
Hazell Dean
Hypnosis
Italo
J.D. Jaber
J.K.
Jack Jennings
Jeff in Leather
Jimmy Somerville
Julio Mena
Ken Laszlo
Kim Wilde
Kirlian Camera
Leslie Parrish
Lucia
MAX
MEGA NRG MAN
Marco Passarani
Marilyn Torres
Mark Tower
Martinelli
Matt Pop
Meccano
Mflex Sounds
Michael Sembello
Mike Cannon
Neil Smith
Neil Tennant
Odyssey Eurobeat
Oksana Kovalevskaya
Patrick Cowley
Patty Johnson
Paul Rein
Plazma
Reeds
Right Said Fred
Savage
Sean Ensign
Serge Ramaekers
Shannon
Sharyn Maceren
South East Players
Stage
Steps
Steve Hill
Sylvester
Sylvester
The Weather Girls
Toni Basil
Trans-X
Videosex
loveshy
Руся
Bronski Beat
The Pointer Sisters
Donna Summer
Michael Sembello
Dead Or Alive
Bananarama
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Patrick Hernandez
Kim Wilde
Taylor Dayne
The Weather Girls
Captain Hollywood Project
The Communards
Masterboy
Charles B
Amii Stewart
Right Said Fred
Tina Charles
Bad Boys Blue
Sylvester
Yello
Army Of Lovers
Trans-X
Serge Ramaekers
Cerrone
Silent Circle
Stacey Q
Boys Town Gang
Leslie Parrish
Savage
Jimmy Somerville
Samantha Fox
Fancy
Bratt Sinclaire
Magic Affair
Mark 'Oh
MEGA NRG MAN
Shannon
Ken Laszlo
Ivan
loveshy
Frankie hi-nrg mc
France Joli
Systems In Blue
Patrick Cowley
Fun Fun
Go2
Toni Basil
Fastway
Freeez
Kirlian Camera
MAX
Andreas Lundstedt
Steps
Sandy Chambers
Koto
Hotblade
Norma Sheffield
Kelly Marie
Hazell Dean
Miquel Brown
KING & QUEEN
DJ Space'C
Evelyn Thomas
Mflex Sounds
David Dima
Shy Rose
Axel Force
Bunny X
Odyssey Eurobeat
Carroch
Plazma
GoGoGirls
Sinitta
Daniela
Laserdance
Matt Pop
Gladys Del Pilar
Master Genius
Suzy Q
Lucia
Mike Rogers
Videosex
Cherry
A-Europa
George Kranz
Malibu
Boytronic
Mito
VIRGINELLE
George Aaron
People Like Us
Neil Tennant
Руся
Telex
Neil Smith
Anita Campagnolo
Gina G.
Tony Caso
Gaznevada