London-born DJ Hope Engele fuses Afro-electronic, Latin rhythms, and UK dance culture into sets that bridge continents. From Amapiano and Afrobeats to UKG and Deep House, Reggaeton to UK Funky - she moves seamlessly between global sounds and club floor energy. Inspired by boundary-pushing selectors like Joe Kay, Vashtie, and Brighter Days family, her eclectic taste celebrates cultural movements across borders.

ABOUT

Hope grew up in a household where music wasn't just played - it was lived. From Afrobeats and Bashment to UK Garage and House classics, sounds from across the Afro & Caribbean diaspora, and the UK filled her childhood. She didn't just listen - she absorbed, studying how different rhythms moved people and learning to read the energy of a room before she ever touched the decks.

She taught herself to DJ in 2018 after first learning the ins and outs of the music business - a strategic foundation that shaped how she approached her craft. From there, she spent years teaching herself to read crowds and blend sounds that shouldn't work together - but did. Inspired by selectors like Joe Kay, Vashtie, and Brighter Days Family who champion genre-fluid sets, Hope found her lane: fusing Afro-electronic, Latin rhythms, and UK dance culture into seamless journeys across continents.

Since then, she's built a reputation across London's Hospitality & Corporate scene, holding residencies at venues like Pergola, The Alchemist, and Golden Bee, while working with brands including GHD, Tudor, and Matrix Hair Care.

From private events to packed dancefloors, her sets move between Amapiano and UKG, Afrobeats and Deep House, Reggaeton and UK Funky - celebrating cultural movements across borders.

Whether it's a festival stage, an intimate club night, or a high-end corporate event, Hope brings the same energy: global sounds, London soul, and a dancefloor that feels like home.

Thanks for your services Hope - you absolutely smashed it! Catering a set to over 10,000 people isn't easy, but boy did you read the room well. A great mix of dance & disco classics with some top 40 faves in there as well. We loved it and love you! — SAINT

Hope was the perfect choice to DJ at our wedding, her professionalism and passion for excellence shone through, in all of our pre event communication and on the Day! Hope has a great eye for details to create the perfect sound track for your day. And on top of all this Hope is a brilliant DJ, she read the room and knew what to play at the right time and her transitions are unmatched! — ETHAN