James Hype's new song 'Don't Wake Me Up' has landed🙌
He says it's the best song he's ever written
Last updated 21st Mar 2025
It doesn't seem '7 Seconds' since James Hype told his fans that he wanted to 'slow down a bit', however, in February he started to tease a brand new song, and fans were left very excited about it.
After initially telling fans it would be out in March, ahead of the song's release he later confirmed it would arrive on 21st March, and told fans it is 'the best song I've ever written'.
How did James Hype announce his new song?
Earlier this year, James posted a series of photos on Instagram captioned: 'Can’t wait to show you what’s coming this year 🤫 don’t wake me up', The DJ then replied to fans' comments appearing to reveal a release month for the new banger.
As one fan commented: 'Waiting patiently for Don’t Wake Me Up To be released 🔥🙌❤️', James replied: 'March 👀'. Another fan commented: 'Please drop Don’t Wake Me Up 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥', to which James answered: 'March'.
As many of James' fans will know, the DJ has played this song at his sets for a few months now, with the DJ even posting a video on TikTok in November, captioned: 'Don’t wake me up…'
Followed by another longer video in December 2024.
While fans were waiting for the release of his new song, the 'Ferrari' DJ kept fans entertained by returning to the kitchen raves that he did during Lockdown. The DJ asked fans to comment on his post to be sent a link to join his online stream.
What is James Hype's new song called?
James new song is called 'Don't Wake Me Up'.
When is the song out?
The epic new track landed on Friday 21st March and you can hear it on Hits Radio.
Take a look back at some of James Hype's biggest songs:
James Hype featuring Harlee - 'Afraid'
James Hype and Harlee released 'Afraid' in 2020. At the time of the release, James said of the song: "I'm really excited to get 'Afraid' out, as I feel it is a massive evolution for me as an artist, especially working with someone as talented as Harlee on something fresh and new, but with a little more depth than people might expect."
The song has now had more than 2.5 million views on YouTube.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
James Hype featuring Craig David - 'No Dramas'
Back in 2018, James Hype and Craig David teamed up for 'No Dramas'. The duo's music video has had more than seven million views on YouTube, which saw the pair performing their song in front of crowds at TS5 pool party Ibiza.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
James Hype featuring Kim Petras - 'Drums'
'Drums' features Kim Petras on vocals, and has the distinctive sound of a James Hype song, but also samples Justin Timberlake's 2002 classic 'Like I Love You'. Taking to Instagram on release day, James revealed to his fans how he managed to get Justin Timberlake to agree to the sample on his new song.
Watch the visualiser on YouTube.
James Hype featuring Kelli-Leigh - 'More Than Friends'
James released 'More Than Friends' with Kelli-Leigh back in 2017, the song peaked at Number 8 in the UK, and Number 1 in the UK Dance Chart. Sampling En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go (Love)', the song was a big hit.
Watch the lyric video on YouTube
James Hype featuring Miggy Dela Rosa - 'Ferrari'
In 2022, James Hype released his smash hit 'Ferrari' with British singer Miggy Dela Rosa. The song was a Top 10 hit here in the UK and reached Number 1 in Belgium, The Netherland and Italy. The song samples 'I Need a Girl (Part Two)' which was released in 2002 by P. Diddy and Ginuwine featuring Loon, Mario Winans, and Tammy Ruggieri.
Listen to the song on YouTube.
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