Illyus Barrientos Drops the Heat with New Single ‘Be Hot’

If you know house music, you already know the name Illyus Barrientos. The Glasgow-born DJ and producer has carved out a serious lane for himself by doing what he does best: making raw, percussive records that actually move a room. Whether he’s dropping heavy hitters on Toolroom, Defected, or Nervous Records, his sound has always been about that sweet spot where heavy groove meets real soul.

Now, he’s back with a brand new single, ‘Be Hot’, via Nothing Else Matters, and it’s an absolute weapon.

What to Expect from ‘Be Hot’

True to form, ‘Be Hot’ isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—it’s just executing peak-time house music at the absolute highest level. Built around a rolling, driving bassline and sharp, relentless percussion, the track feels tailor-made for a packed warehouse at 3 AM. It’s punchy, unpretentious, and designed to do one thing: work the floor.

It’s already passing the ultimate test, too. Before even hitting streaming platforms properly, heavyweights like Carl Cox and Chris Stussy were road-testing it out at UNVRS Ibiza, proving it’s got that undeniable tastemaker pull.

Keeping the Momentum Going

This release follows a seriously strong run for Illyus Barrientos. Between kicking off the year with ‘Deep Down’ on Toolroom and coming off the back of underground favourites like ‘People’s Prty’, he’s just relentlessly consistent. When artists like Claptone, Jamie Jones, Sam Divine, Chris Lake, and MK are all pulling the same record into their USBs, you know it’s going to be sticking around in club sets for a minute.

If you’ve caught him live lately, you already know the energy he brings. ‘Be Hot’ captures that exact live feeling and puts it right into your speakers.