Layers

On his debut album, the rising star DJ behind the viral smash “This Girl” dabbles in soul, funk, and even bhangra, but keeps his signature sunny sound. The French producer told Beats 1 that he loves making “summer jams,” and he has a clear ear for crossover hits; he spent much of 2016 touring with fellow French hitmaker David Guetta. But Kungs is more laidback and experimental than his EDM counterparts. “Freedom,” a blues song featuring stunning vocalist Wolfgang, trades synths for electric guitar.