"HBU" doesn't waste a second. In just over two minutes, A Boy Named Barbara and Marqui Jordan deliver an energetic burst of tech house. It's track 3 of the six-track JUST BE WEIRD JUST BE QUEER EP, released on October 16, 2026, through Barbara Records.
Back in the Studio With Marqui Jordan
This isn't the first time these two names have met. Earlier this year, A Boy Named Barbara remixed Marqui Jordan's "BODIES BODIES BODIES", a version we wrote about in July. "HBU" is a joint credit for A Boy Named Barbara and Marqui Jordan, and the partnership carries over to another EP track, "U NASTY (D.A.B.)".
A Project Built on Collaboration
The name A Boy Named Barbara is a tribute to a hero, and the project is built around a message of love and acceptance. Based in Los Angeles, A Boy Named Barbara works as a DJ, executive producer and songwriter, and the music is built on collaboration, bringing different artists and sounds together on every release.
Six Tracks, 13 Minutes: The JUST BE WEIRD JUST BE QUEER EP
The EP packs six tracks into about 13 minutes. "HBU" sits third in the tracklist and keeps the pace high, with a tech house groove and an energetic mood that suit a crowded floor more than a quiet room.
Tech house thrives on tracks like this: tight, punchy and easy to mix. At two minutes and ten seconds, "HBU" is more of a quick hit than a long journey, and we think that's part of its charm. Short tracks also suit how many people listen today, on playlists and in DJ sets that move quickly from one moment to the next.
The EP also continues a busy 2026 for A Boy Named Barbara. This year has already brought the album THIS IS WHO YOU ARE, as well as singles and remixes like "BOOTY CALL" and a remix of "SEXY". On JUST BE WEIRD JUST BE QUEER, the energy stays high, and "HBU" gets straight to the point.
Final Thoughts
"HBU" is a short, upbeat reunion between A Boy Named Barbara and Marqui Jordan, and a lively calling card for the EP. Do you like your tech house short and punchy, or long and hypnotic? Tell us in the comments.
A Tip for Independent Artists
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