DJ Arelis Hot, born Arelis Hernandez Gomez in 1975 in San Francisco de Macorís, is a multifaceted Dominican entertainer who has carved out a distinctive niche in the country's urban music world. Active since the late 2000s, she has worn many hats — DJ, singer, songwriter, YouTuber, and producer — building an audience through a willingness to work across a remarkably broad range of sounds including Dominican urban music, rap, hip hop, romantic reggaeton, R&B, soul, and merengue.

Coming from San Francisco de Macorís, a city with its own rich musical heritage in the Cibao region, Arelis brought regional flavor to her work even as she embraced contemporary urban styles. Her YouTube presence became an important vehicle for reaching fans directly, reflecting a generation of Dominican artists who understood that digital platforms were as important as radio or television for building a career. Her output blends energy and eclecticism, making her a singular voice in Dominican urban entertainment.