Following the critical acclaim of his album Typography, N-Type returns with a bold new direction for 2026. His single 'Hotplate' marks the first in a series of high-impact club releases on Wheel & Deal Records (his own imprint), signalling a shift toward harder, festival-ready sounds. Released in November 2025, 'Typography' was widely heralded as a masterclass in collaboration and genre fusion, seamlessly blending elements of dubstep, grime, UK garage, jungle, rap, and drill. The album traced a journey through N-Type's musical roots to his present-day influences, earning support across the electronic spectrum. Tastemakers including Scott Garcia (Kiss 100), Laurent Garnier, and Jay Cunning (Centerforce) championed the release, while Sherelle spotlighted N-Type on BBC Radio 6 Music and featured him in her Sweatbox series mix.