Chicco Secci Returns After 8 Years With Afro-Inspired Single ‘Running In The Air’
After nearly a decade away from the studio, international DJ and producer Chicco Secci returns with “Running In The Air,” an Afro-inspired house anthem via Sirup Music’s Club Control imprint. A defining figure in electronic music for more than four decades, Chicco’s influence spans continents, from Italy’s underground scene to the golden era of Ibiza and the rise of Miami’s house movement. His new release marks both a creative resurgence and a celebration of his enduring legacy within global club culture.
“Running In The Air” is Chicco’s first official single since 2017’s “African Vanilla,” reintroducing his signature blend of soulful groove and sophisticated production. Built on hypnotic percussion, haunting vocal layers, and subtle melodic tension, the track radiates a balance of emotion and rhythm that has long defined Chicco’s artistry. It arrives during Sirup Music’s 25th anniversary, further highlighting the label’s commitment to artists who have shaped the trajectory of modern electronic music.
Speaking about the single, Chicco explained, “‘Running In The Air’ is born from a fusion of dark Afro rhythms and soaring vocals, a sound that channels both tension and release. Drawing on my years in Miami’s underground scene and the memories of electric nights in Ibiza, I wanted to evoke that timeless energy on the dancefloor. This track is my way of honoring the journey I have travelled, past, present, and future. I hope listeners feel transported, as if running in the air.”
Chicco’s story is deeply intertwined with the evolution of dance music itself. Starting as a DJ and radio engineer for Radio Deejay in Italy, his “Megamix” broadcasts introduced new mixing techniques that influenced a generation of European artists. His subsequent residency at Ibiza’s KU (now UNVRS) cemented his reputation as one of the island’s most visionary selectors during the formative years of the Balearic movement. In the 1990s, Chicco helped shape Miami’s club scene through residencies at Bar One, Amnesia, and Mynt, bringing house music into the city’s mainstream nightlife.
Across his career, Chicco has collaborated with global heavyweights such as Benny Benassi and Gianluca Vacchi, while performing alongside legends including Tiësto, Swedish House Mafia, and Afrojack. With “Running In The Air,” he continues to evolve his sound while paying homage to the roots that defined him, proving that true artistry knows no era.
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