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A closer look at the sound, the stories and the creative philosophy behind Gianni de Santis — producer, composer and keyboardist working at the meeting point of House, Soul and Groove.

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Artist profile

Emotion first.
Groove always.

For Gianni de Santis, a track begins with a feeling — a bass line that moves naturally, a chord that carries a memory, a rhythm that makes the body answer before the mind has time to explain why.

His musical world brings together soulful expression, club energy and a hands-on studio approach. Rather than chasing a formula, he looks for the point where warmth, tension and movement become one unmistakable groove.

01 / Featured conversationArtist interview · Official editorial feature

In conversation with Gianni de Santis

“A great groove has to feel human.”

On soulful House, musical instinct and the search for a sound that connects the dancefloor with real emotion.

Your music moves between House, Soul and Groove. What connects those worlds for you?

For me, the connection is emotion. House gives me the pulse and the physical energy; Soul brings vulnerability and character; Groove is the thing that makes everything breathe. When those elements meet naturally, the track can be powerful without losing its humanity.

What do you listen for when a new track starts to take shape?

I listen for the moment when the rhythm begins to speak on its own. The bass, the drums, the keys — they all have to belong to the same conversation. If the groove feels right, I can build around it. If it does not feel right, adding more sounds will not solve the problem.

Your work has a strong relationship with the club, but melody and atmosphere matter too.

Absolutely. I want the music to move people physically, but I also want it to leave something behind. A chord, a vocal phrase, a change in atmosphere — even a small detail can give a dance track a deeper identity. The best moments are often the ones that feel effortless.

You also work with keyboards and studio production. How does that shape your process?

Playing and producing are closely connected for me. The keyboard helps me explore harmony and mood directly, while the studio lets me shape the space around an idea. I enjoy the balance between instinct and precision: keeping the feeling alive while making every element serve the track.

What do you hope listeners take away from a Gianni de Santis release?

First of all, I hope they feel something. It might be joy, freedom, nostalgia, tension or simply the urge to dance. I do not need every listener to hear the same thing. I want the music to create a moment that belongs to them.

02 / Editorial profileArtist story · Press-ready feature

The studio as an instrument

From the DJ booth to the details of the mix

The dancefloor teaches you what a groove can do. The studio teaches you how much care it takes to make that groove last.

Gianni de Santis approaches music as both a physical and emotional experience. His background as a DJ, radio speaker and music programmer informs the way he thinks about flow, atmosphere and audience — while his work with keyboards and production keeps the focus close to the musical idea itself.

The result is a personal search for balance: club weight without unnecessary excess, soulful colour without losing momentum, and arrangements that give each sound room to mean something. It is a philosophy built around a simple belief: a track does not need to shout to leave an impression. It needs identity.

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03 / Radio & broadcastPresenter introduction · Ready-to-use copy

Artist spotlight

Radio introduction

A concise introduction for radio hosts, podcasts, guest mixes and music programmes.

“Coming up, we enter the world of Gianni de Santis — Italian producer, composer and keyboardist with a deep connection to House, Soul and Groove. Shaped by years of DJ experience and a love of musical detail, his sound looks for the meeting point between dancefloor energy and genuine emotion. This is music built around the groove, guided by feeling, and made to connect. Here is Gianni de Santis.”

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