With ‘The Secret We Found’, Jessy Nimni and Lucas Zarate deliver a deeply emotive release that blends melody, groove, and atmosphere into a cohesive whole. Built from a spontaneous studio idea and shaped through international collaboration, the track reflects both artists’ distinct approaches, Nimni’s emotional depth, and Zarate’s rhythmic drive, and is further reimagined through two distinctive remixes by Artic White and Tamir Regev. In this interview, Jessy reflects on the creative process behind the record, how it evolved in the studio and on the dancefloor, and finding the balance between introspection and club energy.
1). “The Secret We Found” has a very emotive, atmospheric core, what was the starting point for this track?
The lead sound in the breakdown is what really sparked the track. Around that time I got the UB-Xa, amazing synth, still my go-to on almost every track. It has a lot of warmth and soul. I was messing around with it in the studio until I found that sound, and it became the heart of the track. From there everything started to build around it.
2). How did the collaboration with Lucas Zarate come about, and what did each of you bring into the process?
We met online about two years ago when he was in Argentina and started exchanging ideas via Muse, which is an app for producers that lets you share your screen and your sound, so it really felt like we were sitting next to each other in the studio. I come more from the melodic and emotional side, while Lucas brings strong rhythm and groove. That balance worked very naturally and is really what shaped the track.
3). Can you talk us through how the track evolved from its initial idea to the final version?
Lucas decided to come visit Miami and we met a couple of times in my studio until we nailed it. Once we felt we had it, we started testing it in the club. The first time we played it, we saw people trying to Shazam it, and that’s when we knew we were on the right direction.
4). How do you balance creating something introspective while still making it work on a dancefloor?
For me, music first has to touch you. There are no rules, it either moves something inside you or it doesn’t. After more than 25 years as a DJ, you understand that when people connect emotionally to a record, the dancefloor responds in a much deeper way. Of course, the groove has to be right, but that deeper, introspective feeling is what makes it last.
That balance between emotion and movement is where the magic happens.
5). What drew you to Tamir Regev and Arctic White for the remixes? & How did you feel hearing their interpretations of the track for the first time?
They are good friends and very talented producers. We sent them the track to hear their thoughts and they really connected to it, so it felt natural for them to do remixes. Each one took it in his own direction. These are not generic remixes, each one feels like a new world and gives new life to the original idea.
The first time I heard them, it was exciting to see how each one took it somewhere I didn’t expect, while still keeping the spirit of the track. Each remix fits a different moment in the night, and both work great. Big thanks to Tamir and Arctic White.
6). Do you approach remixes as extensions of the original story, or as completely new narratives?
Somewhere in the middle. It keeps the DNA of the original but each artist takes it in his own direction.
7). Your music is often described as melodic and emotionally driven—how would you define your sound in your own words?
Melodic, emotional, and connected to the dancefloor. I like music that has atmosphere, groove, and soul. I’m always looking for that balance between something you can play in the club and something that stays with you after the night is over.
8). How has your production style evolved over the past few years?
I think every artist has his own way. Different sounds, styles and life experiences go into your head over the years and shape your sound. As a kid, my parents were always listening to classic rock from the 70s, all the Woodstock legends like The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Joe Cocker… But after all, I’m an 80s kid and a big fan of Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Toto, Alphaville, and so on.
Then you add all the music I was exposed to over the years, plus my experience as a DJ, thousands of records, different places around the world, different crowds and cultures.
In the end, everything connects into the sound I’m aiming for, and over time it becomes your own language.
9). Are there particular artists or influences that continue to shape your approach to music today?
The music I’m exposed to, the people around me, and life itself. I’m lucky that many of my close friends are top artists and producers, so I always get new tracks and sounds that open my mind. Seeing my kids react to music is something special. They don’t care about trends, they just feel something or they don’t, and that always reminds me to keep it real.
In general I listen to everything, not only electronic music. Different styles and vibes, sometimes far from club music, and it all comes together in the end.
10.) As the driving force behind Do Not Sit On The Furniture, how do you approach curating both the label and the club’s identity?
I do this together with Megan. Big respect to her. Do Not Sit was built from the vision of Behrouz (DJ Behrouz), the maestro who started all of this and created something with a very clear identity. The music, the energy, the room and the community all belong to the same world.
My role is to continue that legacy, but also help it grow. The scene is always changing, and you have to understand that evolution without losing the soul of the music.
For me, it’s about building a connection between the club, the label and the community. Working with artists who have something real to say, supporting new talent, and making sure everything feels connected, from the dancefloor to the music we release.
‘The Secret We Found’ captures Jessy Nimni’s ongoing focus on music that connects emotionally while still moving a crowd. For him, the real impact lies in that intersection of feeling and rhythm, where a track can stay with you long after the night ends. Stream ‘The Secret We Found’ here