The longtime DJ, producer, and radio executive makes his long-awaited return with his newest single which first unveiled at WMC ‘25 in Miami.
After three decades of dominating airwaves, curating club anthems, and shaping dance music culture, Vic Latino makes an anticipated return to the studio with his blazing new single, “Cielo.” Available now (May 16), the track marks not just a comeback but a statement – a vivid reminder of his enduring presence and legendary instincts. Premiered during this year’s Miami’s Winter Music Conference, “Cielo” blends Latin rhythm, electronic energy, and nostalgic melodies into a bilingual anthem poised to soundtrack the summer.
“When I was in the driver’s seat being a DJ on the radio, you hear a lot of songs, but then you hear a song that gives you goosebumps. The hairs on your arm stand up. You feel it in your soul. You just feel it like those lyrics. They just resonate with you. They just warm your body. When you hear that song, you know you have a hit, right? So when I’m making music, I shoot for that. That’s how I feel about ‘Cielo.’” – Vic Latino
Built on a reinterpretation of DJ Sammy’s memorable cover of Bryan Adams’ “Heaven,” “Cielo” pulses with fresh energy, which are due in part to its star-powered collaborators: freestyle icon George Lamond, Cuban rap talent Young Bhrayan, and the vibrant vocals of Dee Robert. Spanish lyrics and modern dance beats collide with a familiar melody to create a track that feels both timeless and current, resulting in an emotional yet club-ready anthem that reflects Vic’s sharp ear for crowd-pleasers and crossover hits.
For the Eastern Long Island native, Vic Latino, born Victor Canales, “Cielo” is the next chapter in a story that’s seen him shape every corner of the dance music scene – from his radio dominance at KTU and Party 105 to his early days riding shotgun with Dr. Dre at MTV. He’s built stations, launched artists, packed clubs, and now, he returns to making music.
“I was doing these mash-up mixes at night of Hip-Hop, Dance, ‘60s, ‘70s… everything mashed up together. I would have local NYC deejays join me each night to do these mash-up mixes, which helped launch the careers of people like Crooklyn Clan’s DJ Riz and Sizzahandz, DJ Riddler, Bobby Dee, Johnny Budz, and so many more. It was so different. People loved it.” – Vic Latino
More than just a feel-good dance track, “Cielo” serves as a full-circle moment – and it’s the first of more releases to come and a step in what Vic calls his final “Vic Latino Effect.”
