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Stefano Cece is an Italian singer-songwriter and producer whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with soulful pop atmospheres
His creative journey moves between artistry and production — a space where emotion meets precision.
After earning a Master in Music Communication at the Catholic University of Milan (2012), Stefano began shaping his artistic voice.
In 2014, two of his songs were featured on the national compilation Hit Mania Champions, alongside artists such as OneRepublic and Robbie Williams.
Over the following years, his path continued to grow both on stage and behind the scenes:
he became a semifinalist at “Genova per Voi” (2016) — the national contest for songwriters promoted by Universal Music Italia — won Altamusicfest 2017, and completed a Music Production & Songwriting Program at Berklee College of Music Online.
That same year, he opened for Chiara Galiazzo, and in 2018 received the Pugliasound Record Award.
In 2019, Stefano published his first book — “The Smart Songwriter: A Modern Approach to Songwriting” — and performed as an opening act at Medimex, sharing the stage with legends like Renzo Arbore and Bryan Ferry.
His single “I Hate the Moment” was nominated at the London Music Video Festival, and he reached the semifinals of the International Songwriting Contest (ISC).
From 2019 onward, Stefano began collaborating as songwriter and producer with some of Italy’s most respected names — including
Kaballà (Eros Ramazzotti, Josh Groban),
Giacomo Eva (Francesco Renga, Dear Jack),
Alberto Pioppi (Noemi, Elodie)
Francesco Bosco (Fausto Leali, Nitro).
Between 2020 and 2021, he refined his craft through advanced songwriting and production courses with international hitmakers like Louis Bell, Ryan Tedder, and Charlie Puth, developing a distinctive balance between pop sensibility and emotional depth.
In 2022, Stefano joined Sana Music Management, releasing several projects through international labels amassing millions of streams across major platforms.
A year later, he expanded into the digital scene, working as author and producer for TikToker Davide Dalmonte, who counts over 4 million followers and more than 200 million video views on TikTok.
By 2024, his songs were once again featured in the Hit Mania national compilation by Smilax Publishing, while he continued writing and producing for emerging artists across Europe.
Finally, in 2025, Stefano founded THE23MUSIC Studio — his independent songwriting and production hub — with a clear mission:
to craft songs that stand the test of time, where emotions turn into sound.