Stefan skarbek
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Count Stefan Skarbek is a British-born songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and singer.
He was Raised in the Camden Town
area of London. After leaving performing arts school, he got involved with several british bands including Jameraquoi
, The Verve
, Kahuna and Arkana. He regularly performed on national TV and toured.
Stefan became a resident of Mayfair Studios
in Primrose Hill along with Matt Rowe and Guy Chambers where he worked on several records for artists like Amy Winehouse
, the Spice Girls
, Eliza Doolittle, Lily Allen
, Charlotte O'connor, Sugababes, Sophie Ellis Bexter, Alex Parks, Seal, Pixie Lott and Estelle. He has achieved several platinum and gold records and awards. He also released several dance hits under various names and collaborated with acts such as Basement Jaxx.
He worked closely with Amy Winehouse on and off until the time of her death in 2011.
In 2008, Skarbek formed the band Double0Zero with longtime friend Lalo Creme and they recorded their debut record "We Are Not A Band." When the album was released in the United States by Mirrorball Music, Double0Zero entered the US itunes chart at number 42 and charted in several other countries. Their music is featured on several computer games and Movie soundtracks, including "Friends with Benefits" starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis.
Skarbek is officially a "Count" from his Ukrainian father Count Andrew Skarbek, a prominent psychotherapist. His Mother is the best selling Author Marjorie Wallace who was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire for founding the charity Sane. His brother, Sacha Skarbek
, is also song writer who has several credits including James Blunt and Jason Mraz.
Stefan is a co-founder and the Creative Director of Mirrorball Music in Los Angeles, California.
He was Raised in the Camden Town
Camden Town
-Economy:In recent years, entertainment-related businesses and a Holiday Inn have moved into the area. A number of retail and food chain outlets have replaced independent shops driven out by high rents and redevelopment. Restaurants have thrived, with the variety of culinary traditions found in...
area of London. After leaving performing arts school, he got involved with several british bands including Jameraquoi
Jamiroquai
Jamiroquai is a British jazz funk and acid jazz band formed in 1992. Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Brand New Heavies. Other Acid Jazz artists such as...
, The Verve
The Verve
The Verve were an English rock band formed in 1989 in Wigan by lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft, guitarist Nick McCabe, bassist Simon Jones, and drummer Peter Salisbury. Guitarist and keyboardist Simon Tong later became a member. Beginning with a psychedelic sound indebted to shoegazing and space...
, Kahuna and Arkana. He regularly performed on national TV and toured.
Stefan became a resident of Mayfair Studios
Mayfair Studios
Mayfair Studios is a recording studio located in Primrose Hill, London, England. The studio was originally established in Mayfair, London in the 1960s thus giving the studio its name...
in Primrose Hill along with Matt Rowe and Guy Chambers where he worked on several records for artists like Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse
Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize...
, the Spice Girls
Spice Girls
The Spice Girls were a British pop girl group formed in 1994. The group consisted of Victoria Beckham , Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell. They were signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe" in 1996, which hit number-one in more than 30...
, Eliza Doolittle, Lily Allen
Lily Allen
Lily Rose Beatrice Cooper , better known as Lily Allen, is an English recording artist and fashion designer. She is the daughter of actor and musician Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. In her teenage years, her musical tastes evolved from glam rock to alternative...
, Charlotte O'connor, Sugababes, Sophie Ellis Bexter, Alex Parks, Seal, Pixie Lott and Estelle. He has achieved several platinum and gold records and awards. He also released several dance hits under various names and collaborated with acts such as Basement Jaxx.
He worked closely with Amy Winehouse on and off until the time of her death in 2011.
In 2008, Skarbek formed the band Double0Zero with longtime friend Lalo Creme and they recorded their debut record "We Are Not A Band." When the album was released in the United States by Mirrorball Music, Double0Zero entered the US itunes chart at number 42 and charted in several other countries. Their music is featured on several computer games and Movie soundtracks, including "Friends with Benefits" starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis.
Skarbek is officially a "Count" from his Ukrainian father Count Andrew Skarbek, a prominent psychotherapist. His Mother is the best selling Author Marjorie Wallace who was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire for founding the charity Sane. His brother, Sacha Skarbek
Sacha Skarbek
-Early life:Sacha Skarbek showed early talent as a musician, winning many piano competitions from the age of seven. Awarded music scholarships to Northbourne Park and King's School Canterbury, Sacha was taught by the distinguished pianist Ronald Smith and played French horn, clarinet and percussion...
, is also song writer who has several credits including James Blunt and Jason Mraz.
Stefan is a co-founder and the Creative Director of Mirrorball Music in Los Angeles, California.