Stefan Skarbek is a British-born songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and singer.

Early life

He was raised in the

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area of London. His father was

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, a prominent psychotherapist. His mother is

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, the journalist and Chief Executive of the mental health charity SANE. His brother,

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, is also a songwriter and music producer who has several credits including

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Career

After leaving performing arts school, Skarbek got involved with several British bands, including

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, Kahuna and Arkana. He regularly performed on national TV and toured. Stefan became a resident of

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in Primrose Hill along with Matt Rowe and Guy Chambers where he worked on several records for artists like

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, the

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, Charlotte O'Connor,

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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

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. 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. They recorded their debut album ''We Are Not a Band'', and released in the United States through Mirrorball Music in August 2010. Their music is featured on several computer games and film soundtracks, including '' Friends with Benefits'' starring

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and

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. Skarbek is a co-founder and the Creative Director of

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in Los Angeles, California.

References

External links

Official Website

Discography
{{DEFAULTSORT:Skarbek, Stefan Living people Amy Winehouse Year of birth missing (living people)