Stefano Ranieri, born in Pescara in 1974, is an Italian DJ and producer active since 1991 in the House and Afrohouse music scenes. ([ra.co](https://ra.co/dj/stefanoranieri/biography?utm_source=openai)) His passion for music ignited early, influenced by his older brother's collection of Funk, Rock, Soul, and Disco records. By 1989, he was curating his own collection of underground, house, techno, and ambient vinyls from iconic labels like Muzique and Nu Groove. Ranieri's DJ career began in local parties, leading to a residency at "Aqua Disco Village" in Ancona in 1991, where he shared the booth with international house music luminaries. After a 15-year tenure in Italy's club scene, he transitioned to music production, releasing his debut EP "Resurrection" in 2017. His tracks have garnered support from industry giants such as Louie Vega and Carl Cox. In 2025, Ranieri launched his label, Risonanza, aiming to explore new sounds and promote emerging talents. ([traxsource.com](https://www.traxsource.com/artist/30016/stefano-ranieri?utm_source=openai))