Melissa Leite Dos Santos, known by her dynamic stage name CERES, was born in Rio de Janeiro in February 2002. Her stage name, inspired by the Roman goddess of agriculture and a distant planet, mirrors her ability to cultivate fresh sounds and reach new heights in the music universe. From a young age, she nurtured a deep passion for music, which has since blossomed into a thriving career. Today, CERES is a multi-talented force, excelling as a singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ, captivating audiences worldwide.
Her boundless talent has led to high-profile collaborations with both Brazilian and international artists, allowing her to sign tracks with renowned labels such as B1 Records, Sony Music, Ministry Of Sound, Universal Music, Warner Music, Spinnin' Records, Insomniac Records, Smash The House, Armada Music, Future House Music, and other independent projects.
2024 marked another stellar chapter in CERES's career, where she collaborated with top-tier artists like Alok, Gabry Ponte, Öwnboss, Blasterjaxx, Creeds, Tribbs, Dezko, Yellow Claw, Maddix, Old Jim, Zapravka, HVME, KVSH and so many more. Her groundbreaking collaboration with Alok on the track "Let's Get Fkd Up" became a monumental success, earning platinum certifications in Austria, Hungary and Poland, and gold in Germany, Belgium and Switzerland.