Melissa Leite Dos Santos, known by her stage name CERES, was born in Rio de Janeiro in February 2002. Inspired by the Roman goddess of agriculture and a distant planet, her name reflects her talent for cultivating fresh sounds and pushing musical boundaries. A lifelong music lover, CERES has grown into a dynamic singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ, captivating audiences around the world.
Her talent has led to high-profile collaborations with top-tier artists including Alok, Gabry Ponte, Öwnboss, Scooter, Blasterjaxx, Agents Of Time, Tribbs, KAAZE, NOVAH, Dezko, Yellow Claw, Maddix, Zapravka, KVSH, Cat Dealers and many more.
Signing tracks with labels such as B1 Records, Ministry Of Sound, Sony Music, Universal Music, Warner Music, Spinnin' Records, Tomorrowland Music, and other independent projects.
Her groundbreaking collaboration with Alok on the track "Let's Get Fkd Up" became a monumental success, earning 5X platinum certifications (Austria, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland and Ireland) and 4X gold certifications (Germany, Belgium, Finland and Italy).
In June 2023, CERES achieved 8.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, surpassing 400 million streams across all platforms. This crowned her as the #3 DJ with the most monthly listeners in Brazil, according to CLIMAX charts. She also boasts 25.000 followers on Spotify, reflecting a growing and dedicated fan base.