The new single and video for “Hideaway” from Miami-based artist and piano virtuoso Stefano May. “Hideaway” is released alongside his debut self-titled album, and is crafted with profound emotion, offering a glimpse into the preciousness of life as seen from the perspective of someone experiencing homelessness.
Moved by a transformative connection he made with a homeless man in Tijuana, Mexico, Stefano wrote “Hideaway” about the life-changing conversation he shared with this man, revealing, “I was so captivated by his incredible experiences that I felt the need to capture this moment in music so that it would live forever in my memory. He reminded me how valuable we all are, even when faced with difficult circumstances.”
“Hideaway” is released as part of Stefano May’s debut album featuring the popular singles “We Are The Power” and “Hope It Will Remind You”. May is an LGBTQ+ artist originally born in Soveria Mannelli, Italy. Recently he was honored to perform at the annual ADDF event in Washington, DC benefiting Alzheimer’s Disease, followed up by several performances and residencies in the US and abroad. He was recently featured on an NPR in Ohio and has received high acclaim from CNN Argentina, GLAAD, Ladygunn, and Good Day Live to name a few.
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Stefano May is a singer, songwriter and piano virtuoso who fuses soul, pop and classical for an enthralling musical journey. The talented songwriter’s music is marked by hope, love, and connection in the aim to heal.
Born in Italy, Stefano took to music at an early age and began classical piano training at age seven. He quickly gained notoriety by performing on popular Italian TV shows, and since then has collaborated with famed songwriters, as well as the famed director Franco Zeffirelli. Honing his craft further, the musician and singer has ultimately composed and scored motion picture soundtracks under the guidance of award-winning filmmaker Jamal Joseph.
2019 marked the beginning of his solo project, when Stefano began collaborating with famed producer Chico Bennett (Madonna, Lady Gaga, The Killers, Prince). His debut single “Prayer” highlights the songwriter’s warm and confessional vocals brimming with such passion, and yet such delicate vibrato tones. Stefano’s otherworldly vocal delivery glides with memorable melodies over intimate piano. The moving lyrics detail the act of loving again after hardship and disconnection. With comparisons to Sam Smith, Andrea Bocelli, and Michael Bublé, “Prayer” marked a graceful and exciting debut for this generational artist on the rise.
In Stefano’s single “We Are The Power,” the songwriter invites us all to take part in healing the world together. The glorious composition features soulful vocals, a soaring melody, and a vivacious chorus complete with a gospel choir for a most heartfelt demonstration of love, optimism, and vitality. “Find My Way” was born as a musical tribute to the Motown world that has been highly influential to Stefano’s musical taste and sound since he was a young child. Thematically, the song was inspired by his mother, who raised Stefano to pursue big dreams and share his gifts with strength, patience, and heartfelt dedication. “False Horizon” is a festival inspired song featuring stylistic tangents of iconic California desert vintage, while “Don’t Say Goodbye” is a song that puts a spotlight on second chances in life and relationships.
In late 2022, Stefano May channeled intimate experiences of pain, plunging into life’s hardest moments in a hauntingly beautiful ballad called “Crazy”, followed by “Hope It Will Remind You”, a song in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF).
Currently, Stefano just released “Hideaway” which is released as part of his debut self-titled album. “Hideaway” offers a window into the universal human experience that unites us as individuals. Inspired by a serendipitous connection with a homeless man during a trip to Tijuana, Mexico, “Hideaway” reminds us that sometimes the best lessons reveal themselves at the most unexpected moments.
Stefano May is an LGBTQ+ artist originally born in Soveria Mannelli, Italy. This year, he was honored to perform at the annual ADDF event in Washington, DC benefiting Alzheimer’s Disease as well as several performances and residencies in the US and abroad. May was recently featured on NPR in Ohio and has received high acclaim from CNN Argentina, GLAAD, Ladygunn, and Good Day Live Tampa Bay to name a few.
Stefano May is an artist who aims to bring people together through the power of music. By sharing his gifts, he empowers others to do the same. “Music is made to heal your soul. People find commonality in the music they listen to and every song has the right time and place for each of its listeners.”