Andrea Venerus, known professionally as Venerus, was born on December 4, 1992, in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. As a singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and bass player, Venerus began his musical journey at an early age. At the age of eight, he moved to London, where he immersed himself in the local music scene before returning to Italy and settling in Rome.
Venerus' initial breakthrough came in 2018 when he released his first singles and the EP A Che Punto è la Notte under the independent label Asian Fake. That same year, he collaborated with rappers Franco126 and Gemitaiz on the successful track "Senza di me" and began working with producer Mace. His subsequent experiences as a songwriter and producer led to the release of his debut album Magica Musica in 2021 under Sony Music. The album which reached number 4 on the Italian chart included notable singles such as "Ogni Pensiero Vola" and "Canzone per un Amico". In addition, he released the live album Magica Musica Tour 2021. In 2023, Venereus followed up with Il Segreto, a entirely solo release featuring the lead single "Resta qui". In 2025, he released Speriamo, including collaborations from Cosmo, Gemitaiz, Marco Castello, Izi, and Mahmood, Mace, Side Baby and Jake La Furia on "Cool."
