Stratos Antipariotis (born 1 August 1987), known professionally as Stan, is a Greek singer, songwriter and fashion model. He was born in Athens, Greece, and grew up on the island of Paros.
Early career
Antipariotis entered the music industry in December 2009 by writing lyrics for the debut album of the Greek group Vegas (“Giati”). He subsequently collaborated with several Greek artists, including Bo (“Tha’thela”), Nicko (“Last Summer”), Claydee Lupa & Dimension‑X (“Call Me”), Sakis Rouvas (“To Allo Sou Miso”) and Katerina Stikoudi (“6 Ekatommyria”).
Solo debut and rise to prominence
Stan’s solo career began in April 2011 with the single “An Mou Ftanan Ta Lefta”, released through EMI Music, which achieved significant commercial success in Greece. This was followed by additional singles such as “Taxidepse Me” (August 2011) and “Sto Myalo Mou” (October 2011). In December 2011 he issued a Christmas‑themed track “Fetos Ta Xristougenna”.
In early 2012 Stan released the single “1 Vradi” and contributed the hit “Tora” for Sakis Rouvas. He then embarked on a short U.S. tour, performing in New York, Chicago and Boston and meeting industry figures such as Gorilla TEK and Myquan Jackson.
Albums and later activity
June 2012 saw the release of Stan’s first full‑length album, STAN, accompanied by the single “Kalokairini Drosia”. The following months included an Australian tour (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) and chart success with “Oti Pio Omorfo Eho Dei”. In March 2013 he released “Se Thelo Edo”, which amassed over two million views on YouTube. Subsequent releases include singles “Paixnidia Erotika” (2013), “Na Me Eroteftis” (2013) and later tracks such as “11:11” (2016) and “Pedi Tou Humona” (2021).
Musical style
Stan’s work blends elements of hip‑hop, R&B and contemporary pop, reflecting trends in Greek mainstream music while incorporating international influences.
Other pursuits
In addition to his musical career, Stan has worked as a fashion model and participated in various television and live‑performance projects, including appearances at the GABBY Awards in Los Angeles (2013).
Note: The information above is based on publicly available biographical sources, primarily the subject’s Wikipedia entry.