Dave Cirino

Dave Cirino

Dave Cirino is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and actor of Jamaican and Puerto Rican descent. Born in Dover, Delaware, while his father was stationed at the Air Force base there. He is known for his blend of R&B and gospel influences and has achieved recognition through numerous sync licensing placements in television and film, as well as acting roles. Cirino is signed to Aperture Music and is currently developing a gospel-soul project.

Early life and background

Cirino was born in Dover, Delaware, to a Jamaican mother from Kingston and a Puerto Rican father from San Juan. Early in his career, he gained recognition by starting a popular YouTube channel dedicated to helping independent artists learn how to build professional-grade home studios. This channel contributed to his reputation as an educator within the indie music community.[1][2]

Career

In 2009, Cirino was selected from over 1,000 artists at a major music conference by industry A&R representative Spence G.[3] During this period, he was associated with Amaru Entertainment, a label founded by the late Afeni Shakur, mother of Tupac Shakur. Cirino has stated in interviews that he recorded several tracks during this time as part of a development deal with the label, though no official releases from this period are publicly available.[4]

Following his initial development, Cirino was in negotiations with several licensing companies, ultimately choosing to sign with Aperture Music. He has since been releasing music independently through partnerships with Future Management and AWAL/Sony.[5][6]


Notable sync placements

Cirino’s music has been featured in various television shows and films, including:

  • Ray Donovan
  • New Girl
  • Life in Pieces
  • Bull
  • Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

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Acting and recent work

In addition to his music career, Cirino has appeared in films, including the streaming movie Call Her King (2023) on BET+, credited as Suit #4.[8] He also acted in the short film Just Food (2023), playing the character Jason.[9] His acting pursuits continue to evolve alongside his musical endeavors.

Current projects

As of 2025, Cirino is working on a gospel-soul album that incorporates spiritual themes alongside elements of soul and R&B.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Artist Bio". Dave Cirino Official Website. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  2. ^ "Dave Cirino YouTube Channel". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
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  4. ^ {{cite web |title=Amaru Entertainment |url=https://www.discogs.com/label/22376-Amaru-Entertainment?srsltid=AfmBOoqYQuGWlKwW2vHC5vIlVw0udz0qzgRSz38foxFOHMefZgZEv0Yv
  5. ^ Rose, Nikky (2024-06-10). "New Album from Dave Cirino: The Soulful Singer and Songwriter". Medium. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  6. ^ "Dave Cirino – Aperture Music". Musicbed. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  7. ^ "Dave Cirino – TV Show Placements". Tunefind. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  8. ^ "Call Her King (2023)". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  9. ^ "Just Food (2023)". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  10. ^ "Official artist website and social media". Retrieved 2025-08-04.
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