With Naples under his bronzed skin, Nico Cirillo —true to his name— sings his heart and soul out, driven by raw passion from his guts. But Nico is not a butcher: he is a surgeon of feelings.
Soul and neomelodic by training, but funk, rock and disco by attitude, his songwriting manages to be both romantic and sharp, old-fashioned and yet modern. His voice —Mediterranean, warm, slightly husky— can shift naturally from a raspy whisper to roaring high notes.
Nico Cirillo commands attention with a single glance or breath, telling stories of burning love-affairs, of unyielding pride, and of nights that don't always end well. But he's also calling out for sunny days, words bringing relief, street-level wisdom, and promises that awaken every sense.
Within the productions of Nico Cirillo, strings and deep bass coexist alongside polished 80s keyboards, electric guitars bridging rock and Neapolitan funk, R&B textures, and shades of Mediterranean trip-hop. Depending on the arrangements, he occasionally delivers verses in slow or rapid-fire rap, or in spoken-word sections, usually delivered like anthems.
Every song is strictly performed in his own dialect, which does not merely provide structure but amplifies the substance of every message.
His themes are his signature: love in all its sunny and its rainy seasons; friendship and loyalty between 'bros'; men searching for their place and betting in their own future; and his own Neapolitan heritage as his inner compass and moral guide. This is why his storytelling sounds so true, told with the unmistakable style of a 'now-grown-up' guappo.
Nico Cirillo occasionally sings in Italian, but his preference is for Neapolitan dialect, sometimes blending the two to best express himself: a caress and a punch all at once.
Nico believes in miracles, but he puts in the work himself to make the impossible happen: picturing himself as a singer seemed unlikely, yet now he feels close to proving that anyone can become whoever they wish to be. According to Nico, you just have to truly believe in it. And show others that they too can believe in you.
Until recently, Nico was engaged. But in May his marriage proposal was rejected. This broke him. He ran off, disappeared for a full week and caused everyone to worry, from his relatives in Naples to his fellow collegues in Rome. Fortunally —when his heart healed— he came back... with many new songs to be written and sung.
Nico is a down-to-earth artist. His shirt is never buttoned all the way up. His smile disarms and makes him easy to forgive. Also, he has the presence of someone you would rather want as a friend.
His vocation is as simple as strong: Nico must sing! And in doing so, he will pay a tribute to Neapolitan song —classic and contemporary— dreaming to bring it worldwide. With plenty of cazzimma... and without knocking first... Nico will walk in.
With Naples under his bronzed skin, Nico Cirillo —true to his name— sings his heart and soul out, driven by raw passion from his guts. But Nico is not a butcher: he is a surgeon of feelings.
Soul and neomelodic by training, but funk, rock and disco by attitude, his songwriting manages to be both romantic and sharp, old-fashioned and yet modern. His voice —Mediterranean, warm, slightly husky— can shift naturally from a raspy whisper to roaring high notes.
Nico Cirillo commands attention with a single glance or breath, telling stories of burning love-affairs, of unyielding pride, and of nights that don't always end well. But he's also calling out for sunny days, words bringing relief, street-level wisdom, and promises that awaken every sense.
Within the productions of Nico Cirillo, strings and deep bass coexist alongside polished 80s keyboards, electric guitars bridging rock and Neapolitan funk, R&B textures, and shades of Mediterranean trip-hop. Depending on the arrangements, he occasionally delivers verses in slow or rapid-fire rap, or in spoken-word sections, usually delivered like anthems.
Every song is strictly performed in his own dialect, which does not merely provide structure but amplifies the substance of every message.
His themes are his signature: love in all its sunny and its rainy seasons; friendship and loyalty between 'bros'; men searching for their place and betting in their own future; and his own Neapolitan heritage as his inner compass and moral guide. This is why his storytelling sounds so true, told with the unmistakable style of a 'now-grown-up' guappo.
Nico Cirillo occasionally sings in Italian, but his preference is for Neapolitan dialect, sometimes blending the two to best express himself: a caress and a punch all at once.
Nico believes in miracles, but he puts in the work himself to make the impossible happen: picturing himself as a singer seemed unlikely, yet now he feels close to proving that anyone can become whoever they wish to be. According to Nico, you just have to truly believe in it. And show others that they too can believe in you.
Until recently, Nico was engaged. But in May his marriage proposal was rejected. This broke him. He ran off, disappeared for a full week and caused everyone to worry, from his relatives in Naples to his fellow collegues in Rome. Fortunally —when his heart healed— he came back... with many new songs to be written and sung.
Nico is a down-to-earth artist. His shirt is never buttoned all the way up. His smile disarms and makes him easy to forgive. Also, he has the presence of someone you would rather want as a friend.
His vocation is as simple as strong: Nico must sing! And in doing so, he will pay a tribute to Neapolitan song —classic and contemporary— dreaming to bring it worldwide. With plenty of cazzimma... and without knocking first... Nico will walk in.