Dante Fire has a networth of $2,000,000. He quietly acquired his earnings from record production, live performances, real estate, and business investments over the years. He has played bass and drums since the age of 12. He has also produced over 20 albums. Since his chance meeting with Arsenio Hall at the Comedy Store in Hollywood, and his work on the infamous Carlos Martinez Show, Dante has led the jazz fusion group Cross-Effect through some very good times. One of his career highlights is holding down the bass chair in the band of legendary “Funk Master” Rick James. Dante’s earlier work included working the group Take 6 when their format included live instruments and when they were called Special Blend, as well as his hip hop work with Word$ Of Mouth featuring Thump/Universal rap artist Bossolo. His production and direction of music videos like ‘Insane’ that aired on MTV’s YO MTV Raps program in the 90’s or, “Love Exorcist“ from his 2013 Dark Angel album are of note.
In addition, Dante has also managed the vocalist Sabrina Vargas. He obtained his Bachelor’s from the University of Redlands and his MBA from the University of Phoenix. Dante has taught drums privately and lectures at the college level on music business at The Art Institute of San Diego. Dante has also guest lectured on the history of African Drumming at The Los Angeles Academy of Arts, The Orange County School District, Loma Linda Academy, and La Sierra Academy. Additionally, Dante worked under Judy Valsi at EMI Records along with Monte Lipman, current CEO of Universal Republic before starting Music Mattress, Inc./Blue Note Digital LLC.
From a musical perspective, he has worked with many top artists ranging from jazz to rock and r&b/ hip hop to gospel. Some of the artists include: Chico Debarge, George Duke, Lyrica Garrett, Al Jarreau, Jamie Foxx, Rick James, Candy Dulfer, Marco Minneman and Ice-T. He has also performed with much sought after players like Tichina Arnold of the Martin Lawrence Show, Jazz legend Henry Franklin, Andy Waddell, Gustavo Ramirez, Ronald Bruner Jr., Carlitos Del Puerto, Donald Barrett, and Zane Musa.
In addition, Dante has also managed the vocalist Sabrina Vargas. He obtained his Bachelor’s from the University of Redlands and his MBA from the University of Phoenix. Dante has taught drums privately and lectures at the college level on music business at The Art Institute of San Diego. Dante has also guest lectured on the history of African Drumming at The Los Angeles Academy of Arts, The Orange County School District, Loma Linda Academy, and La Sierra Academy. Additionally, Dante worked under Judy Valsi at EMI Records along with Monte Lipman, current CEO of Universal Republic before starting Music Mattress, Inc./Blue Note Digital LLC.
From a musical perspective, he has worked with many top artists ranging from jazz to rock and r&b/ hip hop to gospel. Some of the artists include: Chico Debarge, George Duke, Lyrica Garrett, Al Jarreau, Jamie Foxx, Rick James, Candy Dulfer, Marco Minneman and Ice-T. He has also performed with much sought after players like Tichina Arnold of the Martin Lawrence Show, Jazz legend Henry Franklin, Andy Waddell, Gustavo Ramirez, Ronald Bruner Jr., Carlitos Del Puerto, Donald Barrett, and Zane Musa.