David Ira & Velvet Dreams

David Ira is a Filipino-American hip-hop artist rooted in both San Diego and Cebu City. Spending his high school years in the Philippines deeply shaped his worldview, influencing the stories he tells and the sounds he chooses in his music. Driven by a passion for cultural storytelling, David creates immersive records that transport listeners through the worlds that inspired him—an experience that sets him apart within the genre.