Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Dana Burtin is an award winning artist and songwriter, music producer, entrepreneur, author, and actor. With a relentless message and professional attitude that promotes more of a positive message, LyricalGenes creates material based on his experiences. He is the Owner of independent record label Boyz II Business Entertainment in Cleveland, Ohio where he has managed to make music, act in movies, and do voice overs. Moreover, he also operates Boyz II Business PR where he covers emerging, underground, and mainstream talent for Google News integration.
Notably, LyricalGenes has garnered over 1 million views on his YouTube beats channel. As a result, LyricalGenes collaborates with beat makers who have produced for artists like The Black Eyed Peas, Rod Wave, and Pop Smoke. Lastly, Burtin has worked with DraftKings and Universal Technical Institute as a model and spokesperson for their products/services.
Unique traits: Faint scar below right eyebrow, Brown birthmark on sclera of right eye
Trust Me
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Short
by Half Past 12 / Dominic Forniti
Lead Actor
1:38 Train
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Short
by Troubador Films / Nich Muhlbach
Supporting Actor
Bu$iness and Money
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Music
by Boyz II Business Entertainment / Dominic Forniti
Songwriter and Artist
Pocket Nurse
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Commercial
by Pocket Nurse
Model
Where Does Time Go
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Commercial
Model
Trapped
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Film
by Dezz Peterson
Voice Over Actor
Calendar
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Drama
by Troubador Films / Nick Muhlbach (Drama)
Supporting Actor
Against Yourself
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Short
by Boyz II Business Entertainment / Dominic Forniti
Lead Actor & Voiceover Actor
By Your Side
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Music
by Boyz II Business Entertainment / Dominic Forniti
Songwriter and Artist
Tri-C Day
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Commercial
by Cuyahoga Cimmunity College
Lead
Immortal
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Music
by Boyz II Business Entertainment / Dom Mann Productions
Songwriter and Artist
Brainstorm
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Music
by Boyz II Business Entertainment / Dom Mann Productions
Songwriter and Artist
First school poetry winner to be published in newspaper
(2019)
Fox 8 News Cool Student
(2019)
MC/ Rapper of the Year
(2019)
Varsity Track Team Captain
(2019)
First track sprinter to qualify for state track meet (NDCL HS)
(2019)
Best Lyrics and Best Video (iMagine Film Festival) x2
(2018)
Best Music Film (Nottingham Film Festival)
(2018)
Cleveland State University
(2021-2023)
Cuyahoga Community College
(2019-2021)
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin HS
(2016-2019)
Benedictine High School
(2014-2015)