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Craig David

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Craig David

Craig Ashley David (born 5 May 1981) is an English singer. He rose to fame in 1999, featuring on the single "Re-Rewind" by Artful Dodger. David's debut studio album, Born to Do It, was released in 2000, to great commercial success. In total, David has released nine studio albums: Slicker Than Your Average (2002), The Story Goes... (2005), Trust Me (2007), Signed Sealed Delivered (2010), Following My Intuition (2016), The Time Is Now (2018), 22 (2022), and Commitment (2025). Over his career, David has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including Sting, Tinchy Stryder, Big Narstie, Tiwa Savage and JoJo.

Infobox

Born
Craig Ashley David (1981-05-05) 5 May 1981 (age 44)Southampton, Hampshire, England
Genres
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Occupations
Singer songwriter record producer rapper author MC
Years active
1999–present
Labels
Wildstar Teacup Warner Bros. UMTV Atlantic Reprise UMPG Insanity Speakerbox BMG RCA (former) independent (current)
Website
craigdavid.com

Tables

Television · Filmography
2018
Turn Up Charlie
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Season 1, Episode 2
The Big Narstie Show
Role(s)
Guest
Notes
Season 1, Episode 2
2020
The Graham Norton Show
Role(s)
Musical Guest
Notes
Season 26, Episode 15
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2018
Turn Up Charlie
Himself
Season 1, Episode 2
2018
The Big Narstie Show
Guest
Season 1, Episode 2
2020
The Graham Norton Show
Musical Guest
Season 26, Episode 15

References

  1. AllMusic
    https://www.allmusic.com/artist/craig-david-mn0000122219/discography
  2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2019/47/ukg-rewind-with-craig-david#:~:text=The%20story%20of%20Craig%20David,
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  5. That Grape Juice Net
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  6. "BRITs Profile: Craig David"
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  9. Times Online
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  10. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-apr-15-ca-51090-story.html
  11. "Craig David's Southampton"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire/content/articles/2008/10/31/craig_david_feature.shtml
  12. The Jewish Chronicle
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  13. "Article: Interview – Craig David: Careless Wispas"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20200302142828/https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-94068819/interview-craig-david-careless-wispas-goody-two-shoes
  14. Hampshire Live
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  15. The David's Album "The Story Goes..." released in 6 September 2005
  16. "国内洋楽チャート2位! クレイグが衝撃の告白！実はいじめられっ子だった!! | Craig David / クレイグ・デイヴィッド | Warner Music Japan"
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  17. "『ザ・ストーリー・ゴーズ…』クレイグ・デイヴィッドが語る、過去と現在 INTERVIEW編 | BARKS"
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  19. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire/content/articles/2008/10/22/ebony_rockers_feature.shtml
  20. "Interview With Colin Lester"
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  21. Billboard.com – Artist Chart History – Craig David
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/craig-david/chart-history/
  22. Daily Mirror
    https://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/09/michael-jackson-s-album-thriller-voted-best-album-since-1981-115875-21265620/
  23. "Craig David releases Slicker Than Your Average"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110518052519/http://www.andpop.com/2002/11/29/interview-craig-david-releases-slicker-than-your-average/
  24. Gigwise
    https://www.gigwise.com/news/37188/craig-david-thanks-david-bowie-for-sample
  25. "Urban Music Awards 2008, UK"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20081210040012/http://www.urbanmusicawards.net/uk_vote_now.php
  26. Southern Daily Echo
    http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/3827309.Singing_star_Craig_earns_another_degree_of_success/
  27. "R&B Sensation Craig David meets travelers at Singapore Changi Airport"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090930075410/http://etravelblackboardasia.com/article.asp?nav=46&id=60799
  28. MTV UK
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090604040312/http://www.mtv.co.uk/entertainment/greatest-album-ever/competition/mtvs-greatest-album-ever
  29. "Twitter update"
    https://www.twitter.com/CraigDavid/status/4553833658
  30. DVDfever.co.uk
    http://www.dvdfever.co.uk/charts/mu191209.shtml
  31. "Various – Rewind Old Skool Classics (3CD)"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130824131356/http://www.play.com/Music/CD/-/27/30/-/13801040/Rewind-Old-Skool-Classics/Product.html?searchtype=genre
  32. "Do It on My Own (Feat. Craig David)"
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Do-Own-feat-Craig-David/dp/B003YQ99DQ
  33. "The Return of Craig David: Thoughts On Pop's Electro Wave – DrJays.com Live – Fashion. Music. Lifestyle"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110239/http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2011/02/16/craig-david-when-i-hear-songs-from-chris-brown-usher-i-feel-my-music-has-come-back-full-circle/
  34. "Craig David – Red Nose Day 2011"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110929032917/http://www.rednoseday.com/whats-on/the-bt-red-nose-desert-trek/meet-the-trekkers/craig-david
  35. "Season's greeting!"
    http://djmag.com/node/7942
  36. NME
    https://www.nme.com/news/craig-david/58491
  37. "Interview: Erick Morillo On His New Music Projects « Erick Morillo news"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120502112249/http://www.erickmorillo.com/news/archives/2310
  38. "17 Jan 13"
    https://twitter.com/CraigDavid/status/292078810214563840
  39. "Capital FM TS5 Announcement"
    http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/craig-david/news/craig-david-capital-fm-presenter/
  40. "Craig David – Cold Soundcloud"
    https://soundcloud.com/craigdavidofficial/craig-david-cold
  41. "Sigala & Craig David cover Charlie Puth & Wiz Khalifa's See You Again"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGrG0EUY-8M
  42. "Craig David 1Xtra Kurupt FM Takeover Video"
    https://www.facebook.com/CraigDavid/videos/10153698038837009/
  43. "Craig David x Big Narstie – When the Bassline Drops"
    https://soundcloud.com/craigdavidofficial/craig-david-x-big-narstie-when-the-bassline-drops
  44. sonymusic.co.uk
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180822150031/http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/news/2016-01-25/craig-david-signs-album-deal-with-insanity-records-speakerbox/
  45. Music Week
    http://www.musicweek.com/talent/read/craig-david-reaches-no-1-with-following-my-intuition/066181
  46. Metro
    http://metro.co.uk/2017/09/15/craig-david-announces-seventh-album-and-drops-brand-new-single-6929786/
  47. NME
    https://www.nme.com/news/music/craig-david-releases-new-single-heartline-announces-new-album-2141030
  48. Clash Magazine
    https://www.clashmusic.com/news/craig-david-pairs-up-with-bastille-for-i-know-you
  49. The Independent
    http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/craig-david-bastille-dan-smith-i-know-you-song-how-to-listen-sounds-like-friday-night-bbc-greg-james-a8073121.html
  50. "Ed Sheeran claims first Number 1 single and album of 2018"
    http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/ed-sheeran-claims-first-number-1-single-and-album-of-2018-on-the-official-chart__21377/
  51. Evening Standard
    https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/craig-david-denied-top-spot-in-official-album-charts-as-the-greatest-showman-reigns-again-a3756836.html
  52. "Thanks for having me on @LoveIsland tonight"
    https://x.com/craigdavid/status/1147977047861583879
  53. Clash Magazine
    https://www.clashmusic.com/news/craig-david-drops-summer-banger-do-you-miss-me-much
  54. officialcharts.com
    https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/craig-david-to-headline-bbc-ones-new-years-eve-concert__27827/
  55. Bmg.com
    https://www.bmg.com/uk/news/ksi-all-over-the-place.html
  56. Musicweek.com
    https://www.musicweek.com/management/read/craig-david-colin-lester-on-what-it-means-to-be-honoured-by-the-queen/082540
  57. Thelineofbestfit.com
    https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/kurupt-fm-collaborate-with-craig-david-on-new-anthem-summertime
  58. Thelineofbestfit.com
    https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/craig-david-announces-new-album-with-mnek-collaboration-who-you-are
  59. Officialcharts.com
    https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20211029/7501/
  60. Officialcharts.com
    https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20211126/7501/
  61. Officialcharts.com
    https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/61323/craig-david-and-mnek/
  62. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/dec/13/be-kind-to-yourself-pretend-simon-cowell-new-singing-show-walk-the-line-does-not-exist
  63. Tvzoneuk.com
    https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/walktheline
  64. Retropopmagazine.com
    https://retropopmagazine.com/gary-barlow-simon-cowell-walk-the-line/
  65. BristolLive.co.uk
    https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/bristol-born-singer-ella-rothwell-6339743
  66. The Independent
    https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/craig-david-prince-george-platinum-party-b2227292.html
  67. NME
    https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/craig-david-22-album-review-nippa-muni-long-isong-3319640
  68. Craig David
    https://craigdavid.com/announcing-my-book-whats-your-vibe/
  69. NME
    https://www.nme.com/news/music/camp-bestival-2023-line-up-primal-scream-grace-jones-human-league-the-kooks-dorset-shropshire-sites-3348796
  70. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-63621690
  71. "Slicker Than Your Average (20th Anniversary Vinyl)"
    https://craigdavid.com/slicker-than-your-average-20th-anniversary-vinyl/
  72. GRM Daily
    https://grmdaily.com/craig-david-in-your-hands/
  73. Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/album/7aaihvQBAqCeeaCsfjFqkq?si=vOx31X8MTeSo0pP2MgY5pQ
  74. Amnplify
    https://amnplify.com.au/craig-david-releases-new-single-sos-out-now-commitment-tour-starts-in-the-uk-in-february-2025/
  75. Official Charts
    https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/craig-david-sos/
  76. Official Charts
    https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/craig-david-tiwa-savage-commitment/
  77. Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/album/3LOsYrNgEAAKIkM29f5LBd?si=X_2RLJiOTECn75R6KYV4kg
  78. GRM Daily
    https://grmdaily.com/craig-david-tiwa-savage-commitment/
  79. Official Charts
    https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/craig-david-tiwa-savage-commitment/
  80. BBC
    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dg7gm76ppo
  81. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6nrzoQeFHI
  82. Clash
    https://www.clashmusic.com/news/craig-david-announces-new-album-commitment/
  83. That Grape Juice Net
    https://thatgrapejuice.net/2025/04/craig-david-announces-new-album-commitment-taps-tiwa-savage-jojo-more/
  84. Rated R&B
    https://ratedrnb.com/2025/07/craig-david-jojo-new-song-in-it-with-you/
  85. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5NC40qOMUU
  86. YouTube
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  87. "Round Hill Music Signs Craig David To Global Publishing Deal"
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  90. "Craig Davis: The Ultimate Tribute Act Archived 8 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine". Bo' Selecta!. Episode 8. Series 2.
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  96. Anderton, Joe (10 June 2020). "Bo' Selecta! removed from All4 following backlash over blackface characters Archived 17 O
    https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a32825192/bo-selecta-blackface-all4-leigh-francis/
  97. Evening Standard
    https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/craig-david-bo-selecta-leigh-francis-channel-4-racist-b1031409.html
  98. "The life and soul of Golders Green"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130525140544/http://www.totallyjewish.com/entertainment/features_and_reviews/?content_id=15058
  99. Southampton F.C
    https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2017-02-21/video-craig-david-on-southampton-manchester-united-efl-cup-final
  100. "R&B star Craig David joins the fight against tuberculosis"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20100324180706/http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2010/tb_craig_david_20100324/en/index.html
  101. Independent
    https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/anti-smokers-fume-about-craig-david-gig-89780.html
  102. Esports News UK
    https://esports-news.co.uk/2021/01/07/mclaren-velo-esports-series-craig-david-supercar-blondie-rory-reid/
  103. Trainline
    https://www.thetrainline.com/sustainable-travel
  104. BBC News
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dg7gm76ppo
  105. Craig David returns to his childhood social home | Shelter
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0-xvGWvS9w
  106. www.linkedin.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shelter-uk_craig-david-returns-to-his-childhood-social-activity-7318231429941743616-nf7e
  107. Music Week
    https://www.musicweek.com/talent/read/craig-david-and-colin-lester-named-in-new-year-honours-list/082298
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