[Music] CRAIG DAVID Talks About Make Music for Touches People's Hearts, Be Authentic in Music Industry, and Wisdom

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In this episode, we had the opportunity to have a conversation with Craig David.

Since debuting with the critically acclaimed album "Born To Do It"—a genre-defining record that established Craig David as one of the UK’s most beloved artists—he has remained at the forefront of his unique and authentic British sound. He has made waves worldwide as the voice of one of the most pivotal eras in UK music, bringing garage from the underground to the mainstream and becoming one of the most successful artists in UK chart history.

Throughout his career, Craig has collaborated with a range of artists, including Sting, Kano, Diplo, and KSI, while also becoming one of Ibiza's biggest DJs through his TS5 soundsystem. Craig’s thoughtful artistry has earned him 14 BRIT Award nominations, two GRAMMY nominations, four MOBO Awards, three Ivor Novello Awards recognizing his songwriting, and most recently, an MBE for his services to music.

Since breaking onto the scene in late 1999 with the classic UK garage track "Re-Rewind", Craig has scored 25 UK Top 40 singles (16 of which are Top 10), nine UK Top 40 albums (five in the Top 10), and amassed over 5 billion streams worldwide. Additionally, Craig holds one of Ibiza's most successful and long-running residencies with Ibiza Rocks, which returned this year for its 7th season.

Craig David returns with his first new music in over two years, "In Your Hands", released via Believe. This uplifting track not only highlights Craig's signature vocals but also showcases his ability to create music that touches deep emotional levels. The new single is the result of Craig spending two years in the studio working on new material, following his Top 40 collaboration with Wes Nelson on "Abracadabra" in February.

Craig is set to embark on his UK Commitment Arena Tour in February 2025, with special guest Lemar. Starting at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on February 2, the 11-date tour will see Craig performing his eclectic and fan-favorite discography across the UK, culminating at the iconic O2 Arena in London on February 20 .

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