Craig David

Biography

During a amount of 3 years, Craig David transitioned from aspiring songwriter and DJ to main U.K. pop celebrity. When his meringue-smooth, garage-tinged R&B solitary “Fill up Me In” reached the very best from the U.K. graph during the summer time of 2000, the vocalist, only 19 yrs . old at that time, became the youngest English male solo designer to attain the feat. Not just that, but he also accomplished mainstream U.S. approval and platinum product sales in 18 extra countries. Though he didn’t sustain that popularity, David released solid contemporary R&B albums every couple of years. Through 2015, he previously racked up a complete of 14 TOP U.K. pop strikes. Ahead of his discovery, David, a indigenous of Southampton, was an area radio jock and later on found himself rotating records at night clubs, which allowed him to mix paths with a few of England’s up-and-coming suppliers. It was during this time period that he installed with Artful Dodger’s Tag Hill, but his first proper break arrived when he received a songwriting competition held from the group Harm, who documented “I’m Prepared,” the monitor he posted, and released it like a B-side with their 1997 solitary “Fantastic Tonight.” 2 yrs later on, Artful Dodger created and published the mellow however rhythmically difficult “Rewind,” that David offered the lead vocal — the discharge was billed as Artful Dodger Presents Craig David — as well as the song visited number two around the U.K. pop graph. The discharge of David’s first genuine solo solitary, “Fill up Me In,” arrived in Apr 2000. A cooperation with Hill, the tune went to number 1 and propelled product sales of Born to accomplish It, the debut record issued four a few months later. A following stateside cope with Atlantic also fostered world-wide sales of more than three million and helped consider U.K. garage area beyond a nationwide phenomenon (if like a refined, smoothed-out product in accordance with the style’s origins). U.S. superstars Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, and Usher known as themselves fans, which year David received three MOBO (Music of Dark Origin) honours, though he was snubbed in each one of the six Brit Honor categories that he was nominated. He gathered another MOBO in 2001 for Greatest U.K. Take action, and in addition received three Ivor Novello honours, further recognition of the crimson patch of songwriting. Slicker Than Your Typical, ironically a somewhat grittier recording, was released as David’s second recording in November 2002. It could have been extremely difficult to trump the recognition of Born to accomplish It, however the album’s 1st four singles all reached the U.K. TOP. The U.S. was still attending to; the recording reached gold product sales there. Nearly 3 years passed before release from the Story Moves…, a collection for Warner filled up with polite, adult-leaning modern R&B. It presented a high Five U.K. solitary in “Completely,” however the album had not been released in the us. The bolder, even more upbeat BELIEVE ME, led by the very best Ten, David Bowie-sampling “Warm Stuff (Allow’s Dance)” as well as the Kano cooperation “This is actually the Lady,” premiered in 2007. The next year David’s accomplishments to date had been underlined not merely by a Ideal Hits compilation but additionally by an honorary doctorate honored by Southampton Solent School. Acknowledging the impact of Motown performers on his function, David released the covers record Signed, Covered, Delivered this year 2010. Next, carrying out a operate of worldwide tour schedules and several charity initiatives, he begun to focus on brand-new material once more in the studio room, issuing collaborations with Subliminal Information owner Erick Morillo and the home duo Stereo system Palma. In 2013, David pass on his wings additional by appearing in the judging -panel for, in addition to performing on, it present South African Idol. By this time around, he previously also started to host distinctive celebrations at his house in Miami as well as the DJ pieces that he performed on these evenings soon progressed into a every week residency on radio place Capital Xtra. This era also featured a thorough world tour in addition to sessions for the prospective sixth studio room album. The very first singles from that established were released in past due 2015 and early 2016. “Once the Bassline Drops,” offering Big Narstie, reached amount ten within the U.K. graph, and “NOTHING BEATS This,” made by Blonde, proceeded to go Best 20. Around once, David was presented on songs by Katy B (“Who Am I”) and Kaytranada (“FIRST GOT IT Good”). Pursuing My Intuition found its way to September 2016.

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#	Fact
1	His debut album "Born to do it" sold over 7 million worldwide.
2	"Fill me in" made him the youngest solo artist in UK to reach no. 1. He was 19 at the time.
3	Has a half-sister named Amber.
4	Owns a small blue cap which he thinks brings him luck.
5	He is a big fan of Southampton Football Club, who are in the English Premiership and can sometimes be spotted wearing the clubs jersey during gigs.
6	Grew up on one of the toughest neighbourhoods in Southampton, The Holyrood estate.
7	Voted the 98th worst Briton in Channel 4's poll of the 100 Worst Britons. [May 2003]
8	British R&B singer. Sir Elton John has called him England's best singer.
9	Both parents are from the Caribbean. Father is from Grenada and his mother is from Jamaica.



Soundtrack

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status	Character
The X Factor	2016	TV Series performer - 1 episode
Children in Need		TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016
Match of the Day FA Cup	2016	TV Series performer - 1 episode
Lorraine	2016	TV Series performer - 1 episode
Who's Doing the Dishes?		TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016
Coronation Street		TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2015 - 2016 writer - 2 episodes, 2015 - 2016
About Time	2013/I	performer: "What's Your Flava?" / writer: "What's Your Flava?"
Sir John Dankworth at the BBC	2010	TV Movie performer: "What's Your Flava'" 2003 / writer: "What's Your Flava'" 2003
¡Mira quién baila!	2010	TV Series performer - 1 episode
Live from Studio Five		TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010
Fama ¡a bailar!	2008	TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2	2008	performer: "Friday Night" / writer: "Friday Night"
Sex and the City	2008	performer: "My First Love" / writer: "My First Love"
Idols	2005-2007	TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Idols	2007	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Australian Idol	2003-2006	TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Idol	2005	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Later... With Jools Holland	2004	TV Series performer - 1 episode
Malaysian Idol	2004	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Deutschland sucht den Superstar	2004	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idols!	2004	TV Series writer - 1 episode
SuperStar KZ	2004	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idols	2003	TV Series writer - 1 episode
EastEnders		TV Series performer - 19 episodes, 2000 - 2003 writer - 6 episodes, 2000 - 2003
What a Girl Wants	2003	performer: "What's Your Flava?" / writer: "What's Your Flava?"
2002 Top of the Pops Awards	2002	TV Special performer: "Eenie Meenie"
Daria in 'Is It College Yet?'	2002	TV Movie performer: "Fill Me In"
Osmosis Jones	2001	performer: "Fill Me In" Part 2, "Key to My Heart", "Fill Me In" / writer: "Fill Me In" Part 2, "Key to My Heart" - as C. David
Goodbye Charlie Bright	2001	performer: "Rendezvous", "Booty Man" / writer: "Rendezvous", "Booty Man"
Bridget Jones's Diary	2001	writer: "Woman Trouble" - as David
Top of the Pops		TV Series performer - 6 episodes, 2000 - 2001 writer - 5 episodes, 2000 - 2001
Playing the Field		TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2000 writer - 1 episode, 2000

Actor

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Bo' Selecta!	2003	TV Series	Craig David

Thanks

Thanks

Title	Year	Status	Character
Talking Points	2014	Short thanks

Self

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
Godt nytår, Danmark	2002	TV Special	Himself - Performer
95.8 Capital FM Christmas Live	2002	TV Movie documentary	Performer / Himself
2002 Top of the Pops Awards	2002	TV Special	Himself - Performer
Top of the Pops 2	2002	TV Series	Himself
Later... With Jools Holland	2000-2002	TV Series	Himself
Söndagsöppet	2002	TV Series	Himself
MOBO Awards 2002	2002	TV Special	Himself
Summer Music Mania 2002	2002	TV Movie	Himself - Performer
The Rosie O'Donnell Show	2002	TV Series	Himself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien	2002	TV Series	Himself
2001 Lady of Soul Awards	2001	TV Special	Himself - Presenter
The Royal Variety Performance 2001	2001	TV Special documentary	Performer
The Ray Martin Show	2001	TV Series	Himself
MTV Europe Music Awards 2001	2001	TV Special documentary	Himself - Performer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	2001	TV Series	Himself
Come Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words and Music	2001	TV Special documentary	Himself
Party in the Park 2001	2001	TV Movie documentary	Himself - Performer
Al salir de clase	2001	TV Series	Himself
The Panel	2001	TV Series	Himself
Brit Awards 2001	2001	TV Special	Performer
Victoires de la musique	2001	TV Series	Himself
Party in the Park 2000	2000	TV Special	Performer
TFI Friday	2000	TV Series	Himself
TV Hits Awards 2000	2000	TV Special	Himself
MOBO Awards	2000	TV Special	Himself - Performer
Flava	2000	TV Series	Himself
The Richard Blackwood Show	2000	TV Series	Himself - Guest Appearance
The X Factor	2016	TV Series	Himself - Performer
Children in Need	2005-2016	TV Series	Himself / Himself - Performer
Lorraine	2016	TV Series	Himself - Guest
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway	2016	TV Series	Himself - Performer / Himself
CNN Newsroom	2014	TV Series	Himself - Unicef Imagine Campaign
Premiya Muz-TV 2014	2014	TV Special	Himself - Special Guest Performer (as Kreyg Devid)
Evening Urgant	2014	TV Series	Himself
MOBO Awards 18	2013	TV Special	Himself
Premiya Muz-TV 2013	2013	TV Special	Himself - Special Guest Presenter (as Kreyg Devid)
Premiya Muz-TV 2011	2011	TV Special	Himself - Special Guest Performer (as Kreyg Devid)
Les Anges de la Téléréalité 2 (Miami Dreams)	2011	TV Series	Himself
Daybreak	2011	TV Series	Himself
The Big Red Nose Desert Trek	2011	TV Movie	Himself
360 Sessions	2010	TV Series	Himself
The Big Performance	2010	TV Series	Himself
Fearne and...	2010	TV Series documentary	Himself
The Best Hit USA	2005-2010	TV Series	Himself
Hollyoaks Music Show	2010	TV Series	Himself
The Wright Stuff	2010	TV Series	Himself - Guest Panelist
Breakfast	2008-2010	TV Series	Himself - Singer / Himself
Loose Women	2007-2010	TV Series	Himself - Performer / Himself
Britain's Got More Talent	2010	TV Series	Himself - Performer
50 Greatest Pop Videos	2010	TV Movie documentary	Himself
El hormiguero	2010	TV Series	Himself
¡Mira quién baila!	2010	TV Series	Himself
The Gadget Show	2010	TV Series	Himself
This Week	2010	TV Series	Himself
Live from Studio Five	2010	TV Series	Himself
Star Academy	2008	TV Series	Himself
Premios Principales 2008	2008	TV Movie	Himself
Fama ¡a bailar!	2008	TV Series	Himself
La méthode Cauet	2008	TV Series	Himself
Quelli che... il calcio	2007-2008	TV Series	Himself - Performer
The Xtra Factor	2008	TV Series	Himself
MTV Europe Music Awards 2008	2008	TV Special	Himself - Presenter
MOBO Awards 2008	2008	TV Special	Himself
The Paul O'Grady Show	2005-2008	TV Series	Himself
Operación triunfo	2005-2008	TV Series	Himself
No disparen al pianista	2008	TV Series	Himself
Génération duo	2008	TV Movie	Himself
Guilty Pleasures	2008	TV Movie	Himself
Tvist	2008	TV Series	Himself
MTV Europe Music Awards 2007	2007	TV Special	Himself - Presenter
Shownieuws	2007	TV Series	Himself
MOBO Awards 2007	2007	TV Special	Himself
Loops!	2005-2007	TV Series	Himself
Live from Abbey Road	2007	TV Series	Performer
MTV Presents: Replay 25th Anniversary	2006	TV Movie	Himself
Pop the Question	2006	TV Series
The Album Chart Show	2006	TV Series	Himself
Top of the Pops: Reloaded	2006	TV Series	Himself
Orange Playlist	2006	TV Series	Himself
GMTV	2003-2006	TV Series	Himself / Musical Guest
Brit Awards 2006	2006	TV Special	Himself
Top of the Pops	1999-2006	TV Series	Himself
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party 2005	2005	TV Movie	Himself
Zulu Awards '05	2005	TV Special	Himself - Performer
UK Music Hall of Fame: Biggest Selling Artists of the 21st Century	2005	TV Movie documentary	Himself
MTV Europe Music Awards 2005	2005	TV Special	Himself - Presenter
On a tout essayé	2005	TV Series	Himself
Buenafuente	2005	TV Series	Himself - Guest Musician
Popworld	2005	TV Series	Himself
Dancing with the Stars	2005	TV Series	Himself
Rove Live	2005	TV Series	Himself
This Morning	2005	TV Series	Himself
CD:UK	2002-2005	TV Series	Himself
Live 8	2005	TV Special documentary	Himself - Paris
Cribs	2005	TV Series	Himself
Happy Birthday BBC Two	2004	TV Movie documentary	Himself
Astounding Celebrities	2003	TV Series	Himself
Top of the Pops Saturday	2003	TV Series documentary	Himself
Today with Des and Mel	2003	TV Series	Himself
RI:SE	2003	TV Series	Himself
Bo' Selecta!	2003	TV Series	Himself
Micallef Tonight	2003	TV Series	Himself
95.8 Capital FM's Party in the Park for the Prince's Trust 2003	2003	TV Special	Himself - Performer
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross	2003	TV Series	Himself
The National Lottery Wright Ticket	2003	TV Series documentary	Himself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn	2003	TV Series	Himself
Wetten, dass..?	2003	TV Series	Himself
Patrick Kielty... Almost Live!	2003	TV Series	Himself
Música sí	2000-2003	TV Series	Himself

Archive Footage

Archive Footage

Title	Year	Status	Character
Breakfast	2016	TV Series	Himself
Almost Famous II	2009	TV Movie documentary
Later... With Jools Holland	2004	TV Series	Himself
Room 101	2003	TV Series	Himself
MTV Europe Music Awards 2003	2003	TV Special	Himself
Top of the Pops	2000	TV Series	Himself

Won awards

Won awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie	Award shared with
2004	Golden Camera	Golden Camera, Germany	Best Music International



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