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One of UK Garage’s earliest success stories, Craig David’s first glimpse of fame came in 1999 after working with Artful Dodger, where he provided the vocals for their breakthrough hit “Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta)”. Soon after the single’s release David signed a record deal with Wildstar Records, and “Fill Me In”, his first solo single, came out in April of the following year. It was an astonishing success immediately, topping the singles charts of both the UK and Ireland in its first week, and at 18 years old, David was simultaneously the youngest British male to have a number one single in the UK since 1959, and the youngest solo artist with a debut number one single in the UK of all time.
Astonishingly enough, he was going to get even bigger from there. Each of David’s first four singles from his album “Born To Do It” went straight into the top ten, and the following year the album was released in the US to similarly huge success. Eventually, the record would sell 8 million copies the world over, and established David as one of the biggest British musicians in the world. His second album, 2002’s “Slicker Than Your Average”, was another world beating hit, and ever since then, David’s remained one of the premier R&B artists of his time, with an astonishing 12 BRIT Award nominations to his name, collaborations with everyone from Sting to Kano, and a fanbase stretching all over the world. For that, Craig David comes highly recommended.
Live reviews
The RnB soundtrack of the early 00s, Craig David's "Born to Do It" is celebrated as one of the best selling albums of its kind from a UK artist. It's commercial success and records held, including the fastest selling debut album for a British Male solo act, have earned Craig David a place in British music history.
Rising to fame after featuring on Artful Dodger track "Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta)", Craig David dominated the commercial music scene at the turn of the millennium.
Some say his career took a downturn after comedian Leigh Francis caricatured him on hit show "Bo Selecta", which led David to take a backseat on the music. But he certainly has made a comeback in recent years as a DJ, selling out huge shows across the world, bringing back the old school RnB & Garage sound that he we all love him for.
I saw Craig David at the height of the "Born to Do It' success back in 2001 and it was, hands-down, one of my best live show experiences. Seeing him 12 years later at the Indigo2 was even better. Now an adult, I was able to appreciate just how good those songs were. Hits like "Fill Me In', "Rendezvous", "7 Days" and "Walking Away" filled the room with an air of nostalgia, as people reminisced on the years that you would go home from school and play "Born to Do It" from start to finish.
With that album, Craig David secured himself a place in the British music establishment and rightly so. It was great. Now he is proving himself to be one of the best DJs around. If you have the chance to see him, please do.
lhulbert1
Hampshire musician Craig David was one of the UK's most recognisable singer/songwriters in the early 00s following on from a string of R & B hits. His smooth and soulful vocal also went down well with critics as he picked up the Best British Male award at The Brits an impressive three times and even managed to be nominated for a Grammy award twice. As time progressed and the UK markets became less interested in R & B, Craig's commerciality wavered.
There always remained a following in the UK so he continuously seemed confident to head out onto the live circuit. With a new physique, he casts quite an authoritative figure as he steps onto stage beneath the lights yet maintains his likeable down to earth qualities. He beams at the audience's reaction as the recognisable introduction to 'What's Your Flava' booms out into the venue and they instantly begin to move. He proves he still has vocal qualities many years after he first rose to fame as well as impressive moves as he demonstrates pelvic acrobatics with his dancers during '7 Days'. He ends the show on his first hit 'Fill Me In' which is a great way to bring it back after demonstrating how far he has come.
sean-ward
I just saw Craig David show at the Fonda Theatre a few nights ago. I was a fan back then and I'm still a fan now. The man still got it! He sounds as amazing as he did, and even more! Incredible, feel good music and energy. I left the show floating on cloud 9!His music brought Generation X and millennials together in one room as one - what a gift to the world. That by far was one of the best shows I've ever been to for more reasons than one! I just want to relive that night over and over again!!! I can't wait for your new album and to see you live again! God bless you CD... #WhatATimeToBeAlive!!!!
meyz-santi
I saw Craig David once in 2002, just him and a guitarist. With a voice like his, he doesn't need antics. TS5 is absolutely a passion project for this artist and it came through! This is a guy sharing his love and feeding off the energy of the crowd. I went with two friends who had no idea what to expect and they walked out as fans.
The show is 90 minutes, pure energy, he has the crowd buzzing the whole time, we got no breaks, even the ballads were danceable. He's his own DJ, MC plus PERFECTLY on pitch vocalist.
Would see again in a heartbeat.
Andie2012
The concert was really awesome. He did some old hits, then mix some old hits and new hits from other artist with his songs.
What he mixed and song, gives a party in the club feeling. He really was into the music, it was great to be there and to see.
He only spams "TS5" and siren sounds. Beside that, it was worth while.
rinaldi94
Unreal! He is the biggest babe and his voice hasn't changed since his early days. Loved the remixes of his old stuff. One of the most fun gigs I have been to in a while. I am from the UK and was lucky to see him in Brooklyn where we were in a small venue, but his arena tour will be amazing too!
ellennewsome
Craig David's concert was the best concert I have ever been too. He turned a normal concert into a rave where everybody was dancing, laughing, singing along and interacting with one another with the way he switched it up by DJing. I will definitely be going to his next concert without a fail.
vickyv20
It was off the charts,did his old hits,which we love and some new things. He was electric and it was an incredible performance!Hopefully,he will be back in the states,again this year! Definitely will see him again,GREAT SHOW.
gary-chavis
Craig was AMAZING! He brought back the feeling of being young and garage music when dj'ing - the o2 turned into a club! He performs so well, with so much passion and is a humble man. Brilliant concert!
iram2607
