Today, Craig David has released his phenomenal new album 22 via BMG.

The incredible record produced with Mike Brainchild (Sinead Harnett, IAMDDB) shows Craig remaining at the helm of his own unique, authentic sound, which has made waves across the globe, making him the voice of one of the most pivotal eras in music, and in turn, making him one of the most successful artists in UK chart history.

The album features new single ‘Obvious’ featuring R&B artist Muni Long, alongside previously released singles ‘DNA’ with Galantis, ‘G Love’ with Nippa, ‘My Heart’s Been Waiting For You’ with Duvall, and ‘Who You Are’ with MNEK, alongside a plethora of unheard bangers. Craig will also publish his much-anticipated debut book ‘What’s Your Vibe?’ on October 6th, 2022.

The idea of putting a smile on people’s faces is at the heart of 22, Craig’s incredible eighth album whose title itself reflects a myriad of different themes, from spirituality to celebrating 22 years since his debut album. Craig says “There’s a spiritualism in the number 22 and what it represents. In numerology it’s a very powerful number and in terms of angel numbers it’s bringing balance and equilibrium to my life. We’re in a world where there’s a lot of me against you, and so it’s bridging the gap.” He continues “My debut album is probably the most clear expression of who I am because it was my first outing – it’s everything you are. So on this album there’s that energy mixed with the wisdom and experience I can bring to the world. I’ve not mastered anything yet, I’m a newcomer still.”

The desire to heal was also at the forefront of his mind when he started working on the album in the summer of 2020, as the world briefly emerged from lockdown. Craig says “I want to raise people’s vibrations. I want to give people a ‘musical healing’ without preaching or trying to tell people what to do.”

The groundwork had already been laid in his home studio, where he set up his gear in a way that recalled the early days when he was a teenager making music in his bedroom in his mum’s flat in Southampton. On creating the album over lockdown, he says “It was the time I had to just create. For someone who is creative, that’s the most freeing thing you can offer.” Eventually, as the world opened up, Craig would drive his car to the studio. “I got into my Mini and drove down the studio and again it reminded me of being this little kid in a Peugeot 206 going down to the Ocean Village in Southampton. But that journey everyday changed the game. I was seeing life happening around me and drawing inspiration. The first thing I’d do when I got into the studio was say to Mike ‘put the mic on, let’s go’.”

New track ‘Obvious’ showcases Craig’s ability to cross multiple genres whilst firmly pointing back to the smooth and sultry bops he has become synonymous for, and is another seamless collaboration, this time with Muni Long. On the single, Craig says  “Initially when I started to write it, it was a song of ‘we know that we’re right for each other but we’re trying to make each other jealous’. The beauty of it is when Muni wrote her verse, she showed me what the song really was – she spoke her truth and was like ‘I’m an empowered woman, we’re not getting back together, the vibe I see from this is let’s be honest’ – it’s more obvious that this isn’t right, and that’s the beauty of a collaboration like this, being able to write lyrics from both perspectives.”

Across his 22 year career, Craig has collaborated with everyone from Sting to Kano to Diplo to KSI, while also becoming one of the biggest DJs in Ibiza via his TS5 soundsystem. Award-wise Craig has received 14 Brit Award nominations, two Grammy nominations, four MOBO awards, three Ivor Novellos honouring his songwriting, and most recently an MBE for his services to music.

Since he first emerged at the end of 1999 with instant UK garage classic ‘Re-Rewind’, Craig has scored 25 UK top 40 singles (16 of them top 10), nine UK top 40 albums (five of them top 10) and amassed over 5 billion streams worldwide. In fact, over 1.5 billion of those came via his most recent releases, 2016’s chart-topping comeback album, ‘Following My Intuition’, and 2018’s career consolidating ‘The Time Is Now’.

As one of the most loved artists, Craig has continually soundtracked the charts all whilst crossing multiple genres, his now iconic first record ‘Born To Do It’ made a huge impact and brought garage from the underground and to the forefront of the mainstream.

In addition to this, Craig has one of Ibiza’s most successful and long standing residencies playing Ibiza Rocks for 5 seasons. 2022 is no exception, finishing his ‘Hold That Thought’ UK tour, Craig returned to Ibiza Rocks this summer.

Aussie fans can catch Craig David perform live this November at the R&B Fridays Presents: Fridayz Live 2022 Australia Tour in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

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Craig David has released his new dance track titled “My Heart’s Been Waiting For You” featuring Duvall – out now via BMG.

In further exciting news for fans around the world, Craig’s anticipated new album titled ‘22’ is due for release on September 30th, 2022.

The new single brings all round good vibes, ‘My Heart’s Been Waiting For You’, is both new and nostalgic. A glorious concoction of soulful melodies that dance throughout the track and instantly anthemic house beats, the new single showcases an artist truly at the top of his game.

Across his 22-year career, he’s collaborated with everyone from Sting to Kano to Diplo to KSI, while also becoming one of the biggest DJs in Ibiza via his TS5 soundsystem. Award-wise Craig has received 14 Brit Award nominations, two Grammy nominations, four MOBO awards, three Ivor Novellos honouring his song writing, and most recently an MBE for his services to music.

Initially scheduled to take place two years ago to mark the 20th anniversary of his ground-breaking and career defining hit ‘Born To Do It’, Craig David’s ‘Hold That Thought’ UK Arena Tour finally makes its eagerly awaited return which kicked off in Nottingham on the 7th April 2022 and ending at Hull’s Bonus Arena on April 26th. Craig’s last arena tour sold out in a matter of seconds and received 5 star reviews and critical acclaim across the board.

Since he first emerged at the end of 1999 with instant UK garage classic ‘Re-Rewind’, Craig has scored 25 UK top 40 singles (16 of them top 10), nine UK top 40 albums (five of them top 10) and amassed over 5 billion (!) streams worldwide. In fact, over 1.5 billion of those came via his most recent releases, 2016’s chart-topping comeback album, ‘Following My Intuition’, and 2018’s career consolidating ‘The Time Is Now’.

As one of the UK’s most loved artists, Craig has continually soundtracked the UK charts all whilst crossing multiple genres, his now iconic first record ‘Born To Do It’ made a huge impact on UK culture and brought garage from the underground and to the forefront of the mainstream.

In addition to this, Craig has one of Ibiza’s most successful and long-standing residencies playing Ibiza Rocks for 5 seasons. 2022 is no exception as he will travel across the UK for his 2022 Anniversary ‘Hold That Thought’ UK Arena Tour kick starting in April 2022. Craig continues to remain at the helm of his own unique, authentically British sound.

A sound that made waves across the globe, making him the voice of one of the most pivotal eras in UK music, and in turn, making him one of the most successful artists in UK chart history.

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Craig David today joins forces with pop powerhouse MNEK on new single ‘Who You Are’ as well as announcing his upcoming brand-new album titled ‘22’, available for pre-order now.

‘Who You Are’ is the first single from the album and cocoons an emotive yet uplifting pop lyric about being present in a pristine UK garage casing courtesy of producer Digital Farm Animals.

Across his 22-year career, he’s collaborated with everyone from Sting to Kano to Diplo to KSI, while also becoming one of the biggest DJs in Ibiza via his TS5 soundsystem. Award-wise we’re talking 14 Brit Award nominations, two Grammy nominations, four MOBO awards and three Ivor Novellos honouring his songwriting.

It’s impressive, sure, but that’s the past. It’s ephemera. “I always feel like you need to be more real-time and present in the now,” Craig confirms. That present involves this glorious, MNEK-assisted lead single ‘Who You Are’.

Like all Craig David classics it feels both box fresh and warmly nostalgic. “It will live in the world this song,” Craig says. “It feels so authentic, it has intention. Put on ‘Who You Are’ to try and talk to someone that needs help.”

A genre defying career spanning over two decades, ‘Who You Are’ exemplifies Craig’s versatility and range. Sonically the new track encompasses both an ethereal strings led sound which is juxtaposed by a progressive garage beat all seamlessly brought together by the standout soulful vocals which both artists have become synonymous for.

With authentic collaboration at the heart of both of their music, coming together on this track has been a long time in the making for Craig and MNEK. Both artists are critically acclaimed and highly sought-after mainstays in British music, collectively working with the likes of Sting, AJ Tracey, Ella Mai, Dua Lipa, Madonna, Beyonce and more cementing their status as two of the industry’s most well regarded singers, writers and producers.

MNEK added “I’ve worked with Craig many times over the past several years and have obviously looked up to him for FOREVER, one of my childhood heroes easily and such a pioneer for black men in R&B & dance music… So, now we have this collaboration “Who You Are”. I love this song more every time I listen to it, it’s so beautiful – and there’s just something about it. I wrote the hook, he wrote the verses, he really wanted me to stay on it with him and like… who’s actually gonna say no to Craig David? He’s the best “to do it”! This is absolutely a tick off the bucket list for me and I hope it touches the people who hear it.”

 Since he first emerged at the end of 1999 with instant UK garage classic ‘Re-Rewind’, Craig has scored 25 UK top 40 singles (16 of them top 10), nine UK top 40 albums (five of them top 10) and amassed over 5 billion (!) streams worldwide. In fact, over 1.5 billion of those came via his most recent releases, 2016’s chart-topping comeback album, ‘Following My Intuition’, and 2018’s career consolidating ‘The Time Is Now’.

As one of the most loved artists, Craig has continually soundtracked the global charts all whilst crossing multiple genres, his now iconic first record ‘Born To Do It’ made a huge impact on culture and brought garage from the underground and to the forefront of the mainstream.

Famed for his impressive live draw and globally recognised for his legendary ‘TS5’ shows which have toured across the world, Craig has sold out London’s KOKO, Brixton Academy and even London’s O2 Arena all within a matter of seconds. In 2016 he took over Glastonbury’s SonicStage, bringing over 25,000 people to the tent and achieving the record for the biggest crowd at the stage in Glastonbury history.The following year, Craig played The Pyramid Stage with his band and drew in a crowd of over 80,000 which was the second biggest of the festival that year.

In addition to this, Craig has one of Ibiza’s most successful and long-standing residencies playing Ibiza Rocks for 5 seasons. 2022 is no exception as he will travel across the UK for his 2022 Anniversary ‘Hold That Thought’ UK Arena Tour kick starting in April 2022.

Craig continues to remain at the helm of his own unique, authentic sound. A sound that made waves across the globe, making him the voice of one of the most pivotal eras in music, and in turn, making him one of the most successful artists in UK chart history.

The single is available to stream and listen to now.

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