Craig David

Craig Ashley David MBE is a British singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ, and record producer who came to prominence in 1999 after appearing on Artful Dodger’s single “Re-Rewind.” Born to Do It, David’s debut studio album, which was released in 2000. Since then, he has released five more studio albums and collaborated with artists such as Sting, Tinchy Stryder, Big Narstie, Kano, and Jay Sean. As a solo artist, David has 20 UK Top 40 singles and seven UK Top 40 songs, selling over 15,000,000 records worldwide.

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Biography and Early Life

David grew up on the Holyrood estate in Southampton, Hampshire, as the offspring of Tina (née Loftus), a Superdrug shop worker, and George David, a carpenter. David’s father is Afro-Grenadian, and his mother is Anglo-Jewish; David’s maternal grandfather was an Orthodox Jew, and his maternal grandmother was a convert to Judaism. David’s parents divorced when he was eight years old, and he was raised by his mother.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Craig David in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Craig David’s age is 40 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 5 May 1981. Though, he is 6′ 1″ in feet and inches and 185 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 183 lbs in Pound and 83 kg in Kilograms.

Education

He went to Southampton City College and Bellemoor School. At school, David was mocked by other classmates. In 2005, he composed and published the album “Johnny,” which was inspired by his painful experiences of being bullied.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

David was awarded an MBE in honor of his contributions to music in the Queen’s New Year Honors List on December 30, 2020.

Craig David was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador against tuberculosis by the World Health Organization on March 24, 2010 (World Tuberculosis Day). His first task in this role was to fly to South Africa to learn more about tuberculosis, where he met people who had the disease and others who had recovered, as well as scientists who had devoted their lives to the disease’s war.

Is Craig David Gay?

No, he is not gay. Craig David has been secretive about his personal life and as at now, there is nothing known about his love life. Therefore, we will assume that he is straight until proven otherwise.

Professional Career

David got his first break when he collaborated on the B-side of Damage’s cover of “Wonderful Tonight,” on the track “I’m Ready.” He then began singing for Artful Dodger, an English garage band, on songs like “Something” and “What You Gonna Do.” As David’s then-manager Paul Widger visited Wildstar Records co-owner Colin Lester and played some of his songs, the label became aware of him. Lester later told HitQuarters that the first song he heard left an impression on him “”That was a total standout…,” he said of “Walking Forward.” Any seventeen-year-old who could compose a song like this, it occurred to me, had enormous potential.”

In 1999, the single “Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta)” from the Artful Dodger album, It’s All About the Stragglers charted at number two in the United Kingdom, opening the way for a solo career. David’s debut single, “Fill Me In,” topped the UK chart and was the first of four top 10 songs from his debut album, Born to Do So, which went on to sell more than 8 million copies worldwide and earned multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries. The song “Key to My Heart,” which was used on the award-winning Warner Bros. animated film Osmosis Jones, was also taken from the US version of the record.

David eventually signed with Warner Music and recorded The Story Goes…, his third album, which was released worldwide in August 2005. (excluding the U.S. where it was never released). The first single, “All the Way,” brought him back into the top three. “Don’t Love You No More (I’m Sorry),” his second single, tied with “7 Days” as his longest-running single in the UK top 75 since “Re-Rewind,” spending 15 weeks there. “Unbelievable,” the album’s third single, debuted at number 18 in March.

On November 24, 2008, David released his first Greatest Hits album. David released two singles to promote the album in anticipation of its release. “Where’s Your Love,” a tribute to his UK garage days with Tinchy Stryder and Rita Ora, was released digitally on November 10, 2008. The second song, “Insomnia,” a dance track with strong bassline beats created by Jim Beanz of Timbaland Productions, was released the next week, on November 17, 2008. Back-up vocals and instrumental stylings were provided by Toby Gad and Eimear Crombie. David also began live and studio collaborations with guitarist and recording engineer Kwame Yeboah.

Awards

David has been nominated for fourteen Brit Awards, including five times for Best British Male and twice for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Craig David in 2021

As of 2021, Craig David currently has an estimated net worth of $20 Million. He has earned all this wealth from his career and commitment in the music world. We expect it to get even higher in the coming years.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• David’s father was a member of the Ebony Rockers, a reggae band. David started following his father to nearby dance clubs as a teenager, where DJs would let him take the mic.

Craig David is one of the biggest musical artists in the United Kingdom and the world in general. He is truly an amazing singer and songwriter ever since he was a child. We look forward to more of his performances.