Craig David Biography and Wiki
Craig David born as Craig Ashley David on 5th May 1981 in Southampton, United Kingdom is a British singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer famous for hit singles Walking Away and 7 Days. He attended Bellemoor School and Southampton City College. He rose to fame in 1999, featuring on the single “Re-Rewind” by Artful Dodger.
Craig David Age
He was born as Craig Ashley David on 5th May 1981 in Southampton, United Kingdom. He is 37 years old as of 2018.
Craig David Education
Craig was born on 5th May 1981 in Southampton, United Kingdom is a British singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer. He attended Bellemoor School and Southampton City College
Craig David Parents| Family
He is the son to George David, a carpenter who also played bass in a reggae band called Ebony Rockers and his mother Tina Loftus was a retail assistant at Superdrug. His father is Afro-Grenadian and his mother an Anglo-Jewish who is related to the founders of the Accurist watch-making company
Craig David Wife-Partner-Girlfriend
He first dated Colombian actress and model Sofia Vergara in 2003. Since then, he’s kept his partners out of the public eye. On 12th October 2017, he announced that he is heterosexual and is ready to settle, he did not mention his girlfriend’s name.
Craig David Musical Career
David’s career in music began when he worked on a B-side to British group Damage’s cover of “Wonderful Tonight”. He then started doing vocals for a few tracks with the English garage band Artful Dodger. In 1999 he appeared in the song “Re-Rewind (The Crowd Says Bo Selecta)”, from the Artful Dodger album It’s All About the Stragglers, which hit number two in the UK charts.
He released his first single ‘Fill Me In which topped the UK chart and was the first of a string of four top 10 singles from his debut album Born to Do It, which eventually sold more than 8 million copies worldwide, earning multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries.
He followed it up with another smash hit number one single, 7 Days, as well as Walking Away, which reached number three. All three tracks are from his debut album, Born To Do It, which also topped the charts. His second album, Slicker Than Your Average, reached number four and spawned hit single Rise & Fall and Spanish. Other hits include All The Way, Hot Stuff (Let’s Dance) which samples the hit David Bowie song, and 2015’s When The Bassline Drops.
Craig David Walking Away-Lyrics
He released this hit single in 2000 in Born To Do it Album. The song earned him fame and recognition all over the world as well as an MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video.
Craig David 7 Days-Lyrics
He recorded this hit song in 2001 which featured in the Born To Do It Album along with Walking away
Craig David Activism
On 24 March 2010, World Tuberculosis Day, the World Health Organization appointed Craig David as a Goodwill Ambassador against tuberculosis.
His first activity in this role was to travel to South Africa to learn more about tuberculosis, where he met people suffering from the disease or having recovered from it, and scientists who have dedicated their lives to fighting tuberculosis. David stated that his mission is to help overcome the social stigma of TB in order to beat the disease
Craig David Awards and Achievements
- 2004: Pop International, Goldene Kamera Awards
- 2001: Best Contemporary Song, 7 Days, Ivor Novello Awards.
- 2001: Best Dance Single,”Woman Trouble”, Ivor Novello Awards.
- 2001: Songwriter of the Year, Ivor Novello Awards.
- 2000: Best UK Newcomer, MOBO Awards
- 2000: Best R&B Act, MOBO Awards
- 2000: Best UK Single of the Year, “Fill Me In”, MOBO Awards.
- 2001: Best UK Act, MOBO Awards
- 2016: Best Male Act, MOBO Awards
- 2001: Best R&B, MTV Europe Music Awards.
- 2001: Best UK & Ireland Act, MTV Europe Music Awards.
- 2001: Best Male Video, “What’s Your Flava?”, MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
Craig David Albums
- 2000: Born to Do It
- 2001: Remixes and Live
- 2002: Slicker Than Your Averange.
- 2005: The Story Goes…
- 2007: Trust Me
- 2008: Greatest Hits
- 2010: Signed Sealed Delivered
- 2010: Rewind: Old Skool Classics
- 2016: Following My Intuition
- 2017: Rewind – The Collection
Craig David Songs
- Waking Away
- 7 Days
- Fill Me In
- Ain’t Giving Up
- Unbelievable
- What’s Your Flava
- Nothing Like This
- Insomnia
- When the Bassline Drops
- Rendez-vous
- One More Time
- Heartline
- Change My Love
- Bridge Over Troubled Water
- All We Needed
- Hidden Agenda
- Hot Stuff
- You Don’t Miss Your Water
- Officially Yours
- World Filled With Love
- All The Way
- One More Lie
- Where’s Your Love
- 6 of 1 Thing
- Time to Party
- Can’t Be Messing ‘Round
- Spanish
- This Is the Girl
- Booty Man
- What’s Changed
Craig David Net Worth
He has an estimated Net Worth of $18 Million.
Craig David Facts and Body Measurements
- Full Name: Craig Ashley David
- Known As: Craig David
- Age/ How Old?: 38 years old
- Date of Birth: May 5, 1981
- Place of Birth: Southampton, Hampshire, England
- Education: Southampton City College
- Birthday: May 5
- Nationality: British
- Father’s Name: George David
- Mother’s Name: Tina Loftus
- Married?: Single
- Children/ Kids: None
- Height/ How tall?: 1.82 M
- Weight: 83 Kg
- Profession: Singer-Songwriter, Rapper, Record Producer
- Net worth: $ 18 Million
Frequently Asked Questions About Craig David
Who is Craig David?
Craig Ashley David born on 5th May 1981 in Southampton, United Kingdom is a British singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer famous for hit singles Walking Away and 7 Days.
How old is Craig?
He was born on 5th May 1981 in Southampton, United Kingdom. He is 37 years old as of 2018.
How tall is David?
He stands in at a height of 1.82 M
Is Craig married?
He first dated Colombian actress and model Sofia Vergara in 2003. Since then, he’s kept his partners out of the public eye. On 12th October 2017, he announced that he is heterosexual and is ready to settle, he did not mention his girlfriend’s name.
How much is David worth?
He has an estimated Net Worth of $18 Million.
Where does Craig David live?
Because of security reasons, He has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Craig dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues
Where is David Now?
He is an active participant in the music industry as a singer, songwriter and currently works as a producer.
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