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My Take
Craig David was a soundtrack to a moment, and I have real affection for him. The Southampton kid broke through in 1999 and then dropped Born to Do It in 2000, a debut so smooth it practically defined British R&B-garage crossover. That Ivor Novello Award was well earned; his melodic instincts were always sharp. He took years of being written off, but what I respect is the refusal to quit. He kept working, reinvented himself, and engineered a real comeback. Staying relevant across two decades without chasing trends is the mark of a genuine musician, not a fad.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Craig David
- Name (Japanese)
- クレイグ・デイヴィッド
- Reading
- くれいぐ・でいゔぃっど
- Born
- May 5, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / composer / record producer / songwriter / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Upper Shirley High School
- University
- Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Awards & achievements
- MOBO Awards
- 2004 Goldene Kamera
- 2001 Ivor Novello Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Craig David born?
Born May 5, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Craig David from?
Craig David is from Southampton, United Kingdom.
What does Craig David do?
Craig David works as singer, composer, record producer, songwriter, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.