Craig David has collaborated with MNEK for his new single “Who You Are”. The single was released on October 22nd and has been described as an uplifting song “That supports someone to live authentically themselves”. The singer also announced that he is set to release his new album 22 on May 13th.
Who You Are with @MNEK out now!
Album dropping May 2022 https://t.co/feIzRYCqdr #WhoYouAre #22 pic.twitter.com/zRRhpgh0zo
— Craig David (@CraigDavid) October 22, 2021
Craig Ashley David MBE is a British singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ and record producer who was introduced to the music world in 1999 when he featured on the hit single “Re-Rewind” with Artful Dodger. The single reached number 2 in the UK Official Singles Charts and the singer went on to release his debut album Born to Do It in 2000. The album reached number 1 in the UK Official Albums Charts and spawned popular hit singles “Fill Me In”, “Walking Away”, “Rendezvous” and “7 Days”
Uzoechi Osisioma “Uzo” Emenike known as MNEK is a British singer, songwriter and record producer who has collaborated with Zara Larrson, H.E.R, Dua Lipa, Years & Years, The Saturdays, The Wanted, Kylie and Madonna to name a few. The singer began writing with production team Xenomania at the age of 16 and achieved initial chart success when he featured on Gorgon City’s single “Ready for Your Love” which reached number 4 in the UK Official Singles Charts.
The singer/songwriter in describing the writing process of the new collaborative single with David said “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”
David when describing the single’s message and vibe said “It feels so authentic, it has intention. Put on ‘Who You Are’ to try and talk to someone that needs help.” The duo performed their single for the first time on Strictly Come Dancing yesterday October 24th.
Thank you so much for having us both on your wonderful show. The dancers were fantastic Hope you all enjoyed the new song Who You Are @MNEK https://t.co/q5AbY4VF46 #WhoYouAre https://t.co/bnL1sL1FzY
— Craig David (@CraigDavid) October 24, 2021
Watch the video for the single “Who You Are” here
The title of David’s new album 22 references his debut album “Born To Do It” released on August 14th 2000, which will be 22 years old when the singer releases his new album on May 13th. The musician performed the album in its entirety for the Anniversary of the album via a global live stream concert on May 8th.
Album 22 will be the singer’s eighth studio album following his last album The Time Is Now released in 2018. The musician has rescheduled his postponed Hold That Thought Anniversary UK Tour to 2022. The tour was postponed due to the Covid 19 Pandemic and is now set to kick off in April 2022.
UK Hold That Thought Tour update After a lot of thought and consideration I have decided, due to the ongoing pandemic, to postpone my UK arena tour and @TS5 shows in Newcastle and Glasgow All shows will be rescheduled and new dates will be announced in the next few days. pic.twitter.com/9Lw9BvqrbV — Craig David (@CraigDavid) March 17, 2020
David signed a global publishing deal with Round Hill Music on September 9th 2020. The publishing deal includes the administration of the singer’s music releases to date and his future music releases. The musician is set for a busy time as he was recently announced as a judge on the upcoming Simon Cowell game show Walk The Line. The singer is also set to perform virtually for the Radio Kiss Haunted House Party which runs from October 24th-October 31st and will be seen performing this week on October 29th in Bedford. The musician’s Hold That Thought Anniversary UK Tour kicks off on April 7th in Nottingham.
See the details for Craig David’s upcoming UK Halloween Concert date below
29/10/ Halloween Town- Bedford
See Craig David’s Hold That Thought UK Tour dates below
07/04/2022 Nottingham Arena
09/04 Birmingham Utilita
10/04 Birmingham World Resorts Arena
12/04 Plymouth Pavilions
13/04 Brighton Centre
14/04 London 02 Arena
17/04 London 02 Arena
19/04 Bournemouth International Center
20/04 Leeds Arena
23/04 Manchester Arena
24/04 Liverpool Arena
26/04 Hull Bonus Arena
28/04 Glasgow 02 Academy
29/04 Newcastle City Hall
02/06 Villa Marina, Douglas Isle of Man
06/06 Wicksteed Park, Kettering
13/08 Earlham Park
Listen to Craig David and MNEK’s new single “Who You Are”, Pre-order Craig David’s Album 22 and order tickets for his UK Halloween Concert date and UK Hold That Thought Anniversary Tour here
