Craig David Named Member of Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
6 years ago
United Kingdom Craig David is a British singer, songwriter, and record producer recognized for his foundational role in UK garage and R&B, maintaining a consistent career in music.
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Craig David would appear in an esports series in a campaign with McLaren and British American Tobacco (BAT) in order to enable them to reach their customers 'in new, exciting and engaging ways' to push the nicotine pouch brand VELO. He appears in the series alongside other UK stars including presenter Rory Reid and Fred Sirieix.
Craig David featured in a Shelter film as part of a push for more social housing, returning to his childhood council home in Southampton.
In January 2013, David announced on Twitter that he had signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG). The deal saw David's publishing company, formally known as Bootyman Music Publishing merge to become JEM Music.
Born Craig Ashley David on May 5, 1981, in Southampton, Hampshire, England, he is the sole child of Tina (née Loftus), a retail assistant, and George David, a carpenter. His father, George David, played bass in a reggae band called Ebony Rockers. David’s parents divorced when he was eight, and he was subsequently raised by his mother. During his teenage years, David began accompanying his father to local dance clubs, where he gained initial experience taking the microphone. He also initiated efforts in creating his own music and lyrics, and worked as an MC and DJ in youth and community clubs, laying the groundwork for his future career. He attended Bellemoor School and Southampton City College.
David’s professional emergence began in 1999 with his feature on Artful Dodger’s single “Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta),” which reached number two on the UK charts and paved the way for his solo endeavors. His debut studio album, “Born to Do It,” released in 2000, garnered significant commercial success, selling over 8 million copies globally and achieving multi-platinum certifications in more than 20 countries. This album included hit singles such as “Fill Me In” and “7 Days.” In April 2009, MTV viewers voted “Born to Do It” as the second “Greatest Album of All Time.” His career has since spanned nine studio albums, including “Slicker Than Your Average” (2002), “The Story Goes…” (2005), “Trust Me” (2007), “Signed Sealed Delivered” (2010), “Following My Intuition” (2016), “The Time Is Now” (2018), “22” (2022), and “Commitment” (2025).
Throughout his career, David has engaged in various collaborations with artists such as Sting, Tinchy Stryder, Big Narstie, Tiwa Savage, and JoJo, expanding his musical reach across different genres. In addition to his musical contributions, he launched his TS5 DJ show in 2013 and has written a book, “What’s Your Vibe?,” released in 2022. David was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2020 for his services to music, receiving the award in December 2021. He has also been involved in activism, becoming a Goodwill Ambassador against tuberculosis for the World Health Organization in 2010 and participating in campaigns for social housing with Shelter in 2025.
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