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Craig Ashley David (born 5 May 1981) is a British singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ and record producer who rose to fame in 1999, featuring on the single "Re-Rewind" by Artful Dodger. David's debut studio album, Born to Do It, was released in 2000, after which he has released a further five studio albums and worked with a variety of artists such as Sting, Tinchy Stryder, Big Narstie, Kano and Jay Sean. David has 20 UK Top 40 singles, and seven UK Top 40 albums, selling over 15,000,000 records worldwide as a solo artist. David has been nominated for fourteen Brit Awards: five times for Best British Male, and twice receiving a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
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1981-05-05
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Southampton, Hampshire, England
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Craig David, live stream, review: Verging on ridiculous but never less than sublime

Craig David radiated circuit-melting levels of charm as he marked the (slightly belated) 20th anniversary of his debut album with a winningly cheesy live stream concert. David’s playful magnetism proved a major plus during this track-by-track reprise of Born to Do It, an instant chart-topper in August 2000. Where many artists struggle to adapt to the stilted format of performing without an crowd, David spent the evening throwing big puppy-dog eyes while leaning in so close you could almost smell his aftershave.
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'I just wanted an excuse to talk to Craig David!' Lorraine Kelly's daughter Rosie, 26, jokes about planning new podcast with her mum as she makes her TV studio debut

She is following her in mother Lorraine Kelly's showbiz footsteps by launching a new podcast together interviewing celebrity guests. Yet Rosie, 26, joked their new venture is just 'an excuse to talk to Craig David', as she discussed their interviewees during Thursday's episode of This Morning. The appearance was Rosie's...
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Craig David to play ‘Born To Do It’ in full for new livestream event

Craig David has announced that he’ll play ‘Born To Do It’ in its entirety at a new live-streamed event. The ‘7 Days’ singer will play the seminal 2000 record in full for the first time with a live band and in the original track-listing order on April 24, with fans able to access the stream here.
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Craig David announces Born To Do It live-stream

Craig David has announced a ‘Born To Do It’ live-stream. The 'Walking Away' hitmaker will perform the landmark album in full for the first with a live band and in the original running order of the track-listing on April 24 via stabal.com. Fans can also expect a classic set from...
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Craig David dips into esports space with new VELO, McLaren Racing series [Watch]

Craig David, recently named Member of Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, is diving into the world of esports as McLaren Racing and their partner VELO place the English pop legend into a competition series that positions industry icons as drivers who compete against internet gamers. The talent stars in the first episode of esports video serial VELO ESERIES, which finds him preparing to take the wheel of a virtual McLaren with the help of YouTuber Alex Hirschi, also known as “Supercar Blondie.” Speaking on the experience of the VELO ESERIES Bootcamp, David stated,
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Craig David Recognized In Queen’s New Year Honours List

Veteran R&B singer Craig David and British artist manager Colin Lester are among the notable music industry professionals recognized in the Queen’s New Year Honours List. Southampton-born David is made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to British music. He tweeted a photo of...
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Craig David named Member of Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

British garage veteran, Craig David, has been named a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his civil service as part of the Queen’s annual New Year’s Honors List. The 39year-old UK garage legend was awarded the medal for his services to music, 20 years after...
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Craig David Received A Major Honour From The Queen

Following the New Years Honours List announcement today (Dec. 31), it's been revealed that Craig David is is getting an honour from the Queen in the form of an MBE. Awarded for his services to music, the Southampton-born garage singer and rapper rose to fame with his debut album Born to Do It in 2000, which featured 'Fill Me In' and '7 Days' which both topped the UK charts at the time.
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Craig David Named Member of Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

UK garage legend Craig David has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to music, as BBC News notes. He was named in the annual in the New Year’s Honours. “Thank you for all the Love you’ve all been showing me for so many years,” Craig David exclaimed. “I appreciate & Love you🙏🏽 I am very honoured🎖.”
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New Year Honours 2021: Music star Craig David appointed MBE

Noughties UK garage star Craig David has been made an MBE after staging a career comeback. The Southampton-born singer and rapper, who has been named in the New Year Honours for services to music, found overnight fame with the release of his debut album Born To Do It in 2000.
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Craig David named MBE among 2021 New Year’s Honours list

Craig David has been given an MBE as part of the Queen’s annual New Year’s Honours list. Revealed today (December 31), the list sees a host of names from the worlds of sport, music and the arts recognised for their services. Alongside David, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been...
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Craig David ‘very honoured’ to be made an MBE

Craig David says he is “very honoured” to have been made an MBE. The singer and rapper was named in the New Year Honours for services to music, after staging a career comeback. He tweeted a snap of the envelope addressed to Craig David Esq, MBE and said seeing the...
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New Year Honours List 2021: Craig David and Lesley Manville among celebrities recognised by Queen

Craig David and Lesley Manville are among those to be recognised in the New Year Honours List 2021.David, star of the Nineties UK garage scene and artist behind hits such as “7 days” and “Fill Me In”, has been recognised with an MBE.Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville, known for Mum and Phantom Thread, is made a CBE for services to drama and charity, while actor Toby Jones, who counts the Harry Potter franchise among his many film credits, becomes an OBE.Actor Sheila Hancock, who made her name in the West End before becoming a perennial figure on British TV screens,...