Craig David is a British singer, songwriter, and producer from South London, born on 5 May 1981. He rose to fame in 1999–2000 with his collaboration on Artful Dodger’s “Rewind” and his debut solo album Born to Do It (2000), which became a UK and international hit, blending R&B, garage, and pop. Known for his smooth vocals and catchy hooks, David helped popularize UK garage music worldwide. Over his career, he has released multiple successful albums, earned Brit Awards and nominations, and enjoyed a resurgence in the 2010s with hits like “When the Bassline Drops”, maintaining his influence on British R&B and dance music.