Craig David

The turn of the century was an exciting time in music, especially in the dance and R&B landscape, where the years leading up to it had seen a new generation of artists and producers unveil or refine styles.

With elements of neo-soul, triphop, garage, jungle and new jack swing still echoing throughout clubs the world over, newly minted directions in 2-step and producers like Timbaland and Rodney Jerkins hitting their stride brought a sense of energy and freedom sweeping back through club speakers and dancehalls.

And in the midst this paradigm was Craig David. An artist who bridged the past and the future with his sweet-as-honey dripping vocals and his tightly wound 2-step grooves. With the ability to draw on soul, hip-hop, and thriving club sounds, David proved himself as a gifted songwriter, producer and artist.