Anthony David (singer)
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Anthony David Harrington (born December 4, 1971), better known as Anthony David, is an American
R&B
singer-songwriter. He is best known for his 2008
song "Words
", a duet with contemporary R&B
singer India.Arie
.
. There he met India.Arie
, an R&B
singer from Atlanta
and have since become friends. David's first song written for Arie was entitled "Part of My Life" for Arie's 7x Grammy nominated album Acoustic Soul
. David also toured with Arie in support of her album. David is an atheist and secular humanist.
In 2004, he released his first independent album Three Chords & The Truth. Alongside India.Arie, he opened up for her shows with songs from his album, thereby getting more fame. Then eventually in 2006, he released his second independent album Red Clay Chronicles, of which also garnered attention from opening for India.Arie's shows. After touring with Arie, David teamed up with her once again to co-write and produce "There's Hope" for Arie's third studio album
. His third 2008 release Acey Duecy
, is a combination of both R&B
and soul music
. The album, with the release of its first single "Words
", a duet with Arie, has given the album more attention.
Anthony's fourth album - released February 22, 2011 - is entitled As Above So Below and finds him teaming up with a new production partner - Nashville, Tennessee's Shannon Sanders - in addition to such guest vocalists as upcoming Atlanta songstress Algebra; rapper Phonte from Little Brother; plus cousin Shawn Stockman
of Nineties R&B supergroup Boyz II Men
. The first single from the album, '4Evermore' featuring Algebra and Phonte, became David's first top 20 R&B hit in the US charts where it has peaked at #18.
United States
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R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer-songwriter. He is best known for his 2008
2008 in music
2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
song "Words
Words (Anthony David song)
"Words" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter Anthony David, from his third studio album Acey Duecy. It features fellow contemporary R&B singer-songwriter India.Arie. The song peaked at #53 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, since its release. The song was nominated for a Grammy...
", a duet with contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer India.Arie
India.Arie
India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer . She has sold over 3.3 million records in the U.S. and 10 million worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards from her 21 nominations, including Best R&B Album.-Background:Simpson was born in Denver, Colorado...
.
Biography
Anthony David was born in Savannah, Georgia, but got involved in the music business in AtlantaAtlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
. There he met India.Arie
India.Arie
India.Arie is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer . She has sold over 3.3 million records in the U.S. and 10 million worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards from her 21 nominations, including Best R&B Album.-Background:Simpson was born in Denver, Colorado...
, an R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer from Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
and have since become friends. David's first song written for Arie was entitled "Part of My Life" for Arie's 7x Grammy nominated album Acoustic Soul
Acoustic Soul
-Musicians:*India.Arie – vocals, acoustic guitar*Mark Batson – organ, synthesizer, bass, percussion, drums, keyboards, programming, Mellotron, Fender Rhodes*Carlos "6 July" Broady – programming*John Catchings – cello...
. David also toured with Arie in support of her album. David is an atheist and secular humanist.
In 2004, he released his first independent album Three Chords & The Truth. Alongside India.Arie, he opened up for her shows with songs from his album, thereby getting more fame. Then eventually in 2006, he released his second independent album Red Clay Chronicles, of which also garnered attention from opening for India.Arie's shows. After touring with Arie, David teamed up with her once again to co-write and produce "There's Hope" for Arie's third studio album
Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship
Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship is the third studio album by American soul/R&B singer India.Arie. It was released in the United States on June 27, 2006 on Motown Records...
. His third 2008 release Acey Duecy
Acey Duecy
Acey Duecy is the third studio album by American R&B singer Anthony David, released on June 24, 2008, by Universal Republic and SoulBird.-Track listing:# "Stop Playin'" — 3:47...
, is a combination of both R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
and soul music
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
. The album, with the release of its first single "Words
Words (Anthony David song)
"Words" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter Anthony David, from his third studio album Acey Duecy. It features fellow contemporary R&B singer-songwriter India.Arie. The song peaked at #53 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, since its release. The song was nominated for a Grammy...
", a duet with Arie, has given the album more attention.
Anthony's fourth album - released February 22, 2011 - is entitled As Above So Below and finds him teaming up with a new production partner - Nashville, Tennessee's Shannon Sanders - in addition to such guest vocalists as upcoming Atlanta songstress Algebra; rapper Phonte from Little Brother; plus cousin Shawn Stockman
Shawn Stockman
Shawn Patrick Stockman is an American R&B singer, best known as a member of the vocal group Boyz II Men. He is also a judge on the television show The Sing-Off, alongside Sara Bareilles and Ben Folds....
of Nineties R&B supergroup Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than albums worldwide. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member Michael McCary...
. The first single from the album, '4Evermore' featuring Algebra and Phonte, became David's first top 20 R&B hit in the US charts where it has peaked at #18.
Discography
| ALBUM | YEAR |
|---|---|
| 3 Chords & the Truth | 2004 |
| The Red Clay Chronicles | 2006 |
| Acey Duecy | 2008 |
| As Above So Below | 2011 |
Singles
- "Something About You" (2007)
- "WordsWords (Anthony David song)"Words" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter Anthony David, from his third studio album Acey Duecy. It features fellow contemporary R&B singer-songwriter India.Arie. The song peaked at #53 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, since its release. The song was nominated for a Grammy...
" (2008) US R&B #53 - "4Evermore" (2011) US R&B #18
Awards and nominations
- Grammy Awards
- 2009, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals: "Words" (Nominated)
- Image Awards
- 2009, Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)
- 2009, Outstanding Duo or Group/Collaboration (Nominated)