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.
David was born in Southampton, Hampshire, the son of Tina (née Loftus), a retail assistant at Superdrug, and George David, a carpenter, and grew up in the Holyrood estate. David's father is Afro-Grenadian and David's mother is Anglo-Jewish and related to the founders of the Accurist watch-making company; David's maternal grandfather was an Orthodox Jew and his maternal grandmother a convert to Judaism. David's parents separated when he was eight and he was brought up by his mother. He attended Bellemoor School and Southampton City College.
David was bullied by other students at school. He wrote and released the song "Johnny" in 2005 about his sad memories of being bullied.
David's father played bass in a reggae band called Ebony Rockers. As a teen, David began accompanying his father to local dance clubs, where DJs let him take the microphone.
On 9 September 2020, David signed a global publishing deal with New York-based Round Hill Music. The agreement includes all of David's music catalogue to date, and also includes a futures agreement that will see all of his new music administered by the company.
On 30th December 2020, David was announced on the Queen’s New Year Honours List to receive an MBE in recognition of his services to music. His manager Colin Lester was also awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to the music industry and to charity.
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Craig David Lyrics
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Hyper, hyper, hyper that's what we make ya
Time to mash up the speaker
Craig David, Artful Dodger
Inter selecta
Inter selecta
Inter selecta
Inter selecta
Making moves yeah on the dance floor
Got our groove on dancing yeah real hardcore
From the front to the back that's where I was at
You know, you know the Artful Dodger do it like that
With Craig David all over your
DJ it's all up to you
When the crowd go wild
Tell me watcha gonna do
Re-e-wind when the crowd say bo selecta
Re-e-e-e-e-e-wind when the crowd say bo selecta-ta
Re-e-wind when the crowd say bo selecta
Re-e-e-e-e-e-wind when the crowd say bo, bo, bo
Re-e-wind
When the crowd say bo selecta
Re-e-e-e-e-wind went he crowd say bo selecta-ta
Re-re-e-wind when the crowd say bo selecta
Re-e-e-e-e-e-wind
This goes out to all the DJ's
Eh, yeah
Eh, eh, yeah (yeah)
Eh, eh, yeah (yeah)
Eh, eh, yeah (yeah)
Eh, yeah
Eh (yeah)
Re-wind selecta
Rewind se-lec-ta
Re-wind selecta
Sel-ecta
Re-wind selecta -ta
Re-wind se-lec-ta
Rewind selcta-ta
Sel-ecta
Re-wind
Re-wind selecta
Re-e-wind
Re-wind selecta
Re-wind
Re-wind selecta
Re-e-wind
Re-e-wind-ta
Cool, fine, done, wicked
The lyrics to Craig David's song "Rewind" describe a high-energy dance floor experience, boasting about the power of music and the thrill of dancing. The lines "Hyper, hyper, hyper, that's what we make ya / Time to mash up the singer" set the tone for a wild party where the music is everything, and the crowd's energy is contagious. The chorus, "Re-e-wind when the crowd say bo selecta / Re-e-e-e-e-e-wind when the crowd say bo selecta-ta," is a call to action for the DJ to rewind the track when the crowd demands it, underscoring the power dynamic between the DJ and the audience.
Craig David's role as a performer is also highlighted in the song. When he sings, "With Craig David all over your / DJ it's all up to you / When the crowd go wild / Tell me watcha gonna do," he places himself at the center of the dance floor, urging the DJ to keep the party going when the energy is high. Overall, "Rewind" is a joyful celebration of music's ability to bring people together and create a collective experience of excitement and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Inter selcta
We are the selected individuals who are here to make the crowd go wild.
Hyper, hyper, hyper that's what we make ya
We are here to hype up the audience and create a great atmosphere for dancing.
Time to mash up the speaker
It's time to turn up the volume and really get the party started.
Craig David, Artful Dodger
These are our names as the entertainers who will keep the party going.
Making moves yeah on the dance floor
We are dancing and enjoying ourselves on the dance floor.
Got our groove on dancing yeah real hardcore
We are dancing passionately and with a lot of energy and rhythm.
From the front to the back that's where I was at
We are dancing anywhere and everywhere that we can, from the front to the back of the room.
You know, you know the Artful Dodger do it like that
We have a unique and exciting way of entertaining the crowd.
With Craig David all over your
We are here to entertain and dance with the audience.
DJ it's all up to you
The DJ is responsible for the music and setting the tone for the party.
When the crowd go wild
When the audience is excited and enthusiastic, that's when we know we're doing our job right.
Tell me watcha gonna do
We want the DJ to keep the music going and keep the crowd hyped up.
Re-e-wind when the crowd say bo selecta
We want the DJ to rewind the music and start it over when the audience requests it with their chant of 'bo selecta'.
Re-e-e-e-e-e-wind when the crowd say bo selecta-ta
We really want the DJ to rewind the music when the crowd chants 'bo selecta-ta'.
This goes out to all the DJ's
We are paying homage to all the DJ's who know how to keep the party going and keep the crowd excited.
Re-wind selecta
We want the DJ to rewind the music and start it over again.
Rewind se-lec-ta
We want the DJ to rewind the music and start it over again, emphasizing the syllables of 'se-lec-ta'.
Sel-ecta
We are chanting the word 'selecta' as part of our call to the DJ.
Re-wind selecta -ta
Once again, we want the DJ to rewind the music when we chant 'selecta-ta'.
Re-wind se-lec-ta
We want the DJ to rewind the music and start it over again, with emphasis on the syllables of 'se-lec-ta'.
Re-e-wind
We want the DJ to rewind the music on request from the crowd.
Re-wind selecta
We want the DJ to rewind the music and start it over again when we chant 'selecta'.
Re-wind
We want the DJ to rewind the music and start it over again when we request it.
Re-e-wind-ta
We want the DJ to rewind the music and start it over again, emphasizing the syllables of 'wind-ta'.
Cool, fine, done, wicked
This phrase is used to indicate satisfaction with the music and the party overall.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY BRISCOE, CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID, MARK HILL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Code G.I.R.L
This song is pure nostalgia to me, simple life as a kid, listening to the radio, going on little trips with my fam or mom and being in my own world. 🥺
82youtubeshared
🥹🥹🥹🥹🖤🖤
cantag ious CA
Aww snowflake
Mark Clifton Williams
@82youtubeshared is this the message or the trap? X
82youtubeshared
@Mark Clifton Williams Huh?
TrufflePup
Man I remember being a kid having a sleepover at my mates house at the time. He went to sleep at 9pm, and I was lying on his floor in the dark in a sleeping bag thinking "this is sh*t", so I plugged my crappy little headphones into my tiny Sony walkman with Radio 1 on and heard this absolute banger for the very first time. Mind blowing. Still holds up today. Well done Craig.
Ally A.
This song is a masterpiece. I didn’t even grow up during these times nor am I from the uk, I’m 21 and Jamaican but good music never dies and always finds a way to spread 😂😊
T W
Trust this was big, my secondary school had a whole school assembly the year this came out. 1000 of us in a theatre, and we all went wild.
J A
@T W - Man, mad memories.
Andrew Taylor
Enjoy and keep safe my dear peace be with you always ✌🙏🕊