Anthony David (singer)

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Anthony David
David in 2023
Background information
Birth name	Anthony David Harrington
Born	(1971-12-04) December 4, 1971 (age 53) Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	R&B^[1] progressive soul^[2]
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Brash, Universal, Purpose, E1

Website	anthonydavidsound.com

Anthony David Harrington (born December 4, 1971) is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is best known for his 2006 song "Words," a duet with contemporary R&B singer India.Arie.^[3]

Biography

Anthony David was born in Savannah, Georgia. The Gulf War veteran began writing music while serving as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne and took part in 28 combat missions before moving to Atlanta to pursue a career in music.^[4] In Atlanta, he met R&B singer India.Arie, with whom he began collaborating.^[5] 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.^[6]

In 2004, he released his first independent album Three Chords & The Truth.^{[citation needed]} Then eventually in 2006, he released his second independent album The Red Clay Chronicles.^{[citation needed]} 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.^[3] His third release, 2008's Acey Duecy, is a combination of both R&B and soul music.^{[citation needed]} The album, featured the single "Words," a duet with Arie.^[7]

Anthony's fourth album, released on February 22, 2011, As Above So Below, was co-produced with Shannon Sanders and featured guest vocalists including Atlanta singer Algebra Blesset; rapper Phonte from Little Brother; and cousin Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men.^[8]^[9]^[10] The first single from the album, "4Evermore" featuring Blessett and Phonte became David's first top 20 R&B hit in the US charts where it has peaked at #18.^[11] In 2018, he released Hello Like Before: The Songs of Bill Withers, which pays tribute to the late great Bill Withers. The album was produced by Eddie "Gypsy" Stokes.

Discography

Year	Album
2004	Three Chords & the Truth
2006	The Red Clay Chronicles
2008	Acey Duecy
2011	As Above So Below
2012	Love Out Loud
2016	The Powerful Now
2018	Hello Like Before: The Songs of Bill Withers
2023	Heaven: The Best of Anthony David

Singles

"Something About You" (2006)
"Words" (2006) US R&B #53
"4Evermore" (2011) US R&B #18
"Let Me In" (2011)
"Can't Look Down" (2012)
"Sweet Pain" (2012)
"Beautiful Problems" (2016)
"Need You Now" – with Algebra Blessett (2023)

Awards and nominations

Grammy Award
- 2009, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals: "Words" (Nominated)^[12]
NAACP Image Award
- 2009, Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)^[13]
- 2009, Outstanding Duo or Group/Collaboration (Nominated)^[14]

References

^ Kellman, Andy (n.d.). "Anthony David: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
^ Lindsey, Craig D. (February 25, 2013). "Bilal's New A Love Surreal Was Inspired by Salvador Dali". The Village Voice. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Rolling Mojo: Official website of Anthony David
^ Gabel, Kurt (2015). The Making of a Paratrooper: Airborne Training and Combat in World War II. University Press of Kansas. doi:10.1353/book41982. ISBN 978-0-7006-2176-7.
^ "Home - Anthony David". 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ "Anthony David Dishes on Latest Album & Working with India Arie". Essence. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ "Anthony David". SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews. 2007-05-05. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ "Anthony David: Setting a precedent". Bluesandsoul.com. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
^ Muhammad, Latifah (November 14, 2007). "Anthony David: Georgia Pride". allhiphop.com. AllHipHop, Inc.
^ "Interview: Anthony David". soulculture.com. SoulCulture. January 31, 2007.
^ Bream, Jon; Tribune, Chris Riemenschneider Star (February 2023). "Things to do: Concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ "Anthony David | Artist | GRAMMY.com". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ Butta (2009-01-09). "Good News & New Goodness From Anthony David". SoulBounce. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ Butta (2009-01-09). "Good News & New Goodness From Anthony David". SoulBounce. Retrieved 2023-10-04.

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