Urban Vault caught up with East London based recording artist Daniel David to ask him some questions about his latest release FEEL IT, (which featured a recent Cashino Remix) and more…

‘Feel It’ is the most recent single multi-talented, East London recording artist Daniel David. Daniel was an important member of two successful groups, one alongside award-winning Labrinth, and the other KIG whose single ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’ hit top 20 in the UK singles chart. Daniel’s solo career is off to a strong start too – his previous single ‘Me & U’ peaked at #15 on the Music Week urban club chart after eight consecutive weeks of club support. It received the support of radio stations such as Kiss FM’s Majestic, which played the track three weeks in a row.

‘Feel It’ is a gritty club track with edgy vocals and punchy production. Daniel says,

“Writing Feel It got me through a dark time. It’s all about having the courage to believe in life again because of my music”.

Daniel has performed on massive festival stages including Radio 1 Big Weekend in front of 70,000 people. His group KIG won the Urban Music Award for Best Video and were nominated for a MOBO. He continues to build a reputation amongst his peers including Bonkers, Professor Green and Paul Young, not to mention former bandmate Labrinth. Daniel’s eclectic tastes can be heard in his songwriting and he cites his greatest influences as Michael Jackson and Prince. Daniel’s aim is to make the world dance to his music – and we believe he will!

What is your name?

David, Daniel David lol

Where are you from?

London, Hackney born and raised in the playground where I spent most of my days 🙂

How old are you?

30

How long have you been making music?

I remember the 1st song I wrote was with my mum and stepdad when I was like 13. We were all sat around the keyboard lol so since then.

How many songs/albums have you released to date?

Never done an album but had a lot of unconventional single releases which allowed me to tour. All in the year of 2012 stick together, London party chick, cwtches, sick beat.

Can you tell us about your new song/album, the background, and inspirations behind it?

The new single ‘Feel it’ is all about the music getting me through life in general when things were rough. My mums the biggest inspiration for it as she got Dimensia a few years back and I just spiraled out of control but I always knew I had music.

How have you ended up in the music industry?

I don’t think I ended up in it, I think I placed myself in it. I’ve always loved music so naturally, it’s what took over

What do you think of the music industry in 2019?

I mean I always love the music industry no matter what. It is evolving and everyone is able to do more especially in the Uk so u gotta love it

What have you got planned for the rest of 2019?

We are working on 4 singles and an album this year so that’s pretty much every month covered.

What inspires you when you make your music?

Just real life and emotions. U can make great songs out of emotions

Who would you like to collaborate with in the future?

Uk based Dappy, Chip, Not£s, Stefflon Don, Adele, the list could go on for hours…

What’s your favorite track at the moment?

Ella Mai – trip. I swear she’s British, but yea she’s dope

What do you do when your not making music?

Looking after my mum and just working to get better everyday u know

Facebook or Twitter?

Twitter in the morning, Facebook at night

In a few words sum up your thoughts about Urban Vault and what we’re trying to do?

I think it’s a great place for good music to be discovered. You’re doing wicked man 👌🏾

Thank you for your time and may you carry on making dope, fresh music…

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