
Craig David marks 25 years with Commitment, a smooth, soul-searching album featuring Tiwa Savage and JoJo that proves he's still evolving without losing the voice that made him.
Two and a half decades after Born to Do It changed the face of UK garage and catapulted him into global stardom, Craig David returns with his most personal and mature album to date. Commitment marks the next chapter in a career that’s seen reinvention, resurgence, and now, reflection.
This time, David isn’t chasing radio or trends, however. Commitment is a low-pressure, high-reward collection of songs that pulls from his strengths as a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. There’s a quiet confidence throughout the album, shaped by years of experience, setbacks, comebacks, and the kind of self-awareness that only comes with time. It’s R&B with soul, depth, and purpose, delivered by someone who has lived enough life to understand what really matters.
The album features collaborations with artists like Tiwa Savage, JoJo, and Louisa Johnson, but the spotlight never strays too far from David himself. Lead single “In Your Hands” flips a childhood spiritual into a smooth, meditative anthem while “Wake Up” glides on a groove that feels both fresh and nostalgic. And “Commitment,” his duet with Tiwa Savage, radiates chemistry and emotional weight. Even the poppier moments, like “In It With You” with JoJo or the sun-kissed bounce of “Mr. Right,” carry the throughline of growth, vulnerability, and love in all its complicated forms.
David worked with a tight-knit group of producers including Mike Brainchild, Toddla T, and Tre Jean-Marie, who helped shape the sound into something warm and timeless. It’s the kind of album that doesn’t need to shout to be heard. It’s confident without being cocky, open-hearted without oversharing.
For David, Commitment is more than just an album title, it’s a creative philosophy. A statement of intent. And a reminder that you can evolve without losing sight of what made you special in the first place. Twenty-five years in, he still sounds like a man who was born to do it. Now, he’s doing it better than ever.