13 Nov Craig David’s debut LP Born To Do It revisited with producer/writer Mark Hill
On August 14 2000, the UK music industry laid witness to an album which would not only find major success at the time, but would also help to shape the future sound of Black British Music as well as Contemporary Pop Music. Craig Ashley David, at the age of 19, released his debut album Born To Do It; a 12 track LP which fully captured the sounds of the then new and thriving Garage scene, as well as providing some mature R&B and soul which created an unforgettable project which many still reference today.
I‘ve only recently discovered this new gem on the scene. Mateo’s live performance album Get To Know Me: Live At The Swing House is a breath of fresh air and a personal unplugged album. It’s the kind of album you play on a weekday evening, eating chocolates and sipping wine... Okay, who does that - but that’s where this album takes me! It’s been a while since I‘ve been so engaged in a ballad-based R&B album.