Anthony David | |
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 David in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anthony David Harrington |
| Born | December 4, 1971 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Brash, Universal, Purpose, E1 |
| Website | anthonydavidsound |
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]
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.
| 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 |
