Anthony David (singer)

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Background information
Birth nameAnthony David Harrington
Born (1971-12-04) December 4, 1971 (age 52)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2004–present
LabelsBrash, 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]

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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

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

Singles

Awards and nominations

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