Commitment (Craig David album)

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Commitment
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Studio album by
Craig David
Released8 August 2025 (2025-08-08)
Length41:49
Label
Producer
Craig David chronology
22
(2022)		Commitment
(2025)
Singles from Commitment
  1. "In Your Hands"
    Released: 27 September 2024
  2. "SOS"
    Released: 17 January 2025
  3. "Commitment"
    Released: 26 February 2025
  4. "Wake Up"
    Released: 16 April 2025
  5. "In It with You"
    Released: 11 July 2025
  6. "Rain"
    Released: 4 August 2025
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Commitment is the ninth studio album by English singer and songwriter Craig David, released on 8 August 2025, independently released by David, under license to Believe Music UK. [3] [4] [5] It is David's first studio album since 2022's 22 . [6] It was preceded by six singles: "In Your Hands", "SOS", "Commitment" (in collaboration with Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage), "Wake Up", "In It with You" (in collaboration with American singer JoJo), and "Rain".

Contents

Background and release

David announced the album's forthcoming release date, cover art, and tracklisting, on 16 April 2025. [7]

Promotion

Singles

Commitment was preceded by six singles:

Live performances and interviews

In January 2025, it was announced that David would perform as part of Kew the Music 2025 at Kew Gardens on 8 July 2025. [22] [23] A month later, in February 2025, it was announced David would perform in concert at Kent Castle on 6 July 2025. [24] In February 2025, David embarked on a tour across the United Kingdom; [25] [26] on the tour he performed singles "In Your Hands", "SOS" and a solo version of "Commitment", alongside previous hits. [27] [28] [29]

David appeared on the 16 April 2025 episode of This Morning to discuss his visit to his childhood home, and spoke about his career. [30] In June 2025, David headlined the Southampton Summer Sessions, alongside TS5. [31] The next month, he appeared in an interview with GRM Daily , speaking about his career, legacy, and new music. [32]

Commercial performance

On 11 August 2025, the Official Charts Company (OCC) ranked Commitment seventh on its UK Midweek Albums Chart. [33] At the end of the week, it debuted at number ten on the UK Albums Chart, becoming David's seventh top ten entry. [34] The album also was David's second chart topper on the UK Album Downloads Chart and reached two on the UK Independent Singles Chart, number three on the UK Physical Albums Chart, number 14 on the UK Vinyl Albums Chart. [35] In Scotland, Commitment opened at number 72 on the Scottish Albums Chart, making it his lowest-charting album yet. [36]

Track listing

Commitment track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Wake Up"
  • Craig David
  • Mike Brainchild
  • Lemar Mahone
  • Craig Simpkins
  • Keith Mayberry
Mike Brainchild2:53
2."In It with You" (featuring JoJo)
  • David
  • Brainchild
  • Negin Djafari
Brainchild3:12
3."Commitment" (featuring Tiwa Savage)
Brainchild3:11
4."Leave the Light On" (featuring Louisa Johnson)
 Toddla T 3:18
5."Mr Right"
3:47
6."SOS"
Jean-Marie3:30
7."Dominoes"
Brainchild3:04
8."Your Way"
Brainchild2:58
9."In Your Hands"
  • David
  • Michael Engmann
Brainchild3:17
10."Last Chance with You"
Brainchild3:02
11."Rain"
Jean-Marie3:34
12."Perfect Love"
  • David
  • Jermaine Scott
  • Brainchild
Brainchild3:27
13."So Special"
Brainchild2:36
Total length:41:49
Extended Vibes Edition [37]
No.TitleLength
14."Commitment" (remix; with Tiwa Savage featuring Kranium)3:57
15."Commitment" (remix; with Tiwa Savage featuring Mary Ann Alexander)3:57
16."Commitment" (garage remix; with Tiwa Savage featuring Zed Bias and Patrick Nazemi)4:08
17."Commitment" (reggae remix; with Tiwa Savage featuring Kranium)3:48
18."Rain" (tropical house remix)3:08
19."Rain" (radio edit)3:25
20."Rain" (sped up)3:00
Total length:67:12

Notes

Charts

Chart performance for Commitment
Chart (2025)Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC) [36] 71
UK Albums (OCC) [34] 10
UK Independent Albums (OCC) [35] 2

Release history

Release history for Commitment
VersionRegionDateFormat(s)LabelRef.
StandardVarious8 August 2025Craig David, Believe UK [38]
Extended Vibes11 August 2025Digital download, streaming [39]

References

  1. ↑ Devlin, Ben (11 August 2025). "Craig David – Commitment". MusicOMH. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  2. ↑ Crowley, Taryn (4 August 2025). "Craig David - Commitment" . Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (16 April 2025). "Craig David Announces New Album 'Commitment,' Sets Release Date". Rated R&B. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  4. ↑ Curran, Shaun (1 August 2025). "Craig David: 'I was closed off in relationships - but it wasn't serving me well'". I News. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "My new album 'Commitment' will be out on August 8th This album has been an incredible journey & full of magical experiences from beginning to end ✨I can't wait for you to hear it. You can pre-order now via the link in my bio". 16 April 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025– via Instagram.
  6. ↑ Murray, Robin (16 April 2025). "Craig David Announces New Album 'Commitment'". Clash. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  7. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (16 April 2025). "Craig David Announces New Album 'Commitment,' Sets Release Date". Rated R&B. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  8. ↑ Archibald-Powell, Naimah (27 September 2025). "Craig David flips a Primary School classic on new drop "In Your Hands"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  9. ↑ Abraham, Mya (27 September 2025). "Premiere: Craig David Journeys Through Time With Younger Self For "In Your Hands" Video". Vibe. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "Craig David - In Your Hands (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "Craig David - SOS (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  12. ↑ Forrest, Jo (17 January 2025). "Craig David releases brand new single 'SOS' and video". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  13. ↑ "Craig David - SOS". Official Charts. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "Craig David & Tiwa Savage - Commitment". YouTube. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  15. ↑ "Craig David - Commitment". Official Charts. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  16. ↑ Stickler, Jon (16 April 2025). "Craig David Announces Ninth Studio Album 'Commitment' With New Single Wake Up". Stereoboard. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  17. ↑ "Craig David - Wake Up (Official Visualiser)". YouTube. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  18. ↑ "Craig David & JoJo – In It With You". YouTube. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  19. ↑ "Craig David Is Brokenhearted In The 'Rain'". SoulBounce. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  20. ↑ "Craig David - Rain". YouTube. 4 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  21. ↑ "This was the very first song I recorded for 'Commitment". YouTube. 3 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  22. ↑ Gotto, Connor (22 January 2025). "Craig David completes 2025 Kew The Music line-up". Retro Pop Magazine. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  23. ↑ "Live Review: Craig David – 8th July 2025 – Kew The Music, Kew Gardens, London, UK". Renowned for Sound. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  24. ↑ Honey, Sam (21 February 2025). "Rochester Castle Live: Craig David to perform at Kent castle this summer". Kent Live. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  25. ↑ Megrath, Christopher (11 July 2025). "Craig David bringing his TS5 show to Liverpool on UK tour". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  26. ↑ Atkins, Duncan (21 July 2025). "PICTURES SPECIAL: Craig David brings TS5 show to 'wet and wild' Scarborough Open Air Theatre". The Scarborough News. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  27. ↑ Farrell, Steve (16 February 2025). "Craig David showed his 'Commitment' in Manchester". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  28. ↑ "Craig David - O2 Arena London - 20 February 2025". Setlist FM. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  29. ↑ Benhamouche, Leonie (17 February 2025). "Craig David at The O2 setlist, support act, stage times and tickets". MyLondon. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  30. ↑ "Craig David's Emotional Return to His Childhood Home". YouTube. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  31. ↑ Groszewski, Sarah (22 June 2025). "Review: Craig David TS5 – TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions, Guildhall Square". In Common. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  32. ↑ "CRAIG DAVID: Talks Council Estate Upbringing, Born To Do It Legacy & New Album". YouTube. 16 July 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  33. ↑ "Official Albums Chart Update 11 August 2025 - 17 August 2025". Official Charts. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  34. 1 2 "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  35. 1 2 "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  36. 1 2 "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  37. ↑ "Extended Vibes Edition Download" . Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  38. ↑ "Craig David - Commitment - Album". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  39. ↑ "Craig David confirms release of extended edition of his latest album". Rayo. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
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