Murkage Dave

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Murkage Dave (born David Lewis) is a singer and songwriter from Leytonstone, East London. [1]

Career

Dave started making music while he was at university in Manchester, including 'Hands On Her' which was remixed by Sunship and appeared on a DJ EZ compilation, [2] and ran the weekly Monday Murkage club night. [3] He continued to promote parties and DJ, forming the Murkage Cartel a collective of DJs, musicians, photographers, film makers, designers and bloggers.

When Dave returned to London in 2016, he formed the duo HALFBROTHER with producer and singer SCALLY, [4] and released his debut EP 'D.A.V.E' which featured the SCALLY-produced 'Car Bomb'. 'Car Bomb' was accompanied by a video directed by Marco Grey, and received radio support from Pharrell Williams and Young Fathers. [5] [6] He also collaborated with The Streets frontman Mike Skinner on a club night called TONGA. [7]

Dave's debut album, 'Murkage Dave Changed My Life', was released at the end of 2018. [8] It includes features from Manga Saint Hilare and Jaykae, and production from Skepta and Star Slinger. [9] [10] He toured the album across 2019, including support slots for The Streets, Peace [11] and Tricky, [12] and released a special edition of the album which included features from JGrrey, Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn, Peyton, NARX, Lioness and Lansky Jones & Jeff Donna of the New York rap collective World's Fair. [13] [14] The album was critically praised for its unique sound and vulnerability. "He’s crafted a sparse, introspective vibe that feels distinctly British," wrote Felicity Martin of Dummy Mag. [15] Dave has also collaborated with French rapper Nekfeu and US DJ and producer AC Slater.

At the end of 2019 after his 'Keep Up The Bad Work' tour, Dave collaborated with Manga Saint Hilare for the surprise project 'We Need To Look After Us'. [16] The ten track project promotes self-care and community and features production from Tre Mission, Jon Phonics, Star Slinger, New Machine, Hologram Lo, Loubenski, Moshino Royale, Douvelle and Goldteeth. [17]

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References

  1. ↑ "BIOGRAPHY". Murkage Dave Official Website.
  2. ↑ Bernard, Jesse. "Murkage Dave Interview". Trench.
  3. ↑ Russell, Robbie. "Next Wave 905: Murkage Dave". Clash Magazine.
  4. ↑ O'Connor, Roisin. "New music to listen to this week: HALFBROTHER" . The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18.
  5. ↑ "Gorilla".
  6. ↑ Appouh, Michael. "Murkage Dave Has More Than Something To Say". Nation Of Billions.
  7. ↑ Brydon, Grant. "From Murkage To Mealworms: Mike Skinner reveals some of his favourite things". I-D Magazine.
  8. ↑ "Murkage Dave Gifts Us With His Debut Album 'Murkage Dave Changed My Life'". Complex. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  9. ↑ Martin, Felicity. "Track By Track: Murkage Dave Changed My Life". Dummy Mag.
  10. ↑ Russell, Robbie. "East London Crooner Murkage Dave Isn't Afraid to Get in His Feelings". HighSnobiety.
  11. ↑ Hack, Sophie. "Review: Peace smash two-hour Birmingham homecoming". Counteract.
  12. ↑ "What's On: Tricky". Southbank Centre.
  13. ↑ Hahn, Bryan. "Murkage Dave, Lansky Jones embrace vulnerability on "Keep Up The Bad Work" remix". The Fader.
  14. ↑ Bell, Denzil. "Exclusive Interview: Murkage Dave with Lansky Jones". RWD Mag.
  15. ↑ Martin, Felicity. "Track By Track: Murkage Dave Changed My Life". Dummy Mag.
  16. ↑ "Murkage Dave's Two Latest Tracks Are Essential Listens". Complex. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  17. ↑ Martin, Felicity. "We Need To Look After Us". Dummy Mag.
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