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D4vd in 2023
Background information
Birth nameDavid Anthony Burke
Born (2005-03-28) March 28, 2005 (age 19)
Queens, New York City, U.S.
Origin Houston, Texas
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2021–present [2]
Labels

David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as D4vd (pronounced David, stylized in all lowercase), [5] is an American singer and songwriter. He is a content creator for gaming and lifestyle brand 100 Thieves. He is best known for his songs "Romantic Homicide" and "Here with Me", both of which experienced international chart success.

Contents

Early life

Born David Anthony Burke [6] [7] in Queens, New York City, [8] he would later move to Houston, Texas. [9] [2] He was homeschooled after seventh grade. [10]

Career

2021–2022: Early career and rise to prominence

Burke's career in music started when he made montage videos of the video game Fortnite. To avoid receiving copyright strikes, he decided to make his own music. [11] Before his rise to prominence, Burke released his music to SoundCloud, including songs such as "You and I" and "Take Me To the Sun". [1] He released the single "Romantic Homicide" on July 20, 2022, after snippets of it went viral on TikTok. [12] "Romantic Homicide" charted at No. 3 on the Hot Alternative Songs charts. [13] The song's success led to Burke being contacted by Darkroom and Interscope Records, leading to him signing with the label in September 2022. [14] Originally released to SoundCloud before "Romantic Homicide", Burke's next single, "Here with Me" was officially released to streaming services in September 2022. [1] The song entered multiple charts following its use on TikTok, most notably at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and reaching the top ten in Singapore. [15]

2023–2024: Extended plays and new music

Burke's debut extended play, Petals to Thorns , was released through Darkroom/Interscope records on May 26, 2023. [16] On September 8, he released his second EP, The Lost Petals, serving as a continuation to Petals to Thorns. [17]

Burke released two songs, "Leave Her" and "2016", as a double single titled Withering on February 9, 2024. [18] In March, he joined gaming and lifestyle brand 100 Thieves as a content creator. In the same month, Burke released the single "Feel It" for the soundtrack of Amazon Prime Video's television series Invincible. [19]

Influences

In an interview with the Japanese YouTuber Takashii, while Burke was in Japan for Fuji Rock, he stated that anime is "one of [his] biggest influences", specifically citing the "high energy" shonen genre, including Dragon Ball Z, Naruto and My Hero Academia, with its "fluid, fast paced movement", considering the fighting "poetic". [20]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US
[21]
FIN
[22]
LTU
[23]
NOR
[24]
NZ
[25]
Petals to Thorns 10545243727
The Lost Petals
  • Released: September 8, 2023
  • Label: Darkroom, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[27]
US
Alt.

[13]
AUS
[28]
CAN
[29]
IRE
[30]
LTU
[31]
NZ
[32]
SGP
[15]
UK
[33]
WW
[34]
"Run Away" [35] 2021Non-album single
"You and I" [36] 2022Petals to Thorns
"Life's a Dream" [37] Non-album singles
"Bleed Out" [38]
"It's That Time Again" [39]
"Decide" [40]
"More Than Just Friends" [41]
"Dirty Secrets" [42]
"Take Me to the Sun" [43]
"Fly Away" [44]
"Separate" [45]
"Never Again" [46]
"Wasting Your Time" [47]
"Right Now" [48]
"DTN" [49]
"Romantic Homicide"3334032271321182235Petals to Thorns
"Here with Me" [54] 604444454544073434
"Placebo Effect" [55] 2023 [upper-alpha 1] Non-album single
"Worthless" [upper-alpha 2] Petals to Thorns
"Sleep Well" [upper-alpha 3]
"Don't Forget About Me"
"The Bridge" [59] [upper-alpha 4]
"Notes From a Wrist"The Lost Petals
"Call Me Revenge"
(with 21 Savage)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
"Leave Her"2024 [upper-alpha 5] Non-album singles
"My House Is Not a Home" [upper-alpha 6]
"Feel It"94846547
[63]
[upper-alpha 7] 53138 Invincible (Season 2 Soundtrack)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
NZ
Hot

[60]
"This Is How It Feels"
(with Laufey)
202331Petals to Thorns

Tours

Headlining

Supporting

Notes

  1. "Placebo Effect" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 38 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [56]
  2. "Worthless" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [57]
  3. "Sleep Well" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 22 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [58]
  4. "The Bridge" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 35 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [60]
  5. "Leave Her" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 31 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [61]
  6. "My House Is Not a Home" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 14 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [62]
  7. "Feel It" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 12 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [64]

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<i>Petals to Thorns</i> 2023 EP by D4vd

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