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At just 21 years old, Dave has established himself as one of Britain's most exciting talents, and as an award-winning lyricist / producer and a newly established actor, he shows no sign of slowing down.
2019 has seen Dave release his debut album 'Psychodrama', which reached the No.1 spot in the official UK charts, first week. At the time of release, the album was the most streamed debut album in British history, and has since gone on to sell over 130,000 copies in just six months.
The album also received much critical acclaim, with Dave winning the GQ
Breakthrough Music Act Award 2019 and the prestigious 2019 Mercury
Award, as one of the youngest winners in Mercury Award history.
'Psychodrama' is also the first nominated album in seven years to have
already sold over 100,000 copies prior to winning the award.
Dave's meteoric rise has indeed been characterised by a series of boundary-breaking moments; from Drake remixing early single 'Wanna Know' in 2016, to becoming the youngest recipient of an Ivor Novello Award for the 7-minute politically charged 'Question Time.' Last year his street anthem 'Funky Friday' debuted at No.1, the only British artist to do so in 2018, while his 2019 Glastonbury set became one of the most-talked about moments of the festival.
In 2019, Dave embarked on the sold-out 'Psychodrama' UK Tour, selling over 40,000 tickets and playing two Brixton Academy shows, which were met with a slew of outstanding reviews. He also made his acting debut, joining the cast of the much-anticipated cult Netflix series 'Top Boy' as Modie, rival to the series' protagonist Sully. Dave also featured on the accompanying album inspired by the series and curated by Drake, with his track 'Professor X' becoming the stand-out single.
By continuing to boldly defy convention and refusing to compromise, Dave is constantly redefining the model of success within contemporary British culture, and while the success of 'Psychodrama' has firmly underlined this, it is just the beginning. Following his sold-out European album tour, Dave is currently embarking on a sold-out US/CAN tour.
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14 Jan, 2020
Brit Awards 2020: The Nominations
The nominees for the 40th Brit Awards have been announced, and they include many artists from the Primary Talent International roster. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at London's O2 on 18th February, which will be broadcast live on ITV.
BEST GROUP
...D-Block Europe
MALE SOLO ARTIST
...Dave
...StormzyBEST NEW ARTIST
...Aitch
...DaveSONG OF THE YEAR
...Dave (ft. Burna Boy): 'Location'
...Stormzy: 'Vossi Bop'INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
...Lana Del Rey
MASTERCARD ALBUM OF THE YEAR
...Stormzy: 'Heavy Is The Head'
...Dave: 'Psychodrama'
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13 Dec, 2019
Gigwise: 'Best Tracks Of 2019'
Gigwise's list of 'Best Tracks of 2019' features:
...#01 Dave: 'Black'
...#03 Lana Del Rey: 'Hope Is A Dangerous Thing...'
...#04 Just Mustard: 'Frank'
...#07 Talk Show: 'Fast and Loud'
...#09 Blaenavon: 'I Want You'
...#12 Spector: 'I Won't Wait'www.gigwise.com/features/3367524/gigwise-101-best-tracks-of-2019-part-five
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19 Nov, 2019
Dork: 'Albums Of The Year 2019'
Dork's list of their 'Albums of the Year 2019' includes many Primary Talent International artists.
#2: Marika Hackman 'Any Human Friend'
#7: Blaenavon 'Everything That Makes You Happy'
#9: Lana Del Rey 'Norman Fucking Rockwell'
#12: The Japanese House 'Good At Falling'
#13: Dave 'Psychodrama'
#18: Sundara Karma 'Ulfilas Alphabet'
#25: Self Esteem 'Compliments Please'
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13 Sep, 2019
Shortlist For Q Awards 2019 Announced!
Q Magazine have announced their shortlist of nominations for this year's Q Awards, which features a whole host of Primary Talent International artists across all categories.
The winners will be announced at an event at London's Roundhouse on Wednesday 16th October.Primary Talent nominees are as follows:
Q BEST BREAKTHROUGH ACT
...Self Esteem
...Pale WavesQ BEST TRACK
...The 1975: 'People'
...Stormzy: 'Vossi Bop'Q BEST ALBUM
...The 1975: 'A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships'
...Lana Del Rey: 'Norman Fucking Rockwell'
...Dave: 'Psychodrama'Q BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE
...The 1975: Reading Festival
...Stormzy: Glastonbury Festival
...The Streets: Brixton AcademyQ BEST SOLO ARTIST
...Stormzy
...Loyle Carner
...Dave
...Kate Tempest
...KanoQ BEST ACT IN THE WORLD TODAY
...Stormzy
...The 1975
...Lana Del ReyVote Now! From the link below.
www.qthemusic.com/articles/shortlist-for-the-q-awards-2019-announced
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04 Sep, 2019
Dave: 'Best Breakthrough' At GQ Awards
Dave has won the 'Best Breakthrough Artist' prize at last night's GQ Awards.
www.gq-magazine.co.uk/men-of-the-year/article/dave-gq-awards-speech-2019
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28 Aug, 2019
Dave: Full Set From Reading & Leeds
Dave's full set from Reading & Leeds festivals, is available to stream on the BBC iPlayer, from the link below.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07k95l3
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28 Aug, 2019
Dave: 'Hangman' At Reading & Leeds
Hangman performed 'Hangman' at last weekend's Reading & Leeds festivals.
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24 Aug, 2019
Saturday 24th August: Reading & Leeds Festivals
The second day of the Reading and Leeds festivals, will feature The 1975 headlining in Leeds, and many other Primary Talent International artists at both sites.
Reading Festival: Saturday
...Counterfeit
...Bad Nerves
...Sports Team
...The Japanese House
...Sons of Raphael
...D-Block Europe
...Bexey
...Aitch
...Belako
...Alfie TemplemanLeeds Festival: Saturday
...The 1975
...The Wombats
...You Me At Six
...Twin Atlantic
...Kawala
...Dave
...Fredo
...Circa Waves
...Pale Waves
...The Night Café
...BLOXX
...Bowling For Soup
...Puppy
...Patent Pending
...Ten Tonnes
...No Rome
...Zuzu
...DigDat
...Tiffany Calver
...Deno
...Just Banco
...Swimming Girls
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22 Aug, 2019
Friday 23rd August: Reading & Leeds Festivals
The Reading and Leeds Festival weekend begins on Friday, with The 1975 headlining the main stage at Reading and featuring a whole host of Primary Talent International artists, across all stages at both events.
Reading Festival: Friday
...The 1975
...The Wombats
...You Me At Six
...Twin Atlantic
...Kawala
...Dave
...Fredo
...Circa Waves
...Pale Waves
...The Night Café
...BLOXX
...Bowling For Soup
...Puppy
...Patent Pending
...Ten Tonnes
...No Rome
...Zuzu
...DigDat
...Tiffany Calver
...Deno
...Just Banco
...Swimming GirlsLeeds Festival: Friday
...Mayday Parade
...Sundara Karma
...CHILDCARE
...Everyone You Know
...nothing,nowhere.
...Anteros
...Æ MAK
...Vistas
...Big Heath
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31 Jul, 2019
AIM Independent Music Awards 2019
The AIM Independent Music Awards will take place in London on 3rd September, and a couple of Primary Talent International artists are nominated.
Best Independent Album
...Dave - 'Psychodrama'
Best Independent Track
...Dave - 'Funky Friday' (feat. Fredo)
International Breakthrough
...Nilüfer YanyaVote for 'Best Live Act' until 8pm tonight, from the link below.
www.independentmusic.typeform.com/to/WTHlCO
