Everyone knows the music, but not many know the journey it really took to create all of those global hits. So many lessons from this journey, with all of its twists and turns, can be applied to our own. What a true honour, thank you brother 🙏🏽.... Hit like and subscribe for a new episode every Monday and Thursday 🙌🏽
As a fellow Taurean, I truly resonate with all of this - especially the "fat kid" description. So glad Craig found his true calling and now fully understands his assignment here. I attended a TS5 set and it was great to see Craig in his element again. We all hate wearing our heart on our sleeve but the vulnerability helps us to realise what we need to work on and how can rise up again while helping others 🙂
You should be aware that someone that us claiming to be you is giving out a WhatsApp no wanting to 'talk' about NFT'S & BTC.....he is on the claiming to be diary of a CEÒ (just thought you should be aware) love your podcast xxx
It’s my pleasure Steven. I’m so glad we got to do this together. Felt like both of our journey’s were so divinely destined to meet at this point to connect and share. Love you bro.❤💫✨
Craig David is my favourite musician and "Born to do it" is my favourite album that I have listened to at least once a week since I was a 12 year old girl in 2000. I smiled the whole way through this interview for seeing what a nice guy he is. Thanks, Steven, for letting us get to know him in a way we haven't had the chance to before, and for your amazing interview style and podcast. So grateful for this podcast.
Same here! Except i listen to some songs almosy everyday. I even have one of them as my phone ringtone 😄 Born to do it is a classic. One of the best R&B albums of all time. The instrumentals, some of the lyrics and flow are unmatched.
Craig has such a refreshing innocence, positivity and lack of bitterness. Good for him. Steven is also great at active listening and appreciating people’s stories, even though I wonder if he might not have as much in common with Craig as some of his other guests
I saw Craig's TS5 show at Ibiza Rocks in 2016 with my best mates. I've been a pro guitarist for over 20 years, heavily into prog rock and have traveled the world watching live music. Without a doubt though, Craig's performance was the most ENJOYABLE live music experience I've ever witnessed. It was incredible seeing one man DJing, MCing, improvising on the fly, and mixing songs in the charts with his own stuff, and hyping the crowd - simultaneously. Great interview, thanks for sharing. I hope Craig reads this comment one day. Legend!
This is by FAAARRRR one of the best interviews that I have ever seen!!! The interviewer was so great by asking the right questions and allowing the interviewee to speak without interruptions. Craig is so charismatic and gifted. His new album is amazing, also.
Ah I love this. Almost twenty years ago my daughter was working as a model, and as part of her job she was frequently paid to attend showbiz parties. She was a very young single parent at the time, but also had a boyfriend, who was not her child's dad. These factors obviously weren't evident to people whilst she was at work. She met Craig, who liked her, and began phoning her to ask her on dates. Out of respect for her boyfriend she said no. She later married the boyfriend and changed her career to a public service career. The marriage lasted ten years and produced another child, but then it sadly ended. I often joke with her about Craig David. When I see him on TV I say 'ah there he is, my son in law'..... 'the one that one that should have been'. In all seriousness though, I think remaining single for both Craig and Steven has been crucial to their successes. A lot of young people (me included, and then later my kids) don't realise that you don't have to follow convention, you don't have to get married and have children and get a house and all of that stuff. You can choose just to be you - and that is more than enough.
@MAIN if the boyfriend is not the father of the child and she had no expectation or desire for him to step into the those shoes (which she did not, why should anyone expect anyone to ever do that for them and their child?), then you are still a single parent.
OK this interview needs a part 2. We need to talk about how Craig has had an impact on the scene, how he mixed the singing and rapping wayyyy before Drake and how he’s avoided catching a few baby mama’s along the way 😉 All ❤️
You can't catch a baby mama like it's a cold, u have to have unprotected sex irresponsibly and make a girl pregnant, who then has to raise a baby. what a backwards way of viewing it. Whaaat 😂
I am so blown away by this that im definitely going to change my life. The inspiration levels i just got from this is so huge. I suffered from mental health and it felt like my life was over but watching this has given me the biggest BOOst. God bless yall.
I was worried listening to this was gonna ruin my childhood but i've been pleasantly surprised! Craig David is actually such a down to earth brilliant guy in real life. Love it 😁
I love how passionately Craig’s talks about his music back in the days. 2001 garage vibes was such a new sound and I know exactly the vibe he was talking about. Re-wind and fill me in were anthems 🏆 Love how Steven can interview Karen Brady last week and Craig David today. Both completely different stories but both interesting, powerful and inspiring. 👏👏
Never thought I'd say that, but I'm so inspired by Craig's story. Love seeing all these different interviews and being reminded how we all deal with the same issues of unmet expectations, mental health challenges and everything else in between.
Im so glad that I was a similar age to Craig David and Jay Sean growing up, they set a great example of how a man should be. Legends in the game and genuine good people.
God I love Craig David, I drove my mum bonkers as a teenager playing Born To Do It on repeat in my bedroom, iconic album, still sounds just as good now, great guy; thanks for interviewing him Steven ❤️❤️
I'm a producer and musician from Wolverhampton and I just wanted to say thank you for this interview!! Hearing Craig's excitement about his story and parts of his come up gave me a bit more fuel in the tank to follow my passion and my nerdiness and Love for this difficult industry. I can't lie it's one of my dreams to be featured on this podcast in the future telling people my story in the same way. All the things I've picked up from watching the massive range of interviews you've conducted have really given me a load of gems to take into my life and career. I'm grateful for what you do! Even more importantly I appreciate that you feature a lot of UK people and it's great that they talk about experiences specifially being here in the UK because I've listened and absorbed a lot of US and other countries and their content but the UK is still a HUGE untapped gem for talent and amazing stories and I'm excited to be a part of such a fruitful story and make certain changes to shine a light on the gems that shine across the UK. Thank you!!
Craig David's honesty and vulnerability is what the world needs the most at the moment. Another wise thing he says, it's sometimes doing nothing is the best thing. Working without having time to rest or meditate about what the next moves towards personal goals should be, it ends up leading to failure and depression. Recently this has been a valuable lesson to me.
Honestly the best podcast I've ever come across. I'm the same age group as Craig so I lived this story. The greatest artist to come out of my era. He had everything. My late teens and 20s was electric. The music the clubs the women and the holidays. What an experience.
As a recent discoverer of your channel and a long time fan of Craig this was special. The vulnerability and openness was just what the worlds needs more of and my respect for you both is beyond words. Keep doing what you’re doing it has a immeasurable impact 👏
Craig has been an inspiration for me since 2001. I’ve fallen in love with a girl in 2000-2001 that is still someway in my heart - while listening to seven days in rendezvous with and without her. I can still remember the first time I heard seven days on the radio. That night, I stood up all night in order to record the song whenever it would be playing. When I heard that Craig had been through kind of a period of loneliness after his heartbreak, trying to protect himself from being hurt again, I couldn’t believe that this guy had been living the same thing that I had during the last years. We are all the same as you said and for you Craig to be honest about your journey, while trying to stick with what your grandmother and mother taught you is such an example for me. I am more and more myself again at 37 years old of age, going back to who I’ve always been deep inside my soul. It might take time but the journey as you said, gives all its meaning with the hindsight. Whatever we go through, God is still in control for our good (Romans 8 verse 28). We can be Re-born to do it. Love you Craig
i am not a huge podcast person but I have to admit that this is becoming addictive...I watched a few of the episodes and this one is by far the best, Craig is really open and human and that really resonates with me. I was a young kid experimenting with music and turntables and now, no longer a kid, I am still enjoying that but for a smaller audience (just me or my closest family). Knowing the journey Craig was in makes me feel more connected to him and for sure my daughters will have his records in their music collection. That is not because of what he went through but because he is a human with an unbelievable vibe and voice.
So weird to hear Craig talk about my home town and people I know from back in the day. I'm so pleased to hear the pride he has for his father and Ebony Rockers. His home wasn't as bad as it seems, the atmosphere round there was great. Everyone knew everyone else and looked out for them.
Been a fan of his from day one ..I'm now 34 Craig david is a genius and has an amazing voice from his slow ballads to his high tempo tunes hes a legend of the game
I'm single myself, but I really feel Craig David is well over due in finding his one life partner now. He's grown so much as a person in recent years. Kinder and more self aware. ❤️
That was such a brilliant conversation. The nostalgia was real when he was talking about his early days. In fact, I had to pause the video because I couldn’t wait any longer to re listen to Born to Do it (Rendezvous and Walking Away are just heaven!!) But beyond that, I just feel genuine care about his well-being and his happiness! His excitement at this new phase in his life is contagious and it made me smile ear to ear. I feel so proud of him and I think many of us feel an affinity with him because his personality and especially humility are so endearing!
So much respect for Graig David and his keeping his feet on the ground...even through depression...such talent...God bless him, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ...Amen.
What an incredible guest! His body of work spans 4 decades & shows his tenacity & resilience as much as his immense creativity & talent. Bravo to you both! ☀️🥳🎶💫
I’ve always loved Craig, from the first time I heard him speak on the Radio when He first was breaking out he sounded like no one else so enlightened, so ready, so fresh and humble and is still all these things 🙏🏼 I think the key to life is loving yourself and believing in yourself no matter what ♥️💎🙏🏼
Wow thank you again another amazing interview. This man as he kept saying he knew his heart was open. He let us look inside his soul after being able to see the talent that he had and still has. I just love your interviews. I just love that you listen and give them the permission to let go amazing.
Loved Craig since day 1 and have passed the love to my 9yr old daughter. Took her to see him at the o2 on Saturday, it's now Tuesday and I'm still buzzing about it! Brilliant man, brilliant music, so much love for him. What an interview as well.
Yes, I went to see Craig on Saturday at the 02 also, it was a phenomenal show! I'm still buzzing too! Been a big fan since his first album and so are my children. It's amazing how his music appeals to all ages. It was one of the best experiences in my life.
Wow wow omg wow wow speechless thank you Steven honest to god if you grew up listening to Craig David you thought he was superman but hear him talk eye opener.
Another incredible guest! I bought 'Born To Do It' 22 years ago and it's still one of my favourite albums of all time. I actually had to pause the interview, listen to 7 days and then come back and finish watching!!. Thank You both. Looking forward to June 24th!!
I agree we need a part 2 for this interview ! There were so many topics not discussed. As much as I appreciate the vulnerability in doing this kind of interview I feel Craig was still holding back a lot and would have more to say over the course of a few chats
Wow. Just listened to this interview. Being a fan of Craig David in early 2000 and getting back to listen to his music in 2022, I have found that behind music and voice there is a beautiful soul. I really appreciate his openness in this interview and i learned so much about craig as a person, some of stories gave me insights. Last part is very emotional . THANK YOU
Great talk, so genuine and honest. Saw Craig last weekend in Birmingham, THE… BEST… SHOW! He sounds amazing live and so,so humble! Just want to hug him 🙂🙂 Thanks, Steven for inviting him! 🙌🏼👏🏼
All I know is when I was 11 years old, I was in love with Craig David. From songs like “Fill me in” , 7day and “Walking away”. I also remember being excited when I saw his house on MTV cribs. Especially, when he played Garnett Silk song. 😔😮💨 Memories. When life was so simple and easy for me🥹.
What a beautiful soul. I appreciate Craig's candid reflection on his life experience and the wisdom he can share. Steven, your self-awareness, emotional intelligence and curiosity are a gift, you allow guests to feel at ease and safe enough to express themselves.
I’m almost 42 years old, and Craig David will always remain one of my all time favourites, for him as a person, as much as a performer ❤❤❤🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️🙏🙏🙏
Can tell that Steven is really tuned into and listening to Craig because he's said much less than he ever does in an interview. My favourite interview yet. Craig is such a gorgeous Soul. x
This was a heartwarming interview, so many take aways. I honestly am so glad I bumped into this channel, it’s got me on the internet more than I like but the content is just bomb!
Really enjoyed this, when I discovered Craig David I was stationed in the Air Force in Europe. I played Get Through This very loudly! Which definitely helped a young single Airman face the day.
1:06:40 'Intuition is very quiet. It creeps up. It’s not nagging. You hear it, but you say _‘I don’t want to hear it; it’s still so aesthetically pleasing over here...’_ - Craig David
Steven there are these moments in life when you know this was placed in your hand at the right moment. This was one of those moments. I’ve been watching your channel for a while now, before Dragons Den, but I can honestly say that you and your team are dishing up platters of life changing edibles. Fantastic content.
I’m so pleased Craig understood how major that moment was for him when he came back and did the 1Xtra show with MistaJam & Big Narstie - when he started talking about it I got goosebumps, because that’s how we all felt witnessing it 🙌🏻 He’s not looked back since. Legend. X
@1:18:25 But I suggest watching the whole episode, quality content! And for the BBC1 extra set link here: ua-cam.com/video/uPdPpetOSJ8/v-deo.html (@ 43 : 45)
Really enjoyed this conversation. God I remember when Craig David burst on the seen taking me back to my twenties. He truly has evolved into a beautiful soul.
I am in tears Steven. I wasn't expecting that, it unearthed what I am suppressing right now. My daughter is into music and taught me a lot, however I wish I know how she doing in life and music. Thank you Steven, well done and much appreciated for your podcast.
I listened to the Born to Do It album all the time when I was younger. I remember when I was having a Satellite dish installed for TV back then, and I decided to play some music while I was waiting (trying to pick something that would not be annoying to the installer) and I chose to play Craig David. The man installing the dish told me he knew of Craig because he was from Southampton and he was a local in his area. I could have chosen any artist, but if I chose a different one I would not have known that. Anyway, it's nice to see Craig again and hear stories from his life I never knew. It's fun learning about the person.
I’ve loved Craig since I was 12 years old now I’m 33! 2 legends! I admire you both so this podcast is defo one of the best for me! Such pure honest guys! Love it
I grew up with Craig David’s music and it was def unique for its time. This was a great interview. You def learn when you leave each relationship . You have to go through heartbreak a couple times to finally open up your heart ❤
Yea, Walking Away was such a great, beautiful song all around...it was a well deserved recognition by Stevie Wonder and others. There are 2 artists that I can listen to anything they pretty much make, even if they make ok songs, and that's Craig David & Jay Sean. I truly hope Craig always comes back to creating music, he is truly gifted and makes good, clean music.
Rewind when the crowd said bo selectaaaaaa!!! The soundtrack to secondary school! I've never watched a interview with him, really enjoyed listening to his journey.
I'm a huge Craig David fan, I have most of his CDs, I recently brought the new CD I can't wait to listen to it. I would love to meet Craig one day, I just love his smile, he is so handsome, and that accent 😍.
These are two good dudes rubbing minds together, educating and inspiring us all. Thank you so much Steven. Got to discover you a month ago from Dragons Dens, but I can’t get enough of you since then my Naija brother.
Sort of has changed my life. I dont know why since it isnt that deep, but i’ve sensed something in me has changed for the better. Thanks so much for this podcast!
Maybe I've never been good to talk about him , but I believe that all my words will never be enough to prove how much love I've felt for years. I also wrote a song for him simply entitled "June" some years ago (the month I saw his live show for the first time) as I wanted to summarize how much his music has impacted in my life and to thank him for the music dream he has never stopped being for me. After him I wasn't able (or I didn't want) to feel so many emotions together for any other singer or musician I've known or heard in my life. It all has happened just once for him. I was so young and after many years I still have a lump in my throat as I think about it. It's an unconditional love I've been living silently and at a distance, but Living for music everyday is the only means that makes me feel a little less far from him. I wish him the best ❤️
Watched this off the back of going to see Craig David at the BIC in Bournemouth the other night. Every song took me back so much. Such an incredible show and performance and my man's not lost a step on stage 👌. So interested to hear the back story. My favourite thing was the constant reminder that when you're in the right place, doing the right things, the universe becomes totally in sync for you and feels right! Found this myself. Loved hearing this. Keep going my man 👌👍🙏
Absolutely loved this. one of my all time fave artists, the most incredible songwriter, singer, vibe etc. and such a lovely humble guy. Steven - so good. Thanks both of you for such a super open talk, it was lovely to hear all about Craig’s journey thus far.
I love all what you release on diary of a CEO. But this episode was absolutely off the scales! The vulnerability of Craig and how he navigated through the difficult years and how he came out of the other side with positivity and the same drive he had back in his early years. Thank you for sharing this beautiful episode! ❤️
My first ever pod cast I’ve watched and listened too…. This was brilliant , as a life long follower of CD to hear this raw and open interview was unreal. Steven your great at bringing out the real person by just being real and listening … I’m subscribing , love love loved it
Loved this interview 💛. Listened to Craig David growing up. Seems like such a genuine guy who isn’t afraid to be vulnerable! More men need to be fearless in opening up and talking about their emotions. Good luck to him! Great interview!
An absolute pleasure to watch this I’ve been a Craig David fan since day 1 I remember listening to Rise & Fall in the south of France on holiday as a young kid just after my heart got broken Can relate to Craig on so many levels with the family stuff also and buzzin to hear this 22 album drop Well Mr Bartlett on yet another awesome interview 👍
Amazing for me to hear him talk about Human Nature being the first record that he bought, shortly after he spoke about the legacy his dad left. Well, Born to Do It was the first album I ever bought, in a tesco on cd, because I loved his song on the radio "walking away". This album is what got me into music and art. I listened to it hundreds and hundreds of times on repeat on my cd stereo player while playing Nintendo 64 games on my old crt television. These are memories you cherish for life, and this man started it all for me. Thank you!
So proud of you Craig David. You are a National, Global treasure. This is making me want to go back to my roots,music,streatham common,streatham rookery...
Craig is always so honest & pure with words coming from the soul. It’s so great to hear these topics being discussed openly &, of course, there is always room for plenty of Willy Wonka analogies 👌🏼
I’ve never read that much comments. Each comment is full of nostalgia and love. I see my peers here who are the same age group as me 36-37 😅. Craig, if you’re reading this, please know that, probably, I’m the only girl in 2000’s who was listening to your Born to do it album for 2 years straight without pause. Though I didn’t know English well, still sang and knew by heart every word of your songs 🎉
Everyone knows the music, but not many know the journey it really took to create all of those global hits. So many lessons from this journey, with all of its twists and turns, can be applied to our own. What a true honour, thank you brother 🙏🏽.... Hit like and subscribe for a new episode every Monday and Thursday 🙌🏽
As a fellow Taurean, I truly resonate with all of this - especially the "fat kid" description. So glad Craig found his true calling and now fully understands his assignment here. I attended a TS5 set and it was great to see Craig in his element again. We all hate wearing our heart on our sleeve but the vulnerability helps us to realise what we need to work on and how can rise up again while helping others 🙂
You should be aware that someone that us claiming to be you is giving out a WhatsApp no wanting to 'talk' about NFT'S & BTC.....he is on the claiming to be diary of a CEÒ (just thought you should be aware) love your podcast xxx
Thank you for this video😊Love CD and his Born to do it album is one of the best out here! Can you do one on Ryan Leslie?
It’s my pleasure Steven. I’m so glad we got to do this together. Felt like both of our journey’s were so divinely destined to meet at this point to connect and share. Love you bro.❤💫✨
@@craigdavid😱😱😱😱 Omg is this REALLY YOU!!!!
Craig David is my favourite musician and "Born to do it" is my favourite album that I have listened to at least once a week since I was a 12 year old girl in 2000. I smiled the whole way through this interview for seeing what a nice guy he is. Thanks, Steven, for letting us get to know him in a way we haven't had the chance to before, and for your amazing interview style and podcast. So grateful for this podcast.
Same here! Except i listen to some songs almosy everyday. I even have one of them as my phone ringtone 😄
Born to do it is a classic. One of the best R&B albums of all time. The instrumentals, some of the lyrics and flow are unmatched.
He’s fire I remember being like 5 and vibing out to his music even tho I didn’t fully understand haha😂
Craig has such a refreshing innocence, positivity and lack of bitterness. Good for him. Steven is also great at active listening and appreciating people’s stories, even though I wonder if he might not have as much in common with Craig as some of his other guests
I saw Craig's TS5 show at Ibiza Rocks in 2016 with my best mates. I've been a pro guitarist for over 20 years, heavily into prog rock and have traveled the world watching live music. Without a doubt though, Craig's performance was the most ENJOYABLE live music experience I've ever witnessed. It was incredible seeing one man DJing, MCing, improvising on the fly, and mixing songs in the charts with his own stuff, and hyping the crowd - simultaneously. Great interview, thanks for sharing. I hope Craig reads this comment one day. Legend!
Was he mixing live? Great artist though. Hats off
This is by FAAARRRR one of the best interviews that I have ever seen!!! The interviewer was so great by asking the right questions and allowing the interviewee to speak without interruptions. Craig is so charismatic and gifted. His new album is amazing, also.
Ah I love this. Almost twenty years ago my daughter was working as a model, and as part of her job she was frequently paid to attend showbiz parties. She was a very young single parent at the time, but also had a boyfriend, who was not her child's dad. These factors obviously weren't evident to people whilst she was at work. She met Craig, who liked her, and began phoning her to ask her on dates. Out of respect for her boyfriend she said no. She later married the boyfriend and changed her career to a public service career. The marriage lasted ten years and produced another child, but then it sadly ended. I often joke with her about Craig David. When I see him on TV I say 'ah there he is, my son in law'..... 'the one that one that should have been'. In all seriousness though, I think remaining single for both Craig and Steven has been crucial to their successes. A lot of young people (me included, and then later my kids) don't realise that you don't have to follow convention, you don't have to get married and have children and get a house and all of that stuff. You can choose just to be you - and that is more than enough.
@MAIN if the boyfriend is not the father of the child and she had no expectation or desire for him to step into the those shoes (which she did not, why should anyone expect anyone to ever do that for them and their child?), then you are still a single parent.
Personally, I wouldn't even date a man who wasn't serious minded enough to be a parent at some point. Why enter a dead end relationship?
@MIND "single parent" they said
@MIND we usually say if you are unmarried you are single or divorced don't we...
@MIND single parent means the father is not taking responsibility for the child. The boyfriend was not the father of the child.
OK this interview needs a part 2. We need to talk about how Craig has had an impact on the scene, how he mixed the singing and rapping wayyyy before Drake and how he’s avoided catching a few baby mama’s along the way 😉
All ❤️
Yes! Especially the baby mamas!
@@Polkadot2 for real
Because he's no fool
I'm trying to figure out how to do a podcast, I want to interview Craig so badly. I can't stand Drake 😒.
You can't catch a baby mama like it's a cold, u have to have unprotected sex irresponsibly and make a girl pregnant, who then has to raise a baby. what a backwards way of viewing it. Whaaat 😂
Craig is a national treasure! Wonderful heartfelt interview, thank you.
He is a national treasure but he needs to find a wife to be happy and cool.😊
I am so blown away by this that im definitely going to change my life. The inspiration levels i just got from this is so huge. I suffered from mental health and it felt like my life was over but watching this has given me the biggest BOOst. God bless yall.
🙏🏽
Mental health is not suffering
Poor mental health is
One doesn't suffer from 'mental health', one suffers from mental health problems.
I wish you happiness and success
I was worried listening to this was gonna ruin my childhood but i've been pleasantly surprised! Craig David is actually such a down to earth brilliant guy in real life. Love it 😁
Wise words. "The mind is a servant to the heart."
Craig came across as if he has been waiting a while for this opportunity to speak his truth and let his thoughts free!
My guy one of the ogs in r&b. Thanks for helping shed light
🙏🏽
I love how passionately Craig’s talks about his music back in the days. 2001 garage vibes was such a new sound and I know exactly the vibe he was talking about. Re-wind and fill me in were anthems 🏆
Love how Steven can interview Karen Brady last week and Craig David today. Both completely different stories but both interesting, powerful and inspiring. 👏👏
Thanks for sharing Mel! Glad you enjoyed
Never thought I'd say that, but I'm so inspired by Craig's story. Love seeing all these different interviews and being reminded how we all deal with the same issues of unmet expectations, mental health challenges and everything else in between.
Best Day Y2K
Im so glad that I was a similar age to Craig David and Jay Sean growing up, they set a great example of how a man should be. Legends in the game and genuine good people.
God I love Craig David, I drove my mum bonkers as a teenager playing Born To Do It on repeat in my bedroom, iconic album, still sounds just as good now, great guy; thanks for interviewing him Steven ❤️❤️
I'm a producer and musician from Wolverhampton and I just wanted to say thank you for this interview!! Hearing Craig's excitement about his story and parts of his come up gave me a bit more fuel in the tank to follow my passion and my nerdiness and Love for this difficult industry. I can't lie it's one of my dreams to be featured on this podcast in the future telling people my story in the same way. All the things I've picked up from watching the massive range of interviews you've conducted have really given me a load of gems to take into my life and career. I'm grateful for what you do! Even more importantly I appreciate that you feature a lot of UK people and it's great that they talk about experiences specifially being here in the UK because I've listened and absorbed a lot of US and other countries and their content but the UK is still a HUGE untapped gem for talent and amazing stories and I'm excited to be a part of such a fruitful story and make certain changes to shine a light on the gems that shine across the UK.
Thank you!!
Craig David's honesty and vulnerability is what the world needs the most at the moment. Another wise thing he says, it's sometimes doing nothing is the best thing. Working without having time to rest or meditate about what the next moves towards personal goals should be, it ends up leading to failure and depression. Recently this has been a valuable lesson to me.
Honestly the best podcast I've ever come across. I'm the same age group as Craig so I lived this story. The greatest artist to come out of my era. He had everything. My late teens and 20s was electric. The music the clubs the women and the holidays. What an experience.
Probably the best interview Craig David has ever done. Hearing him sing “drop the funk, drop the bass” was pure nostalgia. Loved it.
As a recent discoverer of your channel and a long time fan of Craig this was special. The vulnerability and openness was just what the worlds needs more of and my respect for you both is beyond words. Keep doing what you’re doing it has a immeasurable impact 👏
Craig has been an inspiration for me since 2001. I’ve fallen in love with a girl in 2000-2001 that is still someway in my heart - while listening to seven days in rendezvous with and without her. I can still remember the first time I heard seven days on the radio. That night, I stood up all night in order to record the song whenever it would be playing. When I heard that Craig had been through kind of a period of loneliness after his heartbreak, trying to protect himself from being hurt again, I couldn’t believe that this guy had been living the same thing that I had during the last years. We are all the same as you said and for you Craig to be honest about your journey, while trying to stick with what your grandmother and mother taught you is such an example for me. I am more and more myself again at 37 years old of age, going back to who I’ve always been deep inside my soul. It might take time but the journey as you said, gives all its meaning with the hindsight. Whatever we go through, God is still in control for our good (Romans 8 verse 28). We can be Re-born to do it. Love you Craig
i am not a huge podcast person but I have to admit that this is becoming addictive...I watched a few of the episodes and this one is by far the best, Craig is really open and human and that really resonates with me. I was a young kid experimenting with music and turntables and now, no longer a kid, I am still enjoying that but for a smaller audience (just me or my closest family). Knowing the journey Craig was in makes me feel more connected to him and for sure my daughters will have his records in their music collection. That is not because of what he went through but because he is a human with an unbelievable vibe and voice.
My favourite one so far. Love how Craig is in tune with his feelings and is able to express them so openly.
I agree! So amazing. Loved it!!!!
Such a genuine, down to earth guy. Really admire him, a living legend. Loved this interview!
Glad you enjoyed!
So weird to hear Craig talk about my home town and people I know from back in the day. I'm so pleased to hear the pride he has for his father and Ebony Rockers. His home wasn't as bad as it seems, the atmosphere round there was great. Everyone knew everyone else and looked out for them.
Excited to listen to this. As a fellow Southamptoner I have always been inspired by what Craig has achieved. Legend 🙌
Let me know what you think James!
@@TheDiaryOfACEO really enjoyed it buddy! I appreciate what you’re doing here. I’m learning a lot so thank you 👍
Craig seems a really intelligent guy, so interesting hearing his story
Absolutely love this episode. Craig is such a passionate, honest and open person.
I love how he got back and didn't fizzle out!!! He can just go around singing the hits and be good forever!
Been a fan of his from day one ..I'm now 34 Craig david is a genius and has an amazing voice from his slow ballads to his high tempo tunes hes a legend of the game
I'm single myself, but I really feel Craig David is well over due in finding his one life partner now.
He's grown so much as a person in recent years. Kinder and more self aware. ❤️
This was nothing short of epic. One of your best yet.
Craig David! When I was in 20’s, I listened his songs over 10000times repeatedly.
That was such a brilliant conversation. The nostalgia was real when he was talking about his early days. In fact, I had to pause the video because I couldn’t wait any longer to re listen to Born to Do it (Rendezvous and Walking Away are just heaven!!)
But beyond that, I just feel genuine care about his well-being and his happiness! His excitement at this new phase in his life is contagious and it made me smile ear to ear. I feel so proud of him and I think many of us feel an affinity with him because his personality and especially humility are so endearing!
So much respect for Graig David and his keeping his feet on the ground...even through depression...such talent...God bless him, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ...Amen.
What an incredible guest! His body of work spans 4 decades & shows his tenacity & resilience as much as his immense creativity & talent.
Bravo to you both! ☀️🥳🎶💫
Thank you Raj, hope you enjoy!
Whenever I come across some of his podcasts, I'm always like "this is going to be good", and low and behold.
It's Craaaaaig Daaaaaavid
What a genuine humble humble man.
I’ve always loved Craig, from the first time I heard him speak on the Radio when He first was breaking out he sounded like no one else so enlightened, so ready, so fresh and humble and is still all these things 🙏🏼 I think the key to life is loving yourself and believing in yourself no matter what ♥️💎🙏🏼
Wow thank you again another amazing interview. This man as he kept saying he knew his heart was open. He let us look inside his soul after being able to see the talent that he had and still has. I just love your interviews. I just love that you listen and give them the permission to let go amazing.
The most honest expressions I have ever seen in an interview. Craig David embodied his truths.
Loved Craig since day 1 and have passed the love to my 9yr old daughter. Took her to see him at the o2 on Saturday, it's now Tuesday and I'm still buzzing about it! Brilliant man, brilliant music, so much love for him. What an interview as well.
🙌🏽 Thank you
Yes, I went to see Craig on Saturday at the 02 also, it was a phenomenal show! I'm still buzzing too! Been a big fan since his first album and so are my children. It's amazing how his music appeals to all ages. It was one of the best experiences in my life.
@@parmym.7177 he is an incredible performer, we absolutely loved it, never seen a crowd like it!
Wow wow omg wow wow speechless thank you Steven honest to god if you grew up listening to Craig David you thought he was superman but hear him talk eye opener.
Another incredible guest! I bought 'Born To Do It' 22 years ago and it's still one of my favourite albums of all time. I actually had to pause the interview, listen to 7 days and then come back and finish watching!!. Thank You both. Looking forward to June 24th!!
Damn you can't be serious was it really 22 year's ago 🤔
I agree we need a part 2 for this interview ! There were so many topics not discussed. As much as I appreciate the vulnerability in doing this kind of interview I feel Craig was still holding back a lot and would have more to say over the course of a few chats
Amazing conversation. Love Craig David - one of those artists in whom one can feel great talent, right from source.
Saw Craig David live twice in New York - the energy was unmatched! Loved this.
Wow. Just listened to this interview. Being a fan of Craig David in early 2000 and getting back to listen to his music in 2022, I have found that behind music and voice there is a beautiful soul. I really appreciate his openness in this interview and i learned so much about craig as a person, some of stories gave me insights. Last part is very emotional . THANK YOU
Great talk, so genuine and honest. Saw Craig last weekend in Birmingham, THE… BEST… SHOW! He sounds amazing live and so,so humble! Just want to hug him 🙂🙂 Thanks, Steven for inviting him! 🙌🏼👏🏼
All I know is when I was 11 years old, I was in love with Craig David. From songs like “Fill me in” , 7day and “Walking away”. I also remember being excited when I saw his house on MTV cribs. Especially, when he played Garnett Silk song.
😔😮💨 Memories. When life was so simple and easy for me🥹.
What a beautiful soul. I appreciate Craig's candid reflection on his life experience and the wisdom he can share. Steven, your self-awareness, emotional intelligence and curiosity are a gift, you allow guests to feel at ease and safe enough to express themselves.
Thanks for sharing and thank you for listening 🙏🏽
❤️
I’m almost 42 years old, and Craig David will always remain one of my all time favourites, for him as a person, as much as a performer ❤❤❤🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️🙏🙏🙏
He's amazing isn't he?! Team DOAC 🙏
Can tell that Steven is really tuned into and listening to Craig because he's said much less than he ever does in an interview. My favourite interview yet. Craig is such a gorgeous Soul. x
This was a heartwarming interview, so many take aways. I honestly am so glad I bumped into this channel, it’s got me on the internet more than I like but the content is just bomb!
Thanks for listening 🙏🏽
Same here, been trying to avoid the internet traffic but this podcast has held me hostage 😅
Really enjoyed this, when I discovered Craig David I was stationed in the Air Force in Europe. I played Get Through This very loudly! Which definitely helped a young single Airman face the day.
1:06:40 'Intuition is very quiet. It creeps up. It’s not nagging. You hear it, but you say _‘I don’t want to hear it; it’s still so aesthetically pleasing over here...’_ - Craig David
Steven there are these moments in life when you know this was placed in your hand at the right moment. This was one of those moments. I’ve been watching your channel for a while now, before Dragons Den, but I can honestly say that you and your team are dishing up platters of life changing edibles. Fantastic content.
Saw Craig David in concert a couple of weeks ago, he was absolutely amazing! What a great interview from an absolute legend ❤️
I’m so pleased Craig understood how major that moment was for him when he came back and did the 1Xtra show with MistaJam & Big Narstie - when he started talking about it I got goosebumps, because that’s how we all felt witnessing it 🙌🏻 He’s not looked back since. Legend. X
@1:18:25 But I suggest watching the whole episode, quality content! And for the BBC1 extra set link here: ua-cam.com/video/uPdPpetOSJ8/v-deo.html (@ 43 : 45)
What a wonderful human being , loved this interview ❤️ xx
Really enjoyed this conversation. God I remember when Craig David burst on the seen taking me back to my twenties. He truly has evolved into a beautiful soul.
This man is the soundtrack to my life in the early 2000's. Whenever I hear one of his songs, my mind instantly goes back to that time.
I am in tears Steven. I wasn't expecting that, it unearthed what I am suppressing right now. My daughter is into music and taught me a lot, however I wish I know how she doing in life and music.
Thank you Steven, well done and much appreciated for your podcast.
Thanks for sharing, thank you so much 🙏🏽
I listened to the Born to Do It album all the time when I was younger. I remember when I was having a Satellite dish installed for TV back then, and I decided to play some music while I was waiting (trying to pick something that would not be annoying to the installer) and I chose to play Craig David. The man installing the dish told me he knew of Craig because he was from Southampton and he was a local in his area. I could have chosen any artist, but if I chose a different one I would not have known that. Anyway, it's nice to see Craig again and hear stories from his life I never knew. It's fun learning about the person.
I’ve loved Craig since I was 12 years old now I’m 33!
2 legends! I admire you both so this podcast is defo one of the best for me!
Such pure honest guys! Love it
Thank you!
Me too. Can't believe he has aged this much .he looks old now
the beauty of an authentic self-aware soul in the talent that is Craig David. Such a joy to experience. Props to Steven and team. 🙏
Have been reppin Craig David for years.
From his rise & fall to his amazing comeback album "FMI" . Biggest fan .
This interview was amazing.
Glad you enjoyed!
I grew up with Craig David’s music and it was def unique for its time. This was a great interview. You def learn when you leave each relationship . You have to go through heartbreak a couple times to finally open up your heart ❤
Guests I'd love to see on this podcast:
1. James Corden
2. Kaya Scodelario
3. Zayn
4. Caster Semenya
5. Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Yes to Kaya 🙌
What an actress - not a guy on the planet that didn’t fall head over heels with her from skins 😂
I'd love to hear from Caster Semenya!
Yes to Caster!!
I could always see he was a gentle soul..xxx
Yea, Walking Away was such a great, beautiful song all around...it was a well deserved recognition by Stevie Wonder and others.
There are 2 artists that I can listen to anything they pretty much make, even if they make ok songs, and that's Craig David & Jay Sean.
I truly hope Craig always comes back to creating music, he is truly gifted and makes good, clean music.
Rewind when the crowd said bo selectaaaaaa!!!
The soundtrack to secondary school!
I've never watched a interview with him, really enjoyed listening to his journey.
I'm a huge Craig David fan, I have most of his CDs, I recently brought the new CD I can't wait to listen to it. I would love to meet Craig one day, I just love his smile, he is so handsome, and that accent 😍.
Really enjoyed this conversation. Love his energy and passion when he talks about music and creation. Amazing.
He's brilliant! 🙏🏽
What a treat for a bank holiday Monday! Amazing conversation, halfway so far..Cheers Gents
Thanks for listening Toby!
"Man enough to be vulnerable" - this needs to be repeated more often!
These are two good dudes rubbing minds together, educating and inspiring us all. Thank you so much Steven. Got to discover you a month ago from Dragons Dens, but I can’t get enough of you since then my Naija brother.
Sort of has changed my life. I dont know why since it isnt that deep, but i’ve sensed something in me has changed for the better.
Thanks so much for this podcast!
Amazing podcast, as someone born and raised in Southampton, it’s a joy to watch.
Maybe I've never been good to talk about him , but I believe that all my words will never be enough to prove how much love I've felt for years. I also wrote a song for him simply entitled "June" some years ago (the month I saw his live show for the first time) as I wanted to summarize how much his music has impacted in my life and to thank him for the music dream he has never stopped being for me. After him I wasn't able (or I didn't want) to feel so many emotions together for any other singer or musician I've known or heard in my life. It all has happened just once for him. I was so young and after many years I still have a lump in my throat as I think about it. It's an unconditional love I've been living silently and at a distance, but Living for music everyday is the only means that makes me feel a little less far from him.
I wish him the best ❤️
Watched this off the back of going to see Craig David at the BIC in Bournemouth the other night. Every song took me back so much. Such an incredible show and performance and my man's not lost a step on stage 👌. So interested to hear the back story. My favourite thing was the constant reminder that when you're in the right place, doing the right things, the universe becomes totally in sync for you and feels right! Found this myself. Loved hearing this. Keep going my man 👌👍🙏
Absolutely loved this. one of my all time fave artists, the most incredible songwriter, singer, vibe etc. and such a lovely humble guy. Steven - so good. Thanks both of you for such a super open talk, it was lovely to hear all about Craig’s journey thus far.
I love all what you release on diary of a CEO. But this episode was absolutely off the scales! The vulnerability of Craig and how he navigated through the difficult years and how he came out of the other side with positivity and the same drive he had back in his early years.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful episode! ❤️
im SO HAPPY to see Craig David on this podcast 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 this is gonna be a good one…..
🙏🏽 let me know what you think!
@@TheDiaryOfACEO my favourite podcast to date! LOVED IT!
My first ever pod cast I’ve watched and listened too…. This was brilliant , as a life long follower of CD to hear this raw and open interview was unreal. Steven your great at bringing out the real person by just being real and listening … I’m subscribing , love love loved it
Thank you for listening & subscribing! Glad you enjoyed 🙏🏽
I love what Craig said to the 14 yrs old shelf, it is full of love. I feel the love. Thank you, thank you.
Loved this interview 💛. Listened to Craig David growing up. Seems like such a genuine guy who isn’t afraid to be vulnerable! More men need to be fearless in opening up and talking about their emotions. Good luck to him! Great interview!
An absolute pleasure to watch this
I’ve been a Craig David fan since day 1
I remember listening to Rise & Fall in the south of France on holiday as a young kid just after my heart got broken
Can relate to Craig on so many levels with the family stuff also and buzzin to hear this 22 album drop
Well Mr Bartlett on yet another awesome interview 👍
Amazing for me to hear him talk about Human Nature being the first record that he bought, shortly after he spoke about the legacy his dad left.
Well, Born to Do It was the first album I ever bought, in a tesco on cd, because I loved his song on the radio "walking away". This album is what got me into music and art. I listened to it hundreds and hundreds of times on repeat on my cd stereo player while playing Nintendo 64 games on my old crt television.
These are memories you cherish for life, and this man started it all for me. Thank you!
So proud of you Craig David. You are a National, Global treasure. This is making me want to go back to my roots,music,streatham common,streatham rookery...
Born to do it - One of the greatest albums.
Craig is always so honest & pure with words coming from the soul. It’s so great to hear these topics being discussed openly &, of course, there is always room for plenty of Willy Wonka analogies 👌🏼
🙏🏽
I’ve never read that much comments. Each comment is full of nostalgia and love. I see my peers here who are the same age group as me 36-37 😅.
Craig, if you’re reading this, please know that, probably, I’m the only girl in 2000’s who was listening to your Born to do it album for 2 years straight without pause. Though I didn’t know English well, still sang and knew by heart every word of your songs 🎉
😂😂😂 WOW! SUPER FAN.
Except I'm 44, I could have written the same comment
Human Nature - One of my favourite songs too. The Michael Jackson influence was strong. I remember when Craig dropped his first album. Great episode.
🙏🏽
One of the best songs of all time hands down
So honest and raw. Love Craig David and he has an incredible voice
This gonna be good 🙏🏾
Would love to see Akala on here
Yesssss
Yes!!
Also Ms Dynamite
Great to see Craig’s growth and self awareness. Really commendable.
Absolutely superb interview/podcast.
Always been a fan of Craig since he dropped Born to do it.
Love the authenticity of this.