Craig David Opens Up About His Painful Rise, Fall & Redemption | E135
- Apr 17, 2022
- 1:36:09
- Full Episode
This weeks episode entitled 'Craig David Opens Up About His Painful Rise, Fall & Redemption' topics:
0:00 Intro 01:17 Your early years 15:17 Your model of relationships 20:49 Growing up on a council estate 24:28 Your early music influences 36:36 Your rise in music 52:14 How were you dealing with your meteoric rise? 01:02:46 Losing yourself 01:13:58 Your mental health journey 01:24:59 Being back and in a better place 01:33:59 The last guests question
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Brief Summary
Craig David discusses his music journey, mental health struggles, and his new album "22," reflecting on fame and personal growth.
Key points
- The Power of Music. Music became a refuge and a way to express deep emotions.
- Parental Influence on Relationships. Growing up with divorced parents shaped his views on love and relationships.
- Opening Up Emotionally. The speaker reflects on how personal experiences have allowed him to open his heart.
- Nostalgic Music Journey. A reflection on the speaker's childhood fascination with music and recording.
- The Perfect Marriage. Craig David finds a producer who understands his songwriting style, leading to a successful collaboration.
- First Release Success. Craig's first release with Artful Dodger, 'What You're Gonna Do,' marks a significant milestone in his career.
Episode highlights
- The Power of MusicMusic became a refuge and a way to express deep emotions.“Music has been that song in particular, I think I was on a journey.”4:51Apr 17, 2022
- Parental Influence on RelationshipsGrowing up with divorced parents shaped his views on love and relationships.“Stay single because I never saw my mother with another partner.”15:41Apr 17, 2022
- Opening Up EmotionallyThe speaker reflects on how personal experiences have allowed him to open his heart.“I can open my heart like this because a lot of guys don't want to talk.”20:40Apr 17, 2022
- Nostalgic Music JourneyA reflection on the speaker's childhood fascination with music and recording.“I was the kid looking through the music store like I wish I could have that.”32:29Apr 17, 2022
- The Perfect MarriageCraig David finds a producer who understands his songwriting style, leading to a successful collaboration.“I've been looking for someone who writes songs like I do.”41:17Apr 17, 2022
- First Release SuccessCraig's first release with Artful Dodger, 'What You're Gonna Do,' marks a significant milestone in his career.“I felt sweet when you're on a vinyl, I made it at that point.”41:55Apr 17, 2022
- From Zero to Number OneCraig's first solo single, 'Fill Me In,' skyrockets to number one, changing his life forever.“I knew something had changed.”50:39Apr 17, 2022
- A Journey of LossCraig David shares the emotional impact of losing his grandmother, who raised him.“Lost my grandma who's pretty much raised me.”1:01:17Apr 17, 2022
