In the world of Hip-Hop, it’s rare that an artist starts off their career by releasing not one, but two exceptionally strong albums. Fortunately, Dave is an exception to the rule. Three years ago, the British star cut through the noise with the release of Psychodrama. Complete with songs like “Drama” and “Location” with Burna Boy, it stands alone as one of, if not the best rap debuts in the last five years. Last year, he followed up Psychodrama with We’re All Alone In This Together. Aside from its outstanding title, the project debuted atop the charts and earned critical acclaim. Having reached the mountain top twice, many are left wondering what he’ll do now. Well, he just may go for a three-peat.
Dave has kicked off his 2022 campaign by dropping the first single since releasing We’re All Alone In This Together. Dave teased “Starlight” last month and fans demanded that he release the song immediately. Instead of following fans’ orders, he took the time to put together a visual worthy of the Frank Sinatra-influenced track.
“It’s hard to hate on the truth I’m livin’/Enough man hate with the lies instead/Countin’ cash with the phone to my ear/I feel like Meek on the private jet,” he raps.
“Life or death, five-five, eyes, thighs, potential wifey/Industry, respected highly, in the street, protected.”
The release of “Starlight” sets the stage for his U.S. tour later this spring. Kicking off in San Francisco in late April, the tour will make stops in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas and beyond. While you hop online to grab your tickets, be sure to check out the “Starlight” video below.
