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Background information
Birth nameAnthony David Harrington
Born (1971-12-04) December 4, 1971 (age 53)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2004–present
LabelsBrash, Universal, Purpose, E1
Websiteanthonydavidsound.com
Musical artist

Anthony David Harrington (born December 4, 1971) is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is best known for his 2006 song "Words," a duet with contemporary R&B singer India.Arie.

Biography

Anthony David was born in Savannah, Georgia. The Gulf War veteran began writing music while serving as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne and took part in 28 combat missions before moving to Atlanta to pursue a career in music. In Atlanta, he met R&B singer India.Arie, with whom he began collaborating. David's first song written for Arie was entitled "Part of My Life" for Arie's 7x Grammy nominated album Acoustic Soul. David also toured with Arie in support of her album.

In 2004, he released his first independent album Three Chords & The Truth. Then eventually in 2006, he released his second independent album The Red Clay Chronicles. After touring with Arie, David teamed up with her once again to co-write and produce "There's Hope" for Arie's third studio album. His third release, 2008's Acey Duecy, is a combination of both R&B and soul music. The album, featured the single "Words," a duet with Arie.

Anthony's fourth album, released on February 22, 2011, As Above So Below, was co-produced with Shannon Sanders and featured guest vocalists including Atlanta singer Algebra Blesset; rapper Phonte from Little Brother; and cousin Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men. The first single from the album, "4Evermore" featuring Blessett and Phonte became David's first top 20 R&B hit in the US charts where it has peaked at #18. In 2018, he released Hello Like Before: The Songs of Bill Withers, which pays tribute to the late great Bill Withers. The album was produced by Eddie "Gypsy" Stokes.

Discography

Year Album
2004 Three Chords & the Truth
2006 The Red Clay Chronicles
2008 Acey Duecy
2011 As Above So Below
2012 Love Out Loud
2016 The Powerful Now
2018 Hello Like Before: The Songs of Bill Withers
2023 Heaven: The Best of Anthony David

Singles

  • "Something About You" (2006)
  • "Words" (2006) US R&B #53
  • "4Evermore" (2011) US R&B #18
  • "Let Me In" (2011)
  • "Can't Look Down" (2012)
  • "Sweet Pain" (2012)
  • "Beautiful Problems" (2016)
  • "Need You Now" – with Algebra Blessett (2023)

Awards and nominations

  • Grammy Award
    • 2009, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals: "Words" (Nominated)
  • NAACP Image Award
    • 2009, Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)
    • 2009, Outstanding Duo or Group/Collaboration (Nominated)

References

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  3. ^ Rolling Mojo: Official website of Anthony David
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  5. "Home - Anthony David". 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  6. "Anthony David Dishes on Latest Album & Working with India Arie". Essence. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  7. "Anthony David". SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews. 2007-05-05. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
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  9. Muhammad, Latifah (November 14, 2007). "Anthony David: Georgia Pride". allhiphop.com. AllHipHop, Inc.
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  11. Bream, Jon; Tribune, Chris Riemenschneider Star (February 2023). "Things to do: Concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  12. "Anthony David | Artist | GRAMMY.com". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  13. Butta (2009-01-09). "Good News & New Goodness From Anthony David". SoulBounce. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
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