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Commitment (Craig David album)

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Commitment
Studio album by
Released8 August 2025 (2025-08-08)
LabelCraig David / Believe UK
Producer
Craig David chronology
22
(2022)
Commitment
(2025)
Singles from Commitment
  1. "In Your Hands"
    Released: 27 September 2024
  2. "SOS"
    Released: 17 January 2025
  3. "Commitment"
    Released: 26 February 2025
  4. "Wake Up"
    Released: 16 April 2025

Commitment is the upcoming ninth studio album by English singer and songwriter Craig David, due for release on 8 August 2025, independently released by David, with license to Believe UK. It is David's first studio album since 2022's 22.[1] It was preceded by four singles: "In Your Hands", "SOS", "Commitment" (in collaboration with Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage), and "Wake Up". Commitment also features collaborations with singers JoJo and Louisa Johnson.

Background and release

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David announced the album's forthcoming release date, cover art, and tracklisting, on 16 April 2025.[2]

Singles

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  • On 27 September 2025, David released "In Your Hands" as the album's first single; the chorus interpolates the African-American spiritual "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands".[3] The single garnered generally positive reviews, with Vibe writer Mya Abraham calling it a "deeply emotional record".[4] A music video, directed by Lx, premiered on the same day.[5]
  • "SOS" was released as the second official single on 17 January 2025. The music video, directed by MFB, was released on the same day.[6][7]
  • David followed these releases with the single "Commitment", featuring Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage on 26 February 2025. An official music video, directed by MFB, was released on 19 March 2025.[8]
  • On 16 April 2025, David released "Wake Up" as the album's fourth single.[9] An official visualiser, created by Josue Samuel, was released on YouTube on the same day.[10]

Live performances

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In January 2025, it was announced that David would perform as part of Kew The Music 2025 at Kew Gardens on 8 July 2025.[11] A month later, in February 2025, it was announced David would perform in concert at Kent Castle on 6 July 2025.[12] In February 2025, David embarked on a tour across the United Kingdom; on the tour he performed singles "In Your Hands", "SOS" and a solo version of "Commitment", alongside previous hits.[13][14][15]

Track listing

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Commitment track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Wake Up"
  • Craig David
  • Craig Simpkins
  • Keith Mayberry
  • Lemar Mahone
  • Mike Brainchild
Mike Brainchild2:53
2."In It With You" (with JoJo)   
3."Commitment" (with Tiwa Savage)
Brainchild3:11
4."Leave the Light On" (with Louisa Johnson)   
5."Mr Right"   
6."SOS"Jean-Marie3:30
7."Dominoes"   
8."Your Way"   
9."In Your Hands"  3:17
10."Last Chance With You"   
11."Rain"   
12."Perfect Love"   
13."So Special"   

Release history

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Release history for Commitment
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 8 August 2025
  • Craig David
  • Believe UK
[16]

References

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  1. ^ Murray, Robin (16 April 2025). "Craig David Announces New Album 'Commitment'". Clash. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  2. ^ Samuels, Keithan (16 April 2025). "Craig David Announces New Album 'Commitment,' Sets Release Date". Rated R&B. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  3. ^ Archibald-Powell, Naimah (27 September 2025). "Craig David flips a Primary School classic on new drop "In Your Hands"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  4. ^ Abraham, Mya (27 September 2025). "Premiere: Craig David Journeys Through Time With Younger Self For "In Your Hands" Video". Vibe. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Craig David - In Your Hands (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  6. ^ "Craig David - SOS (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  7. ^ Forrest, Jo (17 January 2025). "Craig David releases brand new single 'SOS' and video". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  8. ^ "Craig David & Tiwa Savage - Commitment". YouTube. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  9. ^ Stickler, Jon (16 April 2025). "Craig David Announces Ninth Studio Album 'Commitment' With New Single Wake Up". Stereoboard. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  10. ^ "Craig David - Wake Up (Official Visualiser)". YouTube. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  11. ^ Gotto, Connor (22 January 2025). "Craig David completes 2025 Kew The Music line-up". Retro Pop Magazine. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  12. ^ Honey, Sam (21 February 2025). "Rochester Castle Live: Craig David to perform at Kent castle this summer". Kent Live. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  13. ^ Farrell, Steve (16 February 2025). "Craig David showed his 'Commitment' in Manchester". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  14. ^ "Craig David - O2 Arena London - 20 February 2025". Setlist FM. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  15. ^ Benhamouche, Leonie (17 February 2025). "Craig David at The O2 setlist, support act, stage times and tickets". MyLondon. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  16. ^ "Craig David - Commitment - Album". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 April 2025.