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Commitment (Craig David album)

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Commitment
Studio album by
Craig David
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 (with Tiwa Savage)"
    Released: 26 February 2025
  4. "Wake Up"
    Released: 16 April 2025
  5. "In It With You (with JoJo)"
    Released: 11 July 2025
  6. "Rain"
    Released: 4 August 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, under license to Believe Music UK.[1][2][3] It is David's first studio album since 2022's 22.[4] It was preceded by six singles: "In Your Hands", "SOS", "Commitment" (in collaboration with Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage), "Wake Up", "In It With You" (in collaboration with American singer JoJo), and "Rain".

Background and release

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David announced the album's forthcoming release date, cover art, and tracklisting, on 16 April 2025.[5]

Promotion

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Singles

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  • On 27 September 2024, 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".[6] The single garnered generally positive reviews, with Vibe writer Mya Abraham calling it a "deeply emotional record".[7] A music video, directed by Lx, premiered on the same day.[8]
  • "SOS" was released as the second official single on 17 January 2025. The music video, directed by MFB, was released on the same day.[9][10] "SOS" peaked at number 88 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart and at number 91 on the UK Singles Sales Chart.[11]
  • 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.[12] It peaked at number 51 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart and at number 53 on the UK Singles Sales Chart.[13]
  • On 16 April 2025, David released "Wake Up" as the album's fourth single.[14] An official visualiser, created by Josue Samuel, was released on YouTube on the same day.[15]
  • On 11 July 2025, Craig David released his collaboration with JoJo, "In It With You", as the album's fifth single.[16]
  • On 4 August 2025, Craig released "Rain" as the album's sixth single, alongside an official video;[17] the song was the first track recorded for the album.[18]

Live performances and interviews

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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.[19][20] A month later, in February 2025, it was announced David would perform in concert at Kent Castle on 6 July 2025.[21] In February 2025, David embarked on a tour across the United Kingdom;[22][23] on the tour he performed singles "In Your Hands", "SOS" and a solo version of "Commitment", alongside previous hits.[24][25][26]

David appeared on the 16 April 2025 episode of This Morning to discuss his visit to his childhood home, and spoke about his career.[27] In June 2025, David headlined the Southampton Summer Sessions, alongside TS5.[28] The next month, he appeared in an interview with GRM Daily, speaking about his career, legacy, and new music.[29]

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)
  • David
  • Brainchild
  • Negin Djafari
Brainchild3:12
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"
  • David
  • Michael Engmann
Brainchild3:17
10."Last Chance With You"   
11."Rain"
  • David
  • Talay Riley
  • Jean-Marie
Jean-Marie3:34
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
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References

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  1. ^ Samuels, Keithan (16 April 2025). "Craig David Announces New Album 'Commitment,' Sets Release Date". Rated R&B. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  2. ^ Curran, Shaun (1 August 2025). "Craig David: 'I was closed off in relationships - but it wasn't serving me well'". I News. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  3. ^ "My new album 'Commitment' will be out on August 8th This album has been an incredible journey & full of magical experiences from beginning to end ✨I can't wait for you to hear it. You can pre-order now via the link in my bio". Instagram. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  4. ^ Murray, Robin (16 April 2025). "Craig David Announces New Album 'Commitment'". Clash. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  5. ^ Samuels, Keithan (16 April 2025). "Craig David Announces New Album 'Commitment,' Sets Release Date". Rated R&B. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Abraham, Mya (27 September 2025). "Premiere: Craig David Journeys Through Time With Younger Self For "In Your Hands" Video". Vibe. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  8. ^ "Craig David - In Your Hands (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Craig David - SOS (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  10. ^ Forrest, Jo (17 January 2025). "Craig David releases brand new single 'SOS' and video". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  11. ^ "Craig David - SOS". Official Charts. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  12. ^ "Craig David & Tiwa Savage - Commitment". YouTube. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  13. ^ "Craig David - Commitment". Official Charts. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  14. ^ Stickler, Jon (16 April 2025). "Craig David Announces Ninth Studio Album 'Commitment' With New Single Wake Up". Stereoboard. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  15. ^ "Craig David - Wake Up (Official Visualiser)". YouTube. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  16. ^ "Craig David & JoJo – In It With You". YouTube. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  17. ^ "Craig David - Rain". YouTube. 4 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  18. ^ "This was the very first song I recorded for 'Commitment". YouTube. 3 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  19. ^ Gotto, Connor (22 January 2025). "Craig David completes 2025 Kew The Music line-up". Retro Pop Magazine. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  20. ^ "Live Review: Craig David – 8th July 2025 – Kew The Music, Kew Gardens, London, UK". Renowned for Sound. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  21. ^ Honey, Sam (21 February 2025). "Rochester Castle Live: Craig David to perform at Kent castle this summer". Kent Live. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  22. ^ Megrath, Christopher (11 July 2025). "Craig David bringing his TS5 show to Liverpool on UK tour". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  23. ^ Atkins, Duncan (21 July 2025). "PICTURES SPECIAL: Craig David brings TS5 show to 'wet and wild' Scarborough Open Air Theatre". The Scarborough News. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  24. ^ Farrell, Steve (16 February 2025). "Craig David showed his 'Commitment' in Manchester". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  25. ^ "Craig David - O2 Arena London - 20 February 2025". Setlist FM. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  26. ^ Benhamouche, Leonie (17 February 2025). "Craig David at The O2 setlist, support act, stage times and tickets". MyLondon. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  27. ^ "Craig David's Emotional Return to His Childhood Home". YouTube. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  28. ^ Groszewski, Sarah (22 June 2025). "Review: Craig David TS5 – TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions, Guildhall Square". In Common. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  29. ^ "CRAIG DAVID: Talks Council Estate Upbringing, Born To Do It Legacy & New Album". YouTube. 16 July 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  30. ^ "Craig David - Commitment - Album". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
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