Dave
South London's laureate, and novelistic UK rap that fills stadiums without raising its voice: Mercury-winning storytelling with a pianist's touch.
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About Dave
Dave is the rapper, singer and producer David Orobosa Omoregie, raised in Streatham, south London, to Nigerian parents. He emerged in the mid-2010s with tracks including "Wanna Know" and "Question Time", the latter a direct address to British politics, and had a UK number one with "Funky Friday" alongside Fredo.
His debut album Psychodrama, framed as a series of therapy sessions, won the Mercury Prize, and he followed it with We're All Alone in This Together. A trained pianist, he often performs seated at a keyboard, and his verses run long and narrative, favouring detail and restraint over volume. He has also acted, appearing in the drama series Top Boy.
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Questions about Dave
Where is Dave from?
Dave is from London, UK.
What kind of music does Dave play?
Dave plays UK rap.
What festivals has Dave played before?
Dave has played Reading 2026, Leeds 2026.