Anthony David | |
Birth Name: | Anthony David Harrington |
Birth Date: | 4 December 1971 |
Birth Place: | Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
Instrument: | Vocals, guitar |
Occupation: | Singer-songwriter |
Years Active: | 2004–present |
Label: | Brash, Universal, Purpose, E1 |
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.[1]
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.[2] In Atlanta, he met R&B singer India.Arie, with whom he began collaborating.[3] 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.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6] [7] [8] 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.[9] 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.
Year | Album | |
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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 |