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David Givens (Singer)
David Givens (Singer)
	David Givens in 2023
Background information
Born	August 27, 1990 (age 34); New York, NY, U.S.
Genres	Pop, Electronic, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, entertainer
Years active	2015–present
Labels	Diamond Dust Music Ltd Co.
Website	www.davidworld.us

David Givens, born August 27^th 1990, is a Trinidadian-American singer-songwriter.

Early Life

David Givens was born in New York on August 27, 1990. Shortly after his birth, his family relocated to his father’s hometown of Green Pond, South Carolina. Givens exhibited an early passion for singing, performing in church choirs throughout his youth. He graduated from Agape Christian Academy in 2009 and Benedict College in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development. He briefly attended Savannah College of Art and Design, studying Performing Arts, before leaving in December 2016. Currently, Givens is pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology at South Carolina State University. He is of Trinidadian and Gullah Geechee heritage and has two older siblings, Lucinda “Cindy” Ali, who passed away in 2016 due to multiple sclerosis, and Renee.

Career Highlights

David Givens officially began his professional music career in 2015 with a project titled "AWAKEN," produced by South Carolina’s Fat Rat Da Czar. Though the album was shelved, its single "Welcome to the Show" was released as the project’s introduction. In 2018, Givens relaunched his career with the release of his single "Crush" on September 18, marking his true debut. Later that year, he performed at the Coast 2 Coast World Championship, securing 12th place.

In 2019, Givens released two singles, "Pulse" (January 1) and "Addiction" (October 18), which received favorable reactions from fans. He co-headlined the inaugural Black Summer Music Festival in Columbia, SC.

On March 7, 2020, Givens released his debut EP, Electric Kingdom Volume I: INNOCENCE + FALL, featuring the critically acclaimed single "When I Fall." Plans for a tour were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting Givens to organize a drive-in music festival in Green Pond, SC, called Stars Dance Music Festival. During the festival, he premiered four new songs: "Delusional," "Ready" (featuring Latin artist Lawd Ito), "Born Again (Phoenix)," and "Higher.

In 2022 and 2023, he headlined the Launch Music Festival in Lancaster, PA, and released Electric Kingdom Volume II: Midnight Sun. In 2024, Givens traveled to the Netherlands to perform at the New Skool Rules Music Festival. On October 23, 2024, he released his debut studio album, Electric Kingdom [Deluxe].

Achievements

Four-time nominee at the Pop Smash Radio Music Awards (2022–2024)

Best Collaboration: "Social Cues (Remix)" with Xoe Miles

Top Pop Male Single: "When I Fall" (2021), "Masquerade" (2023)

Song of the Year: "Masquerade"

Artist of the Year (2024)

2024 Metro Music Awards: Pop Artist of the Year

2024 Carolina Music Awards: Nominee for Top R&B Male

Musical Style and Influences

David Givens’ music integrates elements of deep house, rock, dubstep, and urban pop. Tracks like "Delusional" and "Higher" reflect 1980s synthpop, while songs like "H8 That I Love U" and "Masquerade" draw from 2000s pop influences inspired by artists such as N’Sync and 98 Degrees. Givens cites Prince for his genre-defying artistry, Robyn for her electronic and emotional depth, Dawn Richard for her avant-garde pop experimentation, Zedd for his production techniques, Little Mix for their powerful vocal harmonies, and Janet Jackson for her stage presence and boundary-pushing visual storytelling.

UK Super Prouder and vocalist MNEK has been cited to influence Givens' vocal technique along with his willingness to explore different sounds and genres.

Vocally, Givens draws from gospel legends like Dorinda Clark-Cole, whose dynamic range and emotional delivery have influenced his power ballads. He also credits R&B artist Tank for his smooth vocal stylings, global pop artist MNEK for innovative vocal arrangements, and Jason Derulo for his ability to blend dance-pop with R&B grooves. Givens has also been influenced by the storytelling and cultural impact of Afrobeat and Caribbean music, which resonate with his Trinidadian heritage.

Discography

Studio Albums

Year	Title
2024	Electric Kingdom [Deluxe]

Extended Plays (EPs)

Year	Title
2020	Electric Kingdom Volume I: INNOCENCE + FALL
2021	When I Fall: Diamond Edition I
2021	When I Fall: The Remixes Volume II
2023	Midnight Sun EP
2023	Electric Kingdom Volume I (Expanded Edition)
2024	No Love (Single EP)

Singles

Year	Title
2016	"Welcome to the Show"
2018	"Crush"
2019	"Pulse"
2019	"Crush (Heart & Seoul Mix)" ft. Skimsam
2019	"Addiction"
2020	"When I Fall"
2020	"Delusional"
2020	"Ready" ft. Lawd Ito
2020	"Listo" ft. Lawd Ito
2020	"Born Again (Phoenix)"
2020	"Higher"
2021	"When I Fall (Electric Kingdom Remix)" ft. ElloXO
2022	"FREQUENCY"
2022	"FREEQUENCY (LIVE)"
2022	"Crush (Live)"
2023	"H8 That I Love U"
2023	"Sweet Seduction"
2023	"Warrior" ft. T-Money
2023	"Masquerade"
2024	"No Love" ft. Deuce Fantastick