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Background information
Birth nameDavid Anthony Burke
Born (2005-03-28) March 28, 2005 (age 20)
Queens, New York City, U.S.
OriginHouston, Texas
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2021–present[2]
Labels
Signature

David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as d4vd (pronounced DAY-vid),[5] is an American singer and songwriter. Burke began making music at his mother's recommendation to avoid receiving copyright strikes on his YouTube videos. In 2022, he released the singles "Here with Me" and "Romantic Homicide", which became viral hits on TikTok and led to his signing with Darkroom and Interscope Records.

Alongside a string of releases in 2023, Burke released two extended plays, Petals to Thorns and The Lost Petals, the former charting in five regions. In 2024, Burke released five singles, including his third single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, "Feel It". His debut album, Withered, was released on April 25, 2025.

Early life

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Born in Queens, New York City,[6][7] he would later move to Houston, Texas.[8][2] Until the age of 13, Burke strictly listened to gospel music. After hearing the song "Gucci Gang" by Lil Pump, he began to listen to more music on his school laptop, discovering XXXTentacion and Members Only. Burke later discovered the indie music genre through a Fortnite montage.[9] He was home-schooled after seventh grade.[10]

Career

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Burke performing at the Fonda Theatre for the My House Is Not a Home Tour.

2021–2022: Early career and rise to prominence

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Burke's career in music started when he made montage videos of the video game Fortnite.[6][11][12] To avoid receiving copyright strikes,[13] he decided to make his own music.[14] Before his rise to prominence, Burke released his music to SoundCloud, including songs such as "You and I" and "Take Me To the Sun".[1] He released the single "Romantic Homicide" on July 20, 2022, after snippets of it went viral on TikTok.[15][16][17] "Romantic Homicide" charted at No. 3 on the Hot Alternative Songs charts.[18] The song's success led to Burke being contacted by Darkroom and Interscope Records,[17] leading to him signing with the label in September 2022.[19] Originally released to SoundCloud before "Romantic Homicide", Burke's next single, "Here with Me" was officially released to streaming services in September 2022.[1] The song entered multiple charts following its use on TikTok, most notably at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and reaching the top ten in Singapore.[20] The majority of these songs were produced using a freemium DAW called BandLab.

2023–2024: Extended plays and new music

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Burke's debut EP, Petals to Thorns,[21][22] was released through Darkroom/Interscope records on May 26, 2023.[23][24] On September 8, he released his second EP, The Lost Petals, serving as a continuation to Petals to Thorns.[25] "Here with Me" released in 2022, found itself in the top 40 in 2023.[26] In July 2023, he was featured on "Superbloodmoon", a single from Holly Humberstone's debut album. D4vd was selected for the Spotify Pop Rising On Tour.[27] D4vd later performed as an opening act for SZA's SOS tour.[28][29]

Burke released two songs, "Leave Her" and "2016", as a double single titled Withering on February 9, 2024.[30] In March, he joined gaming and lifestyle brand 100 Thieves as a content creator. In the same month, Burke released the single "Feel It" for the soundtrack of Amazon Prime Video's television series Invincible.[31] On July 12, 2024, Burke released the single "There Goes My Baby".[32] On December 19, 2024, he released the single Where'd It Go Wrong?.[33][34][35] D4vd performed the song "Remember Me," featured in the Arcane season 2 soundtrack.[36][37]

2025–present: Debut album

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On February 7, 2025, he released the single "One More Dance".[38] On February 28, he released the single "Crashing" with Kali Uchis.[39][40][41] On March 28, 2025, he released the single "What Are You Waiting For".[42] An album showcase of Withered happened in the SM Mall of Asia, located in Pasay City, Philippines.[43][44] At his Coachella debut performance,[45] he faceplanted[46][47] while attempting a backflip.[48][49] The Withered tour[50] is expected to start in August and conclude in November 2025.[51]

Influences

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In an interview with the Japanese YouTuber Takashii, while Burke was in Japan for Fuji Rock, he stated that anime is "one of [his] biggest influences",[52] specifically citing the "high energy" shonen genre,[53] including Dragon Ball Z, Naruto,[54] and My Hero Academia, with its "fluid, fast paced movement", considering the fighting "poetic".[55]

Discography

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Main article: D4vd discography

Studio albums

Filmography

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Tours

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Headlining

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Supporting

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Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Nominated Work Result Ref.
Streamy Awards 2023 Rolling Stone Sound of the Year "Here with Me" Nominated [56][57][58]
14th Hollywood Music in Media Awards Music Video (Independent) "Romantic Homicide" Nominated [59]
BMI Pop Awards 2024 Award-Winning Songs "Here with Me" Won [60]
"Romantic Homicide" Won
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards 2025 Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television "Feel It" Nominated [61]

References

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  2. ^ a b "Check out "Romantic Homicide" the new tune from d4vd". OutInPerth. September 22, 2022. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "Artists". Interscope Records. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
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  5. ^ Cross, Alan (October 3, 2022). "5 songs you must hear this week". Global News. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Lee, Cydney (May 15, 2023). "How Fortnite Led to 18-year-old D4vd Quietly Dominating Alternative Music". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  7. ^ "d4vd: "I wanted this project to be super, unequivocally me"". DIY. April 28, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  8. ^ "d4vd "Romantic Homicide" Official Lyrics & Meaning - Verified". November 11, 2022. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2023 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Herh, Kala (December 5, 2022). "The Story of D4vd". V. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Armstrong, Megan (June 2, 2023). "How Singer-Songwriter D4vd Became the Mouthpiece for Gen-Z Heartache". GQ. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  11. ^ Burke, ,Evan; Calcagno, Michael (May 12, 2025). "D4vd & ZHU Entertain Fans & Competitors at Fortnite Pro-Am Tournament & Billboard After Party: See Photos". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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  13. ^ Lee, Neena (May 15, 2023). "Billboard's 21 Under 21: See Who Made the 2023 List". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  14. ^ "Best New Artists". Complex. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
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  16. ^ Aniftos, Rania (October 12, 2022). "Here Are the Lyrics to d4vd's 'Romantic Homicide'". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  17. ^ a b "Hot 100 First-Timers: D4vd Debuts With Breakthrough Hit "Romantic Homicide"". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  18. ^ Peak chart positions on Billboard's Hot Alternative Songs:
  19. ^ "D4vd Engages in "Romantic" 4Play". Hits. September 14, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  20. ^ Peak chart positions on RIAS's Top Streaming Chart:
  21. ^ Rouhani, Cydney; Lee, Neena (April 18, 2023). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: D4vd, Khamari, Jorja Smith & More". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  22. ^ Mariah, D. "Watch d4vd Commit "Romantic Homicide" In This Raw Performance Of His Breakthrough Hit". Grammy Awards. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  23. ^ Wass, Mike (May 26, 2023). "From Gamer to Alt-Pop Star: How D4vd is Conquering Music One DIY Hit at a Time". Variety. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  24. ^ Martin, Andrea Ortiz-Vivanco. "d4vd announces headline show at 3Olympia". Hotpress. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  25. ^ Taylor, Sam (September 8, 2023). "D4vd Is Celebrating The Release Of His 'The Lost Petals' With A New Video For 'Rehab'". Dork. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  26. ^ Brandle, Lars (February 13, 2023). "Miley Cyrus Notches Four Weeks Atop U.K. Chart With Flowers". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  27. ^ Bowenbank, Starr (September 7, 2023). "d4vd Lights Up Spotify Pop Rising On Tour Stop at LA's Roxy Theatre: Photos". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  28. ^ Jordan, Meagan (November 21, 2023). "Meet the Gamer Who Caught SZA's Ear". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  29. ^ Solórzano, Carla (September 27, 2024). "d4vd on Opening for SZA, His Fortnite Days and Building an Anime Universe". www.crunchyroll.com. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  30. ^ Horvath, Zachary (February 9, 2024). "D4vd Delivers Emo Alternative Cuts On His Two Pack "Withering"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  31. ^ Horvath, Zachary (April 1, 2024). "D4vd Continues To Solidify His Hitmaking Skills On Feel It". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  32. ^ Vigil, Dom (July 12, 2024). "d4vd Releases New Song, "There Goes My Baby"". Prelude Press. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  33. ^ Murray, Robin (December 19, 2024). "d4vd Launches New Era With Where'd It Go Wrong?". Clash Magazine. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  34. ^ Sharpe, Josh. "d4vd Unleashes New Single 'Where'd It Go Wrong?'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  35. ^ Taylor, Sam (December 19, 2024). "d4vd has released an intimate new single, Where'd It Go Wrong?". Dork. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  36. ^ "D4vd – Remember Me". November 14, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  37. ^ Shutler, Ali (November 15, 2024). "d4vd shares brooding 'Remember Me' from 'Arcane' soundtrack". NME. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  38. ^ Horvath, Zachary (February 8, 2025). "d4vd Formally Announces His Debut LP Alongside Release of "One More Dance"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  39. ^ Mier, Tomás (February 28, 2025). "Kali Uchis Joins D4vd on 'Crashing' Years After Playing His Song on IG Live". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  40. ^ Interscope (April 26, 2025). "d4vd Shares 'Is This Really Love?' Video As Album Arrives". www.antimusic.com. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  41. ^ Vigil, Dom (March 1, 2025). "d4vd Joins Forces With Kali Uchis for Crashing". Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  42. ^ Horvath, Zachary (March 29, 2025). "d4vd Wonders "What Your Waiting For" on Cold Single". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  43. ^ Saenz, Rome (May 5, 2025). "d4vd To Host Free 'WITHERED' Album Showcase In Manila This May". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  44. ^ Carreon, Carla (May 14, 2025). "Singer d4vd to Perform Free Show in Manila, Philippines". Anime Corner. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  45. ^ "d4vd on Living 'Vicariously' Through Others as a Homeschooled Kid — and the Invaluable Advice He Got from SZA (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  46. ^ Kaufman, Gil (April 14, 2025). "D4vd Knows He's No Benson Boone, Cops to Failed Backflip During Coachella Set: 'Humiliation Ritual Complete'". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  47. ^ "Bro Thinks He's Benson Boone". Stereogum. April 12, 2025. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  48. ^ Pointer, Flisadam (April 13, 2025). "d4vd Hilariously Reacts To His Viral Failed Backflip At Coachella 2025". UPROXX. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  49. ^ "d4vd Talks About His Coachella Debut - PAPER Magazine". www.papermag.com. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  50. ^ Jones, Zachary (April 24, 2025). "Genre-bending d4vd set to perform in downtown Indy". wthr.com. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  51. ^ Aubrey, Elizabeth (April 22, 2025). "d4vd announces 2025 UK, European and North American 'Withered' world tour". NME. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  52. ^ Grove, Rashad (December 21, 2023). "After releasing 'Petals to Thorns' and 'Lost Petals,' the Houston native went from a successful gamer to an emerging artist on the alternative scene". BET. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  53. ^ Sarca (April 30, 2024). "d4vd Interview: The Invincible". Anime Corner. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  54. ^ "Myrtle Sarrosa helps D4vd cosplay Uchiha Sasuke from 'Naruto'". GMA News Online. May 18, 2025. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  55. ^ Burke, David Anthony (October 9, 2023). "d4vd in Japan @d4vd" (Interview). Interviewed by Takashii from Japan – via YouTube.
  56. ^ Madarang, Charisma (August 28, 2023). "Streamy Awards 2023: The Complete Winners List". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  57. ^ Iasimone, Ashley (July 24, 2023). "2023 Streamy Awards Nominations Announced: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  58. ^ Aniftos, Rania (August 28, 2023). "Watch the 2023 Streamy Awards Here". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
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  60. ^ "2024 BMI Pop Music Awards". BMI.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  61. ^ Grein, Paul (February 24, 2025). "Wicked, Like a Bird Among Winners at 2025 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2025.

Cited literature

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Zebua, Gifford; Silalahi, Charles; Latupeirissa, Kezia (February 25, 2025). "Analysis of Deixis in D4vd Song Lyrics Entitled Here With Me". Journal of Comprehensive Science. doi:10.59188/jcs.v4i2.3020.

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