Pink Sweats
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{{Short description|American R&B recording artist}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Pink Sweats
| image = Pink Sweats.jpg
| caption = Pink Sweats in 2020
| alias =
| birth_name = David Bowden{{cite web |last1=Fawcett |first1=Thomas |title=SXSW Music Interview: Pink Sweat$ |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2019-03-15/pink-sweat/ |website=The Austin Chronicle |date=March 15, 2019 |access-date=March 22, 2019 |archive-date=March 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322150026/https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2019-03-15/pink-sweat/ |url-status=live }}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|2|14}}
| birth_place = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| occupations = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|record producer}}
| years_active = 2018–present
| label = {{hlist|Human Re Sources|Atlantic}}
Pink Sweat$, LLC
| associated_acts = {{hlist|Kehlani|Mahalia}}
| website = {{URL|https://pinksweatsmusic.com}}
}}
David Bowden (born February 14, 1992), known professionally as Pink Sweats (stylized as Pink Sweat$), is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He released his first EP Volume 1 in 2018, led by the single "Honesty". His debut album, Pink Planet, was released in 2021.
Early life and career
Bowden grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Aaron |title=Pink Sweat$ Is Challenging The Conventions Of Modern R&B With Eye-Catching Style And Sensitive Swag |url=https://uproxx.com/music/pink-sweats-honesty-drama-volume-1/ |website=Uproxx |date=December 7, 2018 |access-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-date=March 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311202034/https://uproxx.com/music/pink-sweats-honesty-drama-volume-1/ |url-status=live }} His father is a minister and his mother is a gospel singer.{{cite web |last1=DeLuca |first1=Dan |title=The Philly recording artist Pink Sweat$ is on the cusp of greatness. Here's how it started. |url=https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/pink-sweat-new-album-the-prelude-20200722.html |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=July 22, 2020 |access-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-date=August 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821100806/https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/pink-sweat-new-album-the-prelude-20200722.html |url-status=live }} He was raised in a religious household and was only allowed to listen to Christian music until he was 17 years old.{{cite web |last1=Reese |first1=Alexis |title=Pink Sweat$: 5 Things You Need To Know |url=https://www.bet.com/article/j93z7b/pink-sweatusd-5-things-you-need-to-know |website=BET |date=January 8, 2020 |access-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-date=October 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028082451/https://www.bet.com/music/2020/01/08/pink-sweat---5-things-you-need-to-know.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Corry |first1=Kristin |title=Pink Sweat$ Is Putting Love Back in R&B |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/bj9maq/pink-sweatdollar-is-putting-love-back-in-randb |website=Vice |date=May 8, 2019 |access-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-date=May 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509113411/https://www.vice.com/en/article/bj9maq/pink-sweatdollar-is-putting-love-back-in-randb |url-status=live }} The first rap artists he listened to were 50 Cent and Kanye West. After graduating high school, Bowden had a three-year battle with achalasia, and his recovery from the disease made him want to pursue music as a full-time career.{{cite magazine | first1=Carl | last1=Lamarre | title=Pink Sweat$ on His Rapid Success In R&B, the Status of 'Volume 2' & How a Near-Death Experience Birthed His Career | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8493347/pink-sweats-interview-volume-1-album | magazine=Billboard | access-date=April 4, 2019 | archive-date=April 7, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407015413/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8493347/pink-sweats-interview-volume-1-album | url-status=live }} His stage name was adopted as he always wore pink sweatpants (taking inspiration from Cam'ron) and was given the nickname "Pink Sweats".{{cite news |last1=Chesman |first1=Donna-Claire |title=Meet Pink Sweat$, the Most Miraculous Singer of 2018 |url=https://djbooth.net/features/2019-01-02-meet-pink-sweats-interview |website=DJBooth |accessdate=January 19, 2019 |archive-date=January 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190120043141/https://djbooth.net/features/2019-01-02-meet-pink-sweats-interview |url-status=live }} He first started making music at the age of 19 as a demo vocalist at Sigma Sound Studios, where he discovered his love for songwriting and began to develop his career in music. He produced in different genres of music for rapper Tierra Whack and country duo Florida Georgia Line.{{cite web |last1=O'Leary |first1=Kathryn |title=Rising R&B Artist Pink Sweat$ May or May Not Lead To Unexpected Pregnancy [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY] |url=https://www.onestowatch.com/blog/rising-rb-artist-pink-sweat-may-or-may-not-lead |website=Ones To Watch |accessdate=January 19, 2019 |archive-date=January 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190120043053/https://www.onestowatch.com/blog/rising-rb-artist-pink-sweat-may-or-may-not-lead |url-status=live }}
On July 12, 2018, he released his first single "Honesty", which later started to gain attention on streaming platforms, reaching number 10 on Spotify's US Viral Chart.{{cite web |title=Pink Sweat$ |url=https://thricecookedmedia.com/pink-sweat/ |website=Thrice Cooked Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119230743/https://thricecookedmedia.com/pink-sweat/ |archive-date=January 19, 2019|accessdate=January 19, 2019}} The song's popularity was boosted after it was featured in Spotify's "Are & Be" playlist. A remix featuring Jessie Reyez was released afterwards.{{cite web |last1=Hare |first1=Anders |title=Pink Sweat$ Releases 'Honesty (Remix)' Featuring Jessie Reyez |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2019/11/pink-sweat-releases-honesty-remix-featuring-jessie-reyez/ |website=Rated RnB |date=November 11, 2019 |access-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-date=January 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124034222/https://ratedrnb.com/2019/11/pink-sweat-releases-honesty-remix-featuring-jessie-reyez/ |url-status=live }} He released the second single "No Replacing You" on July 26.{{cite web |title=Pink Sweat$ - No Replacing You |url=https://www.bangeroftheday.com/single-post/2018/08/02/Pink-Sweat---No-Replacing-You |website=Banger of the Day |accessdate=January 19, 2019 |archive-date=January 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190120043044/https://www.bangeroftheday.com/single-post/2018/08/02/Pink-Sweat---No-Replacing-You |url-status=dead }} His debut EP Volume 1 was released on November 2, 2018, as the singer put out a music video for "Drama" later that month. He later followed this release with the sequel EP Volume 2.{{cite web |title=Pink Sweat$ Drops 'Volume 1' |url=https://defpen.com/pink-sweat-volume-1/ |website=Def Pen |date=November 2, 2018 |accessdate=January 19, 2019 |archive-date=February 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218155413/https://defpen.com/pink-sweat-volume-1/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Hussein |first1=Wandera |title=Pink Sweat$'s "Drama" video is a triumphant glo-up story |url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/11/30/pink-sweats-drama-video-premiere |website=The Fader |accessdate=January 19, 2019 |archive-date=January 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190120043013/https://www.thefader.com/2018/11/30/pink-sweats-drama-video-premiere |url-status=live }} Each EP contains 5 songs; Bowden stated it was an intentional decision to make short songs designed for streaming.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Bowden's album was pushed back, and he released an EP, titled The Prelude, in its place. In February 2021, Pink Sweats' debut album, Pink Planet, was released.{{cite web |last1=Pareles |first1=Jon |title=Pink Sweats Harnesses the Power of Niceness |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/arts/music/pink-sweats-pink-planet-review.html |website=The New York Times |date=February 16, 2021 |access-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225134023/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/arts/music/pink-sweats-pink-planet-review.html |url-status=live }} The album work began in the end of the 2019 and continued for roughly a year.{{cite web |last1=Okon |first1=Wongo |title=Pink Sweats And His 'Pink Planet' Welcome All Visitors To Be Their Most Natural Selves |url=https://uproxx.com/music/pink-sweats-pink-planet-interview/ |website=Uproxx |date=February 17, 2021 |access-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-date=February 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224211902/https://uproxx.com/music/pink-sweats-pink-planet-interview/ |url-status=live }} In January 2021, a remix of the album's single "At My Worst" was released with Kehlani.{{cite web |last1=Tigg |first1=Fnr |title=Kehlani Connects With Pink Sweats for "At My Worst" Remix |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2021/01/pink-sweats-kehlani-at-my-worst-remix |website=Complex |date=January 27, 2021 |access-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-date=April 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415180327/https://www.complex.com/music/2021/01/pink-sweats-kehlani-at-my-worst-remix |url-status=live }} The pair performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 10, 2021.{{cite magazine |title=Pink Sweats and Kehlani are Fire & Ice for 'At My Worst' Performance on 'Fallon': Watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9537604/pink-sweat-kehlani-at-my-worst-fallon/ |magazine=Billboard |date=March 10, 2021 |access-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-date=March 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311212905/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9537604/pink-sweat-kehlani-at-my-worst-fallon/ |url-status=live }}
Pink Sweats performed at the 14th Seoul Jazz Festival on May 25, 2022.{{Cite web |title=3년 만의 '서울재즈페스티벌'…핑크스웨츠 첫 내한 |url=https://www.newstomato.com/ReadNews.aspx?no=1118549 |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=www.newstomato.com}}
Personal life
Bowden became engaged to his girlfriend, JL Bunny, in March 2021. They married on August 21, 2022.{{cite web |last1=Avila |first1=Daniela |title=Pink Sweat$ Says 'Every Song I Write Is About' His Fiancée JL Bunny: I 'Made Her Fall in Love' |url=https://people.com/music/pink-sweats-writes-every-song-about-fiancee-jl-bunny/ |website=PEOPLE}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
=Extended plays=
=Singles=
==As lead artist==
==As featured artist==
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|+ ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:16em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:1em;" | Year ! scope="col" rowspan="1"| Album |
scope="row"| "Man on Fire"{{cite web |title=Man on Fire (feat. Pink Sweat$) |url=https://music.apple.com/ca/music-video/man-on-fire-feat-pink-sweat%24/1441650876 |website=iTunes |date=November 8, 2018 |access-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119230740/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/music-video/man-on-fire-feat-pink-sweat$/1441650876 |url-status=live }} {{small|(Thutmose featuring Pink Sweat$)}} | 2018 | Man on Fire |
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scope="row"| "Upset" {{Small|(Gashi featuring Pink Sweat$ and Njomza)}} | 2020 | 1984 |
scope="row"| "Make It Hot" {{Small|(ALLY featuring Pink Sweat$)}} | 2024 | {{N/A}} |
= Guest appearances =
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