d4vd
{{Short description|American singer-songwriter (born 2005)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = d4vd
| image = Burke singing at a concert.jpg
| caption = d4vd in 2023
| birth_name = David Anthony Burke
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2005|3|28}}
| birth_place = Queens, New York City, U.S.
| origin = Houston, Texas
| genre = {{hlist|Alternative|indie|rock|R&B{{Cite web|last=Firth|first=Abigail|url=https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/d4vd-artist-romantic-homicide-interview-bandlab-radar-3317893|title=d4vd: multi-genre visionary turning TikTok attention into major chart success|access-date=2022-10-07|website=NME|date=September 28, 2022|language=en|archive-date=October 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007171937/https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/d4vd-artist-romantic-homicide-interview-bandlab-radar-3317893|url-status=live}}}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2021–present{{Cite web|title=Check out "Romantic Homicide" the new tune from d4vd|url=https://www.outinperth.com/check-out-romantic-homicide-the-new-tune-from-d4vd/|access-date=2022-10-07|website=OutInPerth|date=September 22, 2022 |language=en|archive-date=October 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007174841/https://www.outinperth.com/check-out-romantic-homicide-the-new-tune-from-d4vd/|url-status=live}}
| label = {{Hlist|Darkroom|Interscope{{cite web |url=https://www.interscope.com/artists |title=Artists |publisher=Interscope Records |access-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928004314/https://www.interscope.com/artists |url-status=live }}{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/ice-spice-blondshell-d4vd-record-deals-inside-track/|title=Inside Track: Music Biz Gets Back-to-School With Exec Moves, Deals for Ice Spice, Blondshell, d4vd & More|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2022-10-07|archive-date=January 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126232248/https://www.billboard.com/pro/ice-spice-blondshell-d4vd-record-deals-inside-track/|url-status=live}}}}
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David Anthony Burke{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/hot-100-first-timers-d4vd-romantic-homicide-1235138067/|title=Hot 100 First-Timers: D4vd Debuts With Breakthrough Hit "Romantic Homicide"|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2022-10-07|archive-date=October 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006115014/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/hot-100-first-timers-d4vd-romantic-homicide-1235138067/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/d4vd-romantic-homicide |title=d4vd's Haunting "Romantic Homicide" Is the Birth of a New Timeless Artist |access-date=October 14, 2022 |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014181543/https://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/d4vd-romantic-homicide |url-status=live }} (born March 28, 2005),https://www.instagram.com/d4vddd/p/C5HQbkpuVmM/ known professionally as d4vd (pronounced {{respell|DAY|vid}}),{{cite web |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/9170421/5-songs-you-must-hear-this-week-03-october-2022/ |title=5 songs you must hear this week: 03 October 2022 |website=Global News |access-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007171834/https://globalnews.ca/news/9170421/5-songs-you-must-hear-this-week-03-october-2022/ |url-status=live }} 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, is set to be released on April 25, 2025.
Early life
Born in Queens, New York City,{{Cite magazine |last=Lee |first=Cydney |date=May 15, 2023 |title=How Fortnite Led to 18-year-old D4vd Quietly Dominating Alternative Music |magazine=Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/features/d4vd-romantic-homicide-21-under-21-list-fortnite-interview-1235326094/ |access-date=June 27, 2023}} he would later move to Houston, Texas.{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tZmNdEsJ6Ms|title=d4vd "Romantic Homicide" Official Lyrics & Meaning - Verified|access-date=2023-01-05|via=YouTube|date=November 11, 2022 |language=en|archive-date=March 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318013902/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tZmNdEsJ6Ms|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite magazine|last=Herh|first=Kala|url=https://vmagazine.com/article/meet-d4vd-your-new-musical-obsession/|title=The Story of D4vd|magazine=V|date=December 5, 2022|access-date=June 2, 2024}} He was home-schooled after seventh grade.{{Cite web |last=Armstrong |first=Megan |date=June 2, 2023 |title=How Singer-Songwriter D4vd Became the Mouthpiece for Gen-Z Heartache |url=https://www.gq.com/story/d4vd-petals-to-thorns-interview |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=GQ |language=en-US}}
Career
File:D4vd at the Fonda Theatre (cropped).jpg for the My House Is Not a Home Tour.]]
= 2021–2022: Early career and rise to prominence =
Burke's career in music started when he made montage videos of the video game Fortnite. To avoid receiving copyright strikes, he decided to make his own music.{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/best-new-artists-august-2022/d4vd|title=Best New Artists|access-date=2022-10-07|website=Complex|language=en|archive-date=October 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007174526/https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/best-new-artists-august-2022/d4vd|url-status=live}} Before his rise to prominence, Burke released his music to SoundCloud, including songs such as "You and I" and "Take Me To the Sun". He released the single "Romantic Homicide" on July 20, 2022, after snippets of it went viral on TikTok.{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/d4vd-romantic-homicide-video|title=d4vd Releases Video for Track "Romantic Homicide"|access-date=2022-10-07|website=Complex|language=en|archive-date=September 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921210140/https://www.complex.com/music/d4vd-romantic-homicide-video|url-status=live}} "Romantic Homicide" charted at No. 3 on the Hot Alternative Songs charts. The song's success led to Burke being contacted by Darkroom and Interscope Records, leading to him signing with the label in September 2022.{{cite web|url=https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=332902&title=D4VD-ENGAGES-IN-ROMANTIC-4PLAY|title=D4vd Engages in "Romantic" 4Play|website=Hits|date=September 14, 2022|access-date=March 23, 2024}} Originally released to SoundCloud before "Romantic Homicide", Burke's next single, "Here with Me" was officially released to streaming services in September 2022. 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. The majority of these songs were produced using a freemium DAW called BandLab.
= 2023–2024: Extended plays and new music =
Burke's debut EP, Petals to Thorns, was released through Darkroom/Interscope records on May 26, 2023.{{cite magazine|last=Wass|first=Mike|url=https://variety.com/2023/music/news/d4vd-gamer-alt-pop-petals-to-thorns-1235625770/|title=From Gamer to Alt-Pop Star: How D4vd is Conquering Music One DIY Hit at a Time|magazine=Variety|date=May 26, 2023|access-date=March 23, 2024}} On September 8, he released his second EP, The Lost Petals, serving as a continuation to Petals to Thorns.{{cite magazine|last=Taylor|first=Sam|url=https://readdork.com/news/d4vd-video-rehab/|title=D4vd Is Celebrating The Release Of His 'The Lost Petals' With A New Video For 'Rehab'|magazine=Dork|date=September 8, 2023|access-date=May 18, 2024}} In July 2023, he was featured on "Superbloodmoon", a single from Holly Humberstone's debut album.
Burke released two songs, "Leave Her" and "2016", as a double single titled Withering on February 9, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Horvath |first=Zachary |date=February 9, 2024 |title=D4vd Delivers Emo Alternative Cuts On His Two Pack "Withering" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/762373-d4vd-withering-hip-hop-news |access-date=May 25, 2024 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} 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.{{cite magazine|last=Horvath|first=Zachary|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/782697-d4vd-feel-it-invincible-hip-hop-news|title=D4vd Continues To Solidify His Hitmaking Skills On "Feel It"|magazine=HotNewHipHop|date=April 1, 2024|access-date=April 16, 2024}} On July 12, 2024, Burke released the single "There Goes My Baby".{{cite magazine|last=Vigil|first=Dom|url=https://preludepress.com/news/2024/07/12/d4vd-there-goes-my-baby/|title=d4vd Releases New Song, "There Goes My Baby"|magazine=Prelude Press|date=July 12, 2024|access-date=July 12, 2024}}On December 19, 2024, he released the single Where'd It Go Wrong ?.{{Citation |title=d4vd – Where'd It Go Wrong? |url=https://genius.com/D4vd-whered-it-go-wrong-lyrics |access-date=2025-03-19}}
= 2025 — Present: New singles and Debut Album =
On February 7, 2025, he released the single One More Dance.{{Citation |title=d4vd – One More Dance |url=https://genius.com/D4vd-one-more-dance-lyrics |access-date=2025-03-19}} On February 28, he released the single Crashing with Kali Uchis.{{Cite web |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=2025-02-28 |title=Kali Uchis Joins D4vd on 'Crashing' Years After Playing His Song on IG Live |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kali-uchis-d4vd-crashing-new-song-1235282816/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}{{clear}} On March 28, 2025, he released the single "What Are You Waiting For".{{Cite news |last=Horvath |first=Zachary |date=March 29, 2025 |title=d4vd Wonders "What Your Waiting For" on Cold Single |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/898146-d4vd-what-are-you-waiting-for-stream |access-date=April 4, 2025 |work=HotNewHipHop}}
Influences
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", specifically citing the "high energy" shonen genre, including Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, and My Hero Academia, with its "fluid, fast paced movement", considering the fighting "poetic".{{Cite interview |title=d4vd in Japan @d4vd |interviewer=Takashii from Japan |first=David Anthony |last=Burke |url=https://youtube.com/shorts/_I_ZwLNaqEk?si=Vcvxqjyh9NrLqyAC |date=October 9, 2023 |via=YouTube}}
Discography
{{Infobox artist discography
| Artist = D4vd
| Studio = 1
| Live =
| EP = 2
| Singles = 29
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=Studio albums=
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scope="row"| Withered
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= Extended plays =
= Singles =
= Other charted songs =
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|+ List of other charted songs, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| NZ Hot {{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2023-06-02|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=June 5, 2023|access-date=June 3, 2023}}
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scope="row"| "This Is How It Feels" {{small|(with Laufey)}} | 2023 | 31 | Petals to Thorns |
scope="row"| "Remember Me"
| 2024 | 12 |
Tours
=Headlining=
- Petals to Thorns Tour (2023)
- My House Is Not a Home Tour (2024)
=Supporting=
Awards and nominations
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rowspan="2" |BMI Pop Awards
| rowspan="2" |2024 | rowspan="2" |Award-Winning Songs |"Here with Me" |{{won}} | rowspan="2" |{{Cite web |title=2024 BMI Pop Music Awards |url=https://www.bmi.com/award-shows/pop-2024/ |access-date=2025-04-18 |website=BMI.com}} |
"Romantic Homicide"
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Notes
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References
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External links
- {{AllMusic|id=d4vd-mn0004280861}}
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