American singer-songwriter (born 2005)
D4vd
D4vd in 2023
Birth name David Anthony Burke Born (2005-03-28 ) March 28, 2005 (age 19)
Queens ,
New York City , U.S.Origin
Houston , Texas Genres Occupation(s) Years active 2021–present
[2] Labels
Musical artist
David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as D4vd (pronounced David, stylized in all
lowercase ),
[5] is an American singer and songwriter. He is a content creator for
gaming and
lifestyle brand
100 Thieves . He is best known for his songs "
Romantic Homicide " and "
Here with Me ", both of which experienced international chart success.
Early life
Born David Anthony Burke
[6]
[7] in
Queens, New York City ,
[8] he would later move to
Houston, Texas .
[9]
[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.
[10] He was homeschooled after seventh grade.
[11]
Career
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.
[12] 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.
[13] "Romantic Homicide" charted at No. 3 on the
Hot Alternative Songs charts.
[14] The song's success led to Burke being contacted by Darkroom and
Interscope Records , leading to him signing with the label in September 2022.
[15] 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.
[16]
2023–2024: Extended plays and new music
Burke's debut extended play,
Petals to Thorns , was released through Darkroom/Interscope records on May 26, 2023.
[17] On September 8, he released his second EP, The Lost Petals , serving as a continuation to Petals to Thorns .
[18]
Burke released two songs, "Leave Her" and "2016", as a double single titled Withering on February 9, 2024.
[19] 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 .
[20]
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".
[21]
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
Other charted songs
Tours
Headlining
Supporting
Notes
^ "Placebo Effect" did not enter the
NZ Top 40 Singles Chart , but peaked at number 38 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
[57]
^ "Worthless" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 25 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
[58]
^ "Sleep Well" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 22 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
[59]
^ "The Bridge" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 35 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
[61]
^ "Leave Her" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 31 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
[62]
^ "My House Is Not a Home" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 14 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
[63]
^ "Feel It" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 12 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
[65]
References
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c Firth, Abigail (September 28, 2022).
"d4vd: multi-genre visionary turning TikTok attention into major chart success" .
NME .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
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"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 .
^
"Artists" .
Interscope Records .
Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
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"Inside Track: Music Biz Gets Back-to-School With Exec Moves, Deals for Ice Spice, Blondshell, d4vd & More" .
Billboard .
Archived from the original on January 26, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
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"5 songs you must hear this week: 03 October 2022" .
Global News .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
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"Hot 100 First-Timers: D4vd Debuts With Breakthrough Hit "Romantic Homicide" " .
Billboard .
Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"d4vd's Haunting "Romantic Homicide" Is the Birth of a New Timeless Artist" .
Archived from the original on October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022 .
^ Lee, Cydney (May 15, 2023).
"How Fortnite Led to 18-year-old D4vd Quietly Dominating Alternative Music" .
Billboard . Retrieved June 27, 2023 .
^
"d4vd "Romantic Homicide" Official Lyrics & Meaning - Verified" .
YouTube . November 11, 2022.
Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2023 .
^ Herh, Kala (December 5, 2022).
"The Story of D4vd" .
V . Retrieved June 2, 2024 .
^ Armstrong, Megan (June 2, 2023).
"How Singer-Songwriter D4vd Became the Mouthpiece for Gen-Z Heartache" . GQ . Retrieved March 23, 2023 .
^
"Best New Artists" .
Complex .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
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"d4vd Releases Video for Track "Romantic Homicide" " .
Complex .
Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
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a
b Peak chart positions on Billboard ' s Hot Alternative Songs:
^
"D4vd Engages in "Romantic" 4Play" .
Hits . September 14, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
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a
b Peak chart positions on RIAS's Top Streaming Chart:
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ Horvath, Zachary (February 9, 2024).
"D4vd Delivers Emo Alternative Cuts On His Two Pack "Withering" " . HotNewHipHop . Retrieved May 25, 2024 .
^ Horvath, Zachary (April 1, 2024).
"D4vd Continues To Solidify His Hitmaking Skills On "Feel It" " . HotNewHipHop . Retrieved April 16, 2024 .
^ Burke, David Anthony (October 9, 2023).
"d4vd in Japan @d4vd" (Interview). Interviewed by Takashii from Japan – via
YouTube .
^ @billboardcharts (June 5, 2023).
"Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (
Tweet ). Retrieved June 6, 2023 – via
Twitter .
^
"Albumit 22/2023" .
Musiikkituottajat . Retrieved June 4, 2023 .
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"2023 22-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian).
AGATA . June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023 .
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"Album 2023 uke 22" .
VG-lista . Retrieved June 3, 2023 .
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"NZ Top 40 Albums Chart" .
Recorded Music NZ . June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023 .
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b
c
"Canadian certifications – D4vd" .
Music Canada . Retrieved September 20, 2023 .
^ Peaks in the US:
^ Peaks in Australia:
^ Peak chart positions on Billboard ' s Canadian Hot 100:
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"Discography D4VD" . Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023 .
^ Peak chart positions in Lithuania:
^
"Discography d4vd" . charts.nz . Retrieved April 22, 2023 .
^
"D4VD | full Official Chart History" .
Official Charts Company .
Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2024 .
^ Peaks on the Billboard Global 200:
^
"D4vd - Run Away" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - You and I" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - Life's a Dream" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - Bleed Out" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - It's That Time Again" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - Decide" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - More Than Just Friends" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - Dirty Secrets" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - Take me to the Sun" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - Fly Away" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - Separate" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - Never Again" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - Wasting Your Time" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - Right Now" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd - DTN" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
a
b
"American certifications – D4vd" .
Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved June 1, 2024 .
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b
"ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023" (PDF) .
Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved June 18, 2024 .
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a
b
"British certifications – D4vd" .
British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved October 21, 2023 . Type D4vd in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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"New Zealand single certifications – D4vd – Romantic Homicide" .
Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved December 3, 2022 .
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"D4vd - Here with Me" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .
^
"D4vd -Placebo Effect" .
Spotify .
Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 .
^
"NZ Hot Singles Chart" .
Recorded Music NZ . February 20, 2023.
Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023 .
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"NZ Hot Singles Chart" .
Recorded Music NZ . March 20, 2023.
Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023 .
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"NZ Hot Singles Chart" .
Recorded Music NZ . April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023 .
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"Future Releases on Triple A (AAA) Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases" . AllAccess .
Archived from the original on June 18, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2023 .
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b
"NZ Hot Singles Chart" .
Recorded Music NZ . June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023 .
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"NZ Hot Singles Chart" .
Recorded Music NZ . February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024 .
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"NZ Hot Singles Chart" .
Recorded Music NZ . March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024 .
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"Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 3 May 2024" . Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 3, 2024 .
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"NZ Hot Singles Chart" .
Recorded Music NZ . April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024 .
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