22 (Deluxe) Tracklist
22 is the eighth studio album by R&B and pop artist Craig David, released on September 30, 2022, via TS5 and Moor Records. The title for the album was revealed on October 23, 2021, with its release date of September 30, 2022, confirmed on June 13, 2022. The album marked David’s first in four years since the release of The Time is Now in 2018. A standard edition of the album was released the same day, excluding tracks thirteen to seventeen.
The lead single from the album, “Who You Are,” featuring first time collaborator MNEK, was released on October 22, 2021. The second single, “My Heart’s Been Waiting for You,” featuring Duvall, was released on April 15, 2022. The third single, “G Love,” featuring Nippa, was released on June 10, 2022. The fourth single, “DNA,” with Galantis, was released on July 29, 2022.
“22 (Deluxe)” Q&A
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What have the artists said about the album?
There are times you want to turn something on and [exhale]. I feel like if it hits right, it’ll touch people’s souls. With 22, I really wanted to make a body of work. I know albums have, in some respects, become a thing of the past. You can have playlists now, where you pick your own songs and create your own album, I get that. But I made sure the record arcs from “Teardrops” all the way to “Yes,” which is on the deluxe version. You get your R&B, garage, and dance tunes, but it’s all positioned right. Then there’s the symbolism of the number. It’s 22 years since my first album, but if you’re into numerology and angel numbers, 22 is a powerful, “master builder” number. It’s about creating a foundation, bringing people together, and understanding your service.
— via Bustle (2022)
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What have the artists said about the album collaborations?
Rather than just working with a person because they’ve got good stats or streaming numbers, for me, it’s about the relationship we’re forming. Everyone I’ve worked with on this album, I feel like we’ve got a really good rapport. I can hit them up and we can talk about life and vibe. With Wretch, he’s someone I’ve always had so much love for. I think he’s one of the most talented rappers in the country. He’s conscious and he speaks his truth, and he does it in a way that has swag. Not only is he a good rapper, but he’s also amazing with melodies. He can sing.
— via Bustle (2022)
