Rising singer-songwriter David S. Gray continues to surprise us on his sonic flexibility, returning to 2022 with an assertive, new remix and reimagined music video for his hit single “Talk 2 Me Nice”.
The self-proclaimed “urban-pop artist with a country twist” enlists the help of Alabama-bred rapper Yung Bleu and Nigerian artist Runtown to add a new flavor to the record with a blend of up-tempo vocals and feel good production over a low-key electronic island foundation. The remix’s music video is a continuation of the original single’s video where the new visual offering seemingly drops us back into the summer house party and Yung Bleu is on the guestlist.
“I made this record with an aAfrobeat-Caribbean vibe and immediately could hear Yung Bleu hopping on it. I was out in Atlanta and our managers connected us. He loved it and cut a verse and part of the hook. Then we got the stamp of Nigerian approval when Runtown got into the mix,” explains David S. Gray
New York-born and Mississippi-raised, David S Gray is a small town country boy turned rising R&B/pop star who always knew music was his destiny. Although he grew up on a farm in Mississippi with a family of 10, he had bigger dreams than inheriting the family business. David began making music at a very young age citing early influences of his father James Douglas Gray who played the trumpet at home and made him play on the pots and pans. David is now a multi-instrumentalist, having taught himself to play the piano, drums and guitar.
Over the years, he picked up piano, guitar, and the drums, finding influence from the greats like Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder. At 17, he made the big jump to leave his high school basketball career behind and commit his all to music. He found networking opportunities in Atlanta, where he wrote and recorded music with fellow writers and producers in the industry. He also secured opportunities for himself as a hip-hop dancer and instructor, making him a triple threat.
After moving to Atlanta full time, David found himself broke and homeless while grinding to make his dream a reality. David discussed his knack for networking and eventually pulled himself up, soon finding the heart of his sound in a rich blend of country, pop, and R&B.. During the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, David decided to release his debut single “Found Love” as a way to use his music to motivate and inspire others through dark times. David has since carved out his own lane and is gearing up for the release of his debut project this Spring 2022.
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