1945–1981
Biography · Music
Dave (rapper)
1998–
United Kingdom
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David Orobosa Michael Omoregie (born 5 June 1998), known professionally as Dave or Santan Dave, is an English rapper. He is known for his socially conscious lyricism and wordplay. Dave released his debut extended play Six Paths in 2016, after the release of several successful singles, including the grime song "Thiago Silva" (with AJ Tracey). That same year, Canadian rapper Drake premiered a remix of Dave's song "Wanna Know" on the former's OVO Sound Radio. Dave released his second EP Game Over in 2017. In 2018, his political song "Question Time", which directed criticism towards the British government, won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song. Released that same year, his single "Funky Friday" (featuring Fredo), became his first number-one song on the UK singles chart and received triple platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
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