The Time Is Now

by Craig David

Overview

Following My Intuition, Craig David's first album of original material in nearly a decade, returned the singer to the top of the U.K. pop chart for the first time since his 2000 debut. David was shrewd to quickly capitalize on the commercial resurgence with The Time Is Now, a set that is less scattered stylistically, dominated by tropical house and trap stylings. David reunites with Fraser T. Smith, who produces almost half of the 12 standard edition cuts, including the Top Ten U.K. hit "I Know You," a sweeping ballad with a stadium-ready chorus led by Bastille's Dan Smith. Jonas Blue, who broke through in 2015 with his remake of "Fast Car," likewise gets into the sprightly spirit with "Heartline," one of the album's brighter moments, where David's good-guy sincerity shines through. Another highlight pairs David again with Kaytranada, who cooks up a glinting, lightly stomping beat that serves the singer as well as "Got It Good." ~ Andy Kellman

Product Details

Release Date:	02/16/2018
Label:	Speakerbox / Insanity
UPC:	0889854702618
Rank:	110719

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Magic
2. Heartline
3. Brand New
4. Going On
5. Love Me Like It's Yesterday
6. For the Gram
7. Get Involved
8. I Know You

Disc 2

9. Live in the Moment
10. Love Will Come Around
11. Somebody Like Me
12. Focus
13. Reload
14. Talk to Me
15. Talk to Me, Pt. 2

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Craig David   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Chase & Status   Primary Artist
GoldLink   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
AJ Tracey   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
JP Cooper   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Bastille   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Ella Mai   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Mark Asari   Chant,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Ed Drewett   Chant,Vocals
Dan Smith   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Phebe Edwards   Vocals (Background)
Rachel Furner   Vocals (Background)
Raoul Chen   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jacob Manson   Guitar,Keyboards
Tre Jean-Marie   Chant,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Lauren Smith   Vocals (Background)
Fraser T. Smith   Guitar,Keyboards
Brandon Michael   Chant,Vocals
Carmen Reece   Vocals (Background)
Chris Laws   Drums,Percussion
Steve Mac   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Fraser T. Smith   Keyboard Programming,Mixing,Composer,Producer,Drum Programming
Sam Roman   Composer
Wez Clarke   Mixing
Guy Robin   Composer
Colin Lester   A&R,Executive Producer
Ed Drewett   Composer
Dan Smith   Composer
Manon Grandjean   Engineer
Rachel Furner   Composer
Raoul Chen   Composer,Engineer,Instrumentation
John Paul Cooper   Composer
Kaytranada   Mixing,Producer
Louis Kevin Celestin   Composer
Jacob Manson   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Drum Programming
Diztortion   Mixing,Producer
D'Anthony Carlos   Composer
Jonas Blue   Mixing,Producer
Tre Jean-Marie   Composer,Producer,Vocal Mixing,Vocal Producer
Andrew Whitton   Photography
Josiah David Dixon   Composer
Ali Fletcher   A&R
Che Wolton Grant   Composer
Tyrrell Paul   Composer
Craig David   Composer
Carmen Reece   Composer
Chris Laws   Engineer
Steve Mac   Composer,Producer
Matt Dodds   A&R
Daniel Pursey   Engineer
Rob Macfarlane   Engineer
Stuart Hawkes   Mastering