Dave unleashed a brand new album, “The Boy Who Performed the Harp,” and introduced a 2026 tour after stepping away from solo music for 4 years
Dave dropped his third studio album, The Boy Who Performed the Harp and revealed a 2026 tour throughout the UK and Europe, ending a four-year solo hiatus with a challenge filled with heavyweight options and private reflection.
The South London rapper’s 10-track launch contains appearances from Nigerian vocalist Tems, genre-blending producer James Blake, UK rap legend Kano and rising expertise Jim Legxacy.
Introduced in October 2025, the album marks Dave’s first full-length solo challenge since 2021’s We’re All Alone In This Collectively.
In an emotional Instagram put up asserting the challenge, Dave mirrored on the journey that led to its creation, writing, “After just a few years of soul looking to reach at this level I wish to say thanks to everybody who made this potential… my mum who raised me and gave me my title and future.”
He additionally thanked his followers for his or her unwavering loyalty throughout his time away from music, saying, “Over this time I’ve been away you’ve gotten genuinely saved my life… I get up and take into consideration you and I write and I pray for you and I communicate life into your lives on daily basis I stroll this earth.”
The 27-year-old rapper described the challenge as deeply non secular and purpose-driven, including, “I wish to thank God for taking a scared little boy making an attempt to navigate the world and giving him the prospect to assist others and for safeguarding us all.”
Dave’s previous releases have earned essential acclaim and industrial dominance.
His 2019 debut, Psychodrama, received the Mercury Prize and topped the UK Albums Chart. His sophomore album additionally hit No. 1 and went platinum. In 2023, his joint single “Sprinter” with Central Cee broke a number of data and have become the longest-running No. 1 UK rap single.
Away from music, the 27-year-old artist stayed energetic in philanthropy. In December 2023, he helped elevate greater than $633,000 for kids impacted by battle in Palestine, Sudan and Congo.
He additionally supported his mom’s Juliet O Basis, which gives look after aged sufferers in London and Surrey hospitals.
Dave Pronounces UK & Europe Tour
Dave is about to return to the stage in February 2026 with a number of exhibits throughout the UK and Europe as a part of his upcoming tour.
The performances can be his first main live shows since shifting focus to performing and charity work throughout his prolonged break from releasing solo music.
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