Clara Amfo Welcomes Craig David on Routes for a Travel-Inspired Trip Down Memory Lane
02/01/2025
The latest episode of Routes sees Clara Amfo joined by the legendary singer, DJ, songwriter, and producer, Craig David, for an intimate and inspiring conversation that spans his incredible journey from Southampton’s Holy Rood Estate to global stardom.
Clara and Craig first crossed paths in 2015, introduced by a mutual friend shortly after Craig had returned to the UK from Miami, and their chemistry shines through in this heartfelt episode. As one of the early pioneers of the UK garage scene, Craig’s career trajectory is extraordinary, taking him from DJing gigs in the UK to living in an infamous Miami penthouse, where he redefined the party scene with his iconic TS5 house parties.
Craig shares some surreal highlights from his career, including hearing his album playing in a remote rainforest shop in Costa Rica and seeing Stevie Wonder singing along to “Walking Away” during one of his performances. Through it all, Craig’s deep gratitude for his family is evident, particularly for his mum, who supported his early gigs by picking him up at 2 a.m. and introducing him to Ibiza for an early family holiday.
As he gears up for his 25th-anniversary tour—his lucky number and incidentally the number of his childhood home—Craig reflects on what inspired his life-changing decision to leave Miami, reconnect with music, and return to the UK.
Routes with Clara Amfo is a travel and lifestyle podcast in partnership with LNER, bringing travel-inspired stories from some of the most fascinating voices in music, culture, and entertainment.
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