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This album is an absolute must...Craig David is the genius in british music that has been missing for so long...he's cool, sophisticated, and crisp...not only great for the underground but for the mainstream too...what a voice and finally a british musician that can crack America! Nic Shaw

Rating: 5 out of 5

Ok well this album has been around for a few years now, but I thought it was wrong for me to overlook it as it deserves a review.This was the debut set from Mr David and its one which took the world by storm. Craig's Uk Garage meets acoutic guitar style makes him unique and this album made him not just another rnb singer.Track 1 Fill Me InThe first solo single Craig released, and one major hit. Lyrically he has not made a better song, and in my opinion this is the definitive Craig David song. Strong Lyrics backed with garage beats. SuperbTrack 2Can't Be Messing AroundCraig shows a different style in this one, with an introduction of his abilty to MC. What this track also shows, is David's use of simple lyrics "onetwothreefourfive,sixseveneightnice, ten come and let me hit it again"Works perfectly.Track 3RendezvousHe shows us he can do the slow jams as well as anyone. This track is beautiful. The musical arrangement is so very sweet, and Craigs vocals are untouchable.Track 47 DaysA number one for the booty man. Not one of my favourites due to the corny lyrics! I like clever lyrics but this is a bit too much. I think ya all know the chorus by now... Track 5Follow MeCraig can do sexy tunes too. This is R Kelly style bump n grind wit ya woman. "Follow me follow me to my bedroom" This is top notch soulful RnB.Track 6Last NightThis song uses the same melody which Craig uses in the Artful Dodger track "Rewind". Once again i feel that this track shows the best of Craig David.Lyrically he is just so ahead of the game, although people would disagree , claiming childish lyrics perhaps? But i feel the feel good style shown in his music and particually this song is needed in todays music climate.Track 7Walking AwayThe 3rd single and the 3rd massive hit. Another beautiful song, and so very chilled. If your reading this I would suspect you would have heard this by now, so i'll say no more but its excellent.Track 8Time To PartySuprised this was never made a single. Its got pop appeal, catchy chours etc. Another feel good track which follows the trend of the album.Track 9Booty ManCheese of the highest order. This is craig David in his full lyrical corniness. And the great thing is he knows it, and he tells us! "With Lyrics to make you say damn, the Booty Man can"Its a very nice track and one worth checking out.Track 10Once In A LifetimeA personal track it seems, and one which we see Craig opening up and telling us how he feels. Which he doesn't tend to do (well up unitl the title track of his new album "Slicker than your Average"Track 11You Know WhatOh yes oh yes, this is a killer track. I said i'm feeling it feeling it...This is my favourite track on the album, and one about how you feel when you find out your girl has been stringing you along. Top StuffTrack 12RewindWhen the crowd say bo....This is a garage Anthem which was a big underground hit.It made Craig David and he should never forget that.OverallIts a top album and one which I believe will go down as a classic, no matter what Craig David does in the future.If You like Rnb and you haven't got this album then you must aks yourself... why?

Rating: 5 out of 5

In light of Craig's recent release "Slicker Than Your Average", his first offering "Born To Do It" is far more steeped in the essence of UK R&B that he was brought up on. The album takes every effort to make him sound as British as possible without the heavy hip-hop beats of the second. The singles show his pure class over his US rivals, with the original guitar riffery that one would not expect from over the Atlantics R&B heavyweights. '7 Days' and 'Walking Away' illustrate the versatility of a catchy hook and good instrumentation. In summary, if you have to make a Craig David purchase make it this one, the range of vocal talent this boy shows here is far superior to the newer material that illustrates how much the USA has robbed him of his UK style.

Rating: 5 out of 5

fantastic album, upbeat and mellow, fabulous song lyrics perfect for driving in your car with the hood down or lying in the garden, highly recommended for people who like garage and R&B

Rating: 5 out of 5

After recently obtaining a copy of the Craig David "Born To Do It" CD, I was absolutely blown away by the unique melodies that are produced on this album. Though his style is similar to Donnell Jones, R. Kelly, and Eric Benet, Craig David I believe leads the pack by offering the same beats as his American counterparts, but he also adds flavor to his album by adding instruments that don't make it sound like the same old R&B we keep hearing. If Craig keeps making tracks as good as the ones he currently produced, I think this boy will blow up on the international scene in no time. Like many others, I am trying to get word of his album to everyone I know here in Cali and hope that his success and music will be a strong presence in America in the very near future.

Rating: 5 out of 5