Santan Dave

Santan Dave is an English rapper known for his rise to fame through his music and collaborations with other artists.

Rapper

June 5, 1998

Gemini

26

London, England

David Orobosa Omoregie, known as Santan Dave, was born on June 5, 1998, and is a British rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He gained widespread recognition with his politically charged debut single “Black” in 2016, addressing racism in the UK. Dave’s music often discusses issues such as poverty, mental health, and race. He has released two critically acclaimed albums, “Psychodrama” and “We’re All Alone in This Together,” and has won numerous awards, including two Brit Awards and the Mercury Prize. Dave has collaborated with artists like Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, and Burna Boy.

In 2023, Dave released his latest single “Special,” following the success of previous hits like “Location” featuring Burna Boy and “Wanna Know (Remix).” He also released the EP “Sprinter Split Decision” and collaborated on the song “Nothing On You” with Paulo Londra and Ed Sheeran for the album “No.6 Collaborations Project.” Dave’s popularity surged in 2017 with his single “Samantha” featuring J Hus, leading to the release of his EP “Game Over.” He is known for his freestyle rap performances on platforms such as Street Starz and Black Box.

An interesting fact about Santan Dave is that his career began with a freestyle appearance on BL@CKBOX, a YouTube channel promoting upcoming artists.