At 22 years of age, David Abiona, aka davecreates, is a distinct young creative bringing fresh vibes and intricate lyricism to the table. Through his art, he delivers rhythmic rhyme, witty wordplay and profound perspective over the backdrop of soulful soundscapes. He expresses hope and excellence, while challenging listeners to be the best version of themselves.

The Essex local, who originally hails from South-East London, grew up in a church environment where he started to play the drums before the age of ten. He picked up the keyboard and bass guitar during his teenage years, teaching himself to play and unknowingly strengthening a deep bond between himself and music. His passion for music flourished, particularly in his university years, where he would meet other musicians, poets and rappers. There he would regularly take part in jam sessions and enhance his ever-growing writing ability by crafting spoken word pieces and performing at various church and university events.

His music has been well received, both among UK and US audiences. He has several features on Rapzilla, the US-based and world-leading platform covering Christian hip-hop music, as well as having multiple songs curated as part of the Spotify “Blessings” playlist, which has over 100,000 followers. He has also had radio interviews and performances on BBC Radio West Midlands and Premier Gospel Radio Station.

davecreates aspires to follow in the footsteps of other talented British artists such as Hawk House, Little Simz and George the Poet, and make music that engages minds, challenges perspectives and is felt deep in the soul.