{"id":44431,"date":"2025-10-25T14:49:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T14:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/dave-releases-new-album-the-boy-who-played-the-harp-new-hip-hop-album-from-dave\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T14:49:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T14:49:59","slug":"dave-releases-new-album-the-boy-who-played-the-harp-new-hip-hop-album-from-dave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/dave-releases-new-album-the-boy-who-played-the-harp-new-hip-hop-album-from-dave\/","title":{"rendered":"Dave Releases New Album \u2018The Boy Who Played the Harp\u2019 &#8211; New hip hop album from Dave"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt Hip Hop Magizine News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9431463036\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dave returns with his eagerly awaited third album, The Boy Who Played the Harp, out now via Neighbourhood Recordings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Widely regarded as the most compelling storyteller of his generation, Dave\u2019s third studio album stands as a bold and deeply significant coming-of-age record. Through breathtaking sonics and infectious rhythms, the album sees Dave confront an array of complex themes, including love, relationships, faith, and the current state of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/dave-releases-new-album-the-boy-who-played-the-harp\/about:blank\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/24f1GFXCkViGoRpmGqlSSl?utm_source=generator\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/24f1GFXCkViGoRpmGqlSSl?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Across the 10 tracks, Dave teams up with a stellar lineup of collaborators, including GRAMMY award-winning artist Tems (Raindance), UK rap legend Kano (Chapter 16), and rising UK star Jim Legxacy (No Weapons) \u2013 whose track \u20183x\u2019 Dave featured on earlier this year. He also reunites with long-time collaborator James Blake (History &amp; Selfish), who previously featured on \u2018Both Sides of A Smile\u2019 from Dave\u2019s critically acclaimed, chart-topping sophomore album \u2018We\u2019re All Alone In This Together.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A seasoned producer, having honed his production talents since 2019\u2019s decade-defining, platinum-selling \u2018Psychodrama,\u2019 Dave produces or co-produces 9 of the 10 tracks on this album, further highlighting his unmatched artistry and musical depth. Long-time fans are also treated to the third installment of his beloved fan-favorite birthday freestyles on \u2018My 27th Birthday,\u2019 which first began with \u2018My 19th Birthday\u2019 on the \u2018Game Over\u2019 EP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As announced last week, Dave will embark on a major European arena tour in February and March 2026, marking his first headline tour since 2022. The 17 date arena run kicks off in Munich at Olympiahalle on February 2nd, continuing through Europe with dates in; Paris, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Dublin before landing in the UK for a national run beginning in Glasgow at the OVO Hydro on March 4th with further dates in Birmingham, Manchester and a massive four nights at the iconic O2 Arena, London giving fans across the UK an unforgettable opportunity to see him live in action<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Boy Who Played the Harp 2026 European Tour Dates<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2\/2\/2026 \u2013 Munich, Germany @ Olympiahalle<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2\/4\/2026 \u2013 Paris, France @ Accor Arena<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2\/6\/2026 \u2013 Brussels, Belgium @ ING Arena<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2\/8\/2026 \u2013 Dusseldorf, Germany @ PSD Bank Dome<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2\/10\/2026 \u2013 Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2\/13\/2026 \u2013 Berline, Germany @ Uber Arena<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2\/15\/2026 \u2013 Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2\/17\/2026 \u2013 Stockholm, Sweden @ Avicii Arena<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3\/2\/2026 \u2013 Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3\/4\/2026 \u2013 Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3\/6\/2026 \u2013 London, UK @ The O2<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3\/7\/2026 \u2013 London, UK @ The O2<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3\/10\/2026 \u2013 London, UK @ The O2<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3\/11\/2026 \u2013 London, UK @ The O2<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3\/13\/2026 \u2013 Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3\/16\/2026 \u2013 Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3\/17\/2026 \u2013 Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Boy Who Played the Harp marks the first release from Dave since 2023, when self-produced <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/central-cee-x-dave-sprinter\/\"><strong>Central Cee collaboration \u2018Sprinter\u2019<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>broke the record for the longest running #1 rap record in UK chart history, succeeding his 2022 single \u2018Starlight\u2019 which set the record for longest-running No.1 solo UK track, and the first UK No.1 by a sole writer and producer in 8 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The record-breaking release of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/dave-were-all-alone-in-this-together-album\/\"><strong>\u2018We\u2019re All Alone In This Together\u2019 in July 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/span> confirmed Dave as one of the most established artists of our time, with the biggest first week sales across all genres for 2 years at the time (74,000+) and the biggest UK Rap record in over a decade, achieving gold status within 3 weeks of release, and quickly becoming his second Platinum album.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt Hip Hop Magizine News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9431463036\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dave returns with his eagerly awaited third album, The Boy Who Played the Harp, out now via Neighbourhood Recordings. 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