Lucky Daye

David Debrandon Brown (born September 25, 1985), profesionally known as Lucky Daye, is an American singer and songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is signed to Keep Cool Records and RCA Records. He released his first EP, I on November 9, 2018, and his second EP, II, on February 6, 2019. The EPs were part of a series leading up to his debut studio album Painted, which was released on May 24, 2019.[2][3]

Lucky Daye
Birth nameDavid Debrandon Brown
Born (1985-09-25) September 25, 1985
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2005–present[1]
Labels

Early life

David Debrandon Brown was born on September 25, 1985 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was raised in a cult that forbade secular music, but he discovered an innate knack for singing and taught himself melodies by turning children books into songs of his own. After his mother left the cult, Brown found himself going back to immerse himself in classic R&B and eventually fell hard for the likes of Prince, Rick James, Lauryn Hill, and Stevie Wonder. He soon relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue music.[4][5][6]

Musical career

Daye previously competed on American Idol (Season 4 in 2005), at age 19. He auditioned with "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke, and was given four "yes" votes. He was eliminated shortly after reaching the Top 20.

Daye established himself as a songwriter and background vocalist and landed credits in 2008 on songs by Keith Sweat on his album Just Me and Ne-Yo on "She Got Her Own". During this time, he briefly went under the alias of "D. Brown." In 2014, he wrote for Boyz II Men on the song "Believe Us". During 2016 and 2017, he co-wrote songs released by Keke Palmer ("Enemiez"), Ella Mai ("10,000 Hours," "Down"), Trey Songz ("Song Goes Off"), and two tracks from the album Strength of a Woman by Mary J. Blige, among other contemporary R&B artists.[4]

In October 2018, Daye announced that he has signed to Keep Cool Records and RCA Records, and released his first single called "Roll Some Mo".[7] On November 9, he released his first EP titled I, which is part of a series leading up to his forthcoming debut studio album Painted.[8][9]

On January 17, 2019, Daye released the first single from the second EP in the series called "Karma". On February 6, 2019, he released the second installment of the EP series, II.[10] He is slated to go on tour with Ella Mai beginning in February 2019.[11]

In November 2019, Daye received four nominations at the 62nd Grammy Awards including one for Best R&B Album for his debut Painted.

On November 21 2019, Daye opened for R&B singer Khalid on his Free Spirit tour in New Zealand.

Discography

Albums
Title Album details
Painted
  • Released: May 24, 2019
  • Label: Keep Cool / RCA
  • Format: Digital download, CD

Extended plays
Title EP details
I
  • Released: November 9, 2018
  • Label: Keep Cool / RCA
  • Format: Digital download
II
  • Released: February 6, 2019
  • Label: Keep Cool / RCA
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist
Title Year Album
"Roll Some Mo"[12] 2018 Painted
"Karma"[13] 2019
"Love You Too Much"[14]
"Buying Time"[15] TBA
"Fly" TBA

Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Can You Blame Me" (Kehlani featuring Lucky Daye) 2020 It Was Good Until It Wasn't

Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020 "Roll Some Mo" Best R&B Song Nominated
Best R&B Performance Nominated
"Real Games" Best Traditional R&B Performance Nominated
Painted Best R&B Album Nominated

References
  1. "Lucky Daye Is Turning His Traumatic Religious Upbringing into Hope". Vice.com. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  2. "Lucky Daye Unveils I, Comprised Of First Five Tracks From Forthcoming Debut Album". Broadwayworld. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  3. Mahadeven, Tara. "Listen to Lucky Daye's New Project 'I'". Complex. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  4. Kellman, Andy. "Lucky Daye - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  5. Chesman, Donna-Claire. "Meet Lucky Daye, the R&B Singer Who Ran out of Fucks". DJBooth. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  6. "Lucky Daye Ignites the Start of an Impressive R&B Career With "Roll Some Mo"". Ones To Watch. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  7. "RCA / KEEP COOL's newest signee Lucky Daye shares his new song "Roll Some Mo"". Revolt. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  8. "New Music: Lucky Daye – Roll Some Mo". You Know I Got Soul. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  9. Leight, Elias. "Lucky Daye Doesn't Want to Fit In". Rolling Stone.
  10. Ichiki, Chase. "Lucky Daye delivers his second installment "II" of his debut album". Revolt. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  11. "Lucky Daye Releases New Single KARMA". Broadwayworld. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  12. P., Milca. "Lucky Daye Makes His Debut With "I"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  13. "Lucky Daye releases new single "Karma"". Revolt. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  14. "Lucky Daye Drops Tearjerker "Love You Too Much"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  15. "Lucky Daye Is Back With Smooth New Song "Buying Time"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
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