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Craig David - Rise & Fall Ft. Sting May 2026

is a major R&B hit by British singer Craig David featuring the legendary Sting, released in 2002 as the third single from David's sophomore album, Slicker Than Your Average . Core Background

: Dreaming of making it big and achieving the status and wealth he always wanted. Craig David - Rise & Fall ft. Sting

The lyrics follow a specific narrative arc of a career in the spotlight: is a major R&B hit by British singer

: The track is built upon a prominent sample of Sting's 1993 classic, "Shape of My Heart" . Sting doesn't just provide the sample; he re-recorded vocals and appeared in the music video, marking a rare high-profile crossover between a British R&B star and a rock icon. Sting doesn't just provide the sample; he re-recorded

: The song is a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of fame. It explores how a "superstar" can lose their integrity and burn bridges due to ego, greed, and the superficial lifestyle that comes with success.

Watch the official music video and live performances of this iconic collaboration: Craig David - Rise & Fall (Official Video) ft. Sting YouTube · CraigDavidVEVO

: Losing focus, "blinding" by the lifestyle, and eventually realizing that the "writing is on the wall" once his reputation (the "picture") becomes tainted.

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is a major R&B hit by British singer Craig David featuring the legendary Sting, released in 2002 as the third single from David's sophomore album, Slicker Than Your Average . Core Background

: Dreaming of making it big and achieving the status and wealth he always wanted.

The lyrics follow a specific narrative arc of a career in the spotlight:

: The track is built upon a prominent sample of Sting's 1993 classic, "Shape of My Heart" . Sting doesn't just provide the sample; he re-recorded vocals and appeared in the music video, marking a rare high-profile crossover between a British R&B star and a rock icon.

: The song is a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of fame. It explores how a "superstar" can lose their integrity and burn bridges due to ego, greed, and the superficial lifestyle that comes with success.

Watch the official music video and live performances of this iconic collaboration: Craig David - Rise & Fall (Official Video) ft. Sting YouTube · CraigDavidVEVO

: Losing focus, "blinding" by the lifestyle, and eventually realizing that the "writing is on the wall" once his reputation (the "picture") becomes tainted.