Editing Craig David (section)

===2021–2023: album ''22'' and book ''What's Your Vibe?''===
After appearing on KSI's BMG-released album ''[[All Over the Place (KSI album)|All Over the Place]]'',<ref name="bmg.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bmg.com/uk/news/ksi-all-over-the-place.html|title=INTL: KSI releases highly-anticipated sophomore album All Over The Place|date=16 July 2021|website=Bmg.com|access-date=21 December 2021}}</ref> David went independent as a solo artist in order to release his new album.<ref name="bmg.com"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicweek.com/management/read/craig-david-colin-lester-on-what-it-means-to-be-honoured-by-the-queen/082540|title=Craig David & Colin Lester on what it means to be honoured by The Queen|website=Musicweek.com|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=13 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213161254/https://www.musicweek.com/management/read/craig-david-colin-lester-on-what-it-means-to-be-honoured-by-the-queen/082540|url-status=live}}</ref>

In May 2021, he appeared on "Summertime", a single from ''[[People Just Do Nothing]]'' stars Kurupt FM, which appeared on their album ''The Greatest Hits (Part 1)''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/kurupt-fm-collaborate-with-craig-david-on-new-anthem-summertime|title=Kurupt FM collaborate with Craig David on new anthem "Summertime"|website=Thelineofbestfit.com|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=3 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603101927/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/kurupt-fm-collaborate-with-craig-david-on-new-anthem-summertime|url-status=live}}</ref> In October, he scored a top 40 single with MNEK titled "Who You Are", which was produced by Digital Farm Animals and released by Moor in association with BMG.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/craig-david-announces-new-album-with-mnek-collaboration-who-you-are|title=Craig David announces new album with MNEK collaboration "Who You Are"|website=Thelineofbestfit.com|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=13 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213161246/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/craig-david-announces-new-album-with-mnek-collaboration-who-you-are|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20211029/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 &#124; Official Charts Company|website=Officialcharts.com|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029152127/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20211029/7501/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20211126/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 &#124; Official Charts Company|website=Officialcharts.com|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=11 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111152710/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20211126/7501/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/61323/craig-david-and-mnek/|title=CRAIG DAVID & MNEK &#124; full Official Chart History &#124; Official Charts Company|website=Officialcharts.com|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=13 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213161240/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/61323/craig-david-and-mnek/|url-status=live}}</ref>

David ended the year as one of the judges on new talent show ''[[Walk the Line (TV series)|Walk the Line]]''. Debuting on ITV on 12 December 2021, David joined [[Gary Barlow]], [[Dawn French]] and [[Alesha Dixon]] on the judging panel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/dec/13/be-kind-to-yourself-pretend-simon-cowell-new-singing-show-walk-the-line-does-not-exist|title=Walk the Line: has Simon Cowell finally created the cruellest reality show ever?|date=13 December 2021|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=21 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/walktheline|title=Walk the Line: ITV Announce Music Gameshow with Simon Cowell|date=23 June 2021|website=Tvzoneuk.com|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=23 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623111029/https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/walktheline|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://retropopmagazine.com/gary-barlow-simon-cowell-walk-the-line/|title=Gary Barlow to replace Simon Cowell on 'Walk The Line' TV show|website=Retropopmagazine.com|date=1 November 2021|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=13 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213155012/https://retropopmagazine.com/gary-barlow-simon-cowell-walk-the-line/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/bristol-born-singer-ella-rothwell-6339743|title=Bristol-born singer wins the first round of Walk The Line|first=Kiera Jessica|last=Marchant|date=12 December 2021|website=BristolLive.co.uk|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220020120/https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/bristol-born-singer-ella-rothwell-6339743|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2022, David performed at the [[Platinum Party at the Palace]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/craig-david-prince-george-platinum-party-b2227292.html|title=Prince George 'went crazy' for Craig David's Platinum Party outfit|work=The Independent|first=Kate|last=Ng|date=17 November 2022|accessdate=23 May 2023|archive-date=23 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523051143/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/craig-david-prince-george-platinum-party-b2227292.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2022, he performed "[[7 Days (Craig David song)|7 Days]]", "[[Live in the Moment (Craig David song)|Live in the Moment]]" and "[[Fill Me In]]" alongside [[Coldplay]] at [[Wembley Stadium]].

On 30 September 2022, David released his eighth studio album, ''[[22 (album)|22]]'' via his own TS5 label and Moor Records under exclusive license to BMG.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/craig-david-22-album-review-nippa-muni-long-isong-3319640|title=Craig David – '22' album review: a silky R&B revival record|first=Kyann-Sian|last=Williams|website=[[NME]]|date=2 October 2022|access-date=5 October 2022|archive-date=5 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005084847/https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/craig-david-22-album-review-nippa-muni-long-isong-3319640|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was preceded by and features singles "Who You Are" (featuring [[MNEK]]), "My Heart's Been Waiting for You" (featuring Duvall), "G Love" (featuring Nippa) and "DNA" (featuring [[Galantis]]). "Who You Are (Part 2)", "Who You Are" (Stripped) and "DNA (Part 2)" were also released as additional promotional singles.

On 6 October 2022, David released his first book titled ''What's Your Vibe?''; upon announcing the book he stated: "For the past 2 years, I've been working on this book which isn't your typical memoir or self-help manual, but more of a place to share some of the lessons I've learnt over the years that have helped me navigate day to day life".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://craigdavid.com/announcing-my-book-whats-your-vibe/|title=Announcing my book "What's Your Vibe?"|work=Craig David |access-date=25 May 2022|date=25 May 2022|archive-date=3 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703174926/https://craigdavid.com/announcing-my-book-whats-your-vibe/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 14 November 2022, music festival [[Camp Bestival]] announced their 2023 lineup, which included David, alongside [[Primal Scream]], [[Melanie C]], [[Grace Jones]], [[the Kooks]], [[the Human League]] and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/camp-bestival-2023-line-up-primal-scream-grace-jones-human-league-the-kooks-dorset-shropshire-sites-3348796|title=Primal Scream, Grace Jones, The Kooks, Human League and more for Camp Bestival 2023 twin sites line-up|website=NME|last=Krol|first=Charlotte|date=14 November 2022|access-date=17 November 2022|archive-date=17 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117002027/https://www.nme.com/news/music/camp-bestival-2023-line-up-primal-scream-grace-jones-human-league-the-kooks-dorset-shropshire-sites-3348796|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-63621690|title=Camp Bestival Dorset: Grace Jones and Craig David among headliners|website=BBC|date=15 November 2022|access-date=17 November 2022|archive-date=17 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117002033/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-63621690|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 23 February 2023, a 20th anniversary edition of his second album ''Slicker Than Your Average'' was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://craigdavid.com/slicker-than-your-average-20th-anniversary-vinyl/|title=Slicker Than Your Average (20th Anniversary Vinyl)|access-date=23 February 2023|date=23 February 2023|archive-date=3 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603102504/https://craigdavid.com/slicker-than-your-average-20th-anniversary-vinyl/|url-status=live}}</ref>