Dave - Picture Me

[@c5lv1n_75]

'You can work a 9-5 if it makes you smile at night' actually made me reflect and made me a lot happier with life at the minute.

[@aleksandra4780]

hi! how's life 3 years later? :) You still happy with life?

[@jeffolay8680]

Aleksandra . Hope he replies

[@aleksandra4780]

@@jeffolay8680 im actually curious tho, how is his life?

[@hearditb4]

Aleksandra im curious too hope he’s doing good

[@ellisbroke]

6am - 2pm for me

[@haych5491]

"Picture me, 23, a bag of sold out shows" This hits different now that Dave's 23 and made it out with all his bros.

[@Kevinsmith-qm9ff]

too lit

[@zt1875]

This is the comment I was looking for because YESSSS👌🏾

[@bladerunner_6628]

Man pictured himself at 23 to a T 💯

[@unlockedaccount]

fr

[@stephanies579]

Coming back after attending his sold out show at the 02 arena in his sold out tour 🙌🏾

[@TheWallofEntertainment]

Dave is genuinely a genius. Unreal

[@Smurfis]

Clever inventive, highly incentive an if you read behind the lines you can tell that he meant it.

[@kingdavid6206]

Thanks I know

[@ll-ov7le]

@@kingdavid6206 lol

[@rajendrarai2058]

🔥

[@elitefearless9455]

Mad to think when this dropped everyone was saying this kids got talent he’s gonna be a big name and now he’s the biggest and best rapper in the uk

[@aaronkiely8208]

Not the biggest stormzy is more popular

[@JPizzy]

100 subs with no Videos not for long

[@alymegahed7158]

J P I mean Stormzy is a legend But Dave... man!!, He’s a genius, he’s so wise, smart. Other rappers want to spread beef and negativity but Dave is always trying to inspire and send a message to others

[@onelly9250]

And everything he said In the first line is happening now. Like how he’s got sold out shows and merch

[@rampilpel1280]

@@alymegahed7158 dave one of the best ever

[@familyvybez3040]

I am a Black father trying to be the change I want to see. I have been teaching my son age 5 to build computers .. he knows all of the components on his own at age 5

[@realjarz1230]

thats sick

[@unlockedaccount]

well done, keep going

[@mayfairbeats4965]

that ladies and gentleman... is how to be a great father

[@dawley3889]

@@mayfairbeats4965 ❤️

[@MUSICASVIEJAS]

amen brother

[@TheCNSR]

Lyricism is on separate levels. While certain man will try to force beef to stay relevant, young Santan drops a banger that proves he can take the lyrical champion award of the month without question.

[@IsssMatrix]

Facts

[@BobbyLeeSnippets]

Spicy

[@joshtheboy6931]

💯💯💯He really is a different breed

[@SC-uy4ny]

Introvert Outside my mans benjamin button fam

[@hovyr6125]

of the century tbh

[@arnoldw877]

I've never heard/ seen of a rapper who's hood smart and book smart

[@KamranAli-sp7xb]

until now

[@muhiburrahman4584]

god blessed him and there's some people like dave

[@SALTYKETCHUP25]

African Prince akala?

[@johneckleston9826]

SALTYKETCHUP25 pretty much, he is the epitome of the original comment haha

[@jackinho1027]

skepta

[@oSolace]

Dave is one of the realest to come out of the scene recently ,nuf.

[@hamzajaved8183]

Trust me JamesOrJesus

[@oliverwest5790]

hamish

[@Arrivez]

next man told me your called Hamish bruv

[@oSolace]

You fucking know boys

[@Dankifyz]

yeah g trust me daddy

[@jts964]

Dave has saved my life. When my best friend died when we were 13, I didn't want to live anymore, listening to Dave shows me that life will work out if you work hard. Thank you, you are my inspiration.

[@nath_arm1887]

I remember when this song came out. So many people believed he had a ghost writer because he was too young to be this talented. I'm glad he finally proved all them haters wrong with all the bangers he's released over time.

[@HardyCaprio]

Beautiful

[@MI-pk3iu]

U 2 in a track would bang

[@harvinderdj]

+Maestro Boss they're making a tune idk when it's coming out

[@PROJECT1LEsprayz]

Hardy hop on a track with Dave I beg

[@YO-xh7zp]

when you gonna jump on a tune together

[@Sploonj]

You two need a track together youre both the best in UK right now and the youngest

[@essg8277]

Daves going to make it far

[@jimc3843]

rt

[@anmolsingh2592]

fr

[@elite_myth1286]

U were right

[@gideonmunyaradzi]

You called it

[@MiloAsp]

Santan Dave is so underrated bro

[@Jimmyconway77]

Not anymore

[@user-tz4tq8py2w]

+RR Rolls top 10 or 15 but not 5

[@HIQ45]

Hes not underrated at all, if he was underrated his vids wouldnt be hitting a million views

[@prodgaming2948]

No he's overrated now

[@kmint5]

+Prod HD fuck off

[@machadogabrielm]

I'm not even british, I wish I could be to understand in depth the lyrics, lots of references to places in UK, but the same way this dude touch me with the soul and flow, awesome!

[@BlueLynx1904]

Gabriel Monteiro Machado that’s impressive!! a lot of americans can’t even understand it

[@nighdellhonor1387]

Anyone here in 2024

[@adedolamuolaribigbe6441]

Yeah

[@ringokursa3374]

Picture me with a baby mum that didn't wanna see me blow, so she let my talent go to waste like Robinho That bar is so mad...

[@joshdraaz5181]

Truss

[@jp_0235]

he knows his football fr!

[@AIlezAlIezAIIez]

Yesss

[@yrendo4526]

I forgot about Robinho man that's mad

[@adeelhussain1674]

Waiting for Robinho to send now ... 😂

[@DavidVujanic]

legend

[@drewrothery7638]

My guy🔥💯

[@HamMarcus]

Vujjjyboi

[@chandakafinkly1223]

Still waiting on that fifa and chill

[@ign18]

@@chandakafinkly1223 same

[@stonecold4164]

Naa he's only 17 and better than 90% of the older uk rappers

[@CurryGoatorMutton]

18*

[@MGTookee]

I'm 17 mate i'm basically eminem

[@tomasmuller6242]

lolol

[@l2erookz]

18 mate

[@MrAdelicious99]

lowe it about 18

[@Fav-ze4pi]

this is genius. Dave this song is like motivation 1000 and some people really need it. I'm so happy my friend introduced me to Dave and I found this song

[@stimulatedtv]

0:26 Well Dave one thing i can tell you my man! You made it! Been following you for 5 years now and you're an inspiration my man! Keep being you.

[@Jimmyconway77]

"So she let me talent go to waste like Robinho" so true where is that don

[@spongebobsquarepants9627]

+Mr Tumble man said mr tumble 😂😂

[@ManLikeAce]

10 toes 10 toes

[@spongebobsquarepants9627]

+Mr Tumble 😂 kl

[@Zoul125]

Robinho has played for Real Madrid, Man City, Milan and Santos All top teams in their country and he still plays for the national team, he went from living in favelas to being a millionaire. I dont know how that is wasting his talents

[@RK-dj8jp]

+Zoul125 oh no, chill

[@youngjeezy6969]

Manlike dave wid dem inspirational quotes at the end and dat jzeeez💥🔥💯

[@harrymurley617]

+Jacob B fuckkk off

[@johnbread2985]

Delete my comment again I dare you

[@regangalbraith00]

+Jacob “Stang” B you fucking little batty boy

[@munifal-shammari3868]

yes bro

[@daveydave2265]

Man bagged the nike sponzorship at 17

[@JobbarJ]

18*

[@DavidKateeba]

hes not sponsored

[@victoroyewolekcng1922]

SS TV he is. Him and aj Tracey both are

[@DavidKateeba]

their not sponspored or signed but they will get free stuff

[@MrWaheedulHaque]

+SS TV thats what a sponsorship is, i have a couple of them 😂😂, i don't get paid but free stuff is always good

[@kaleabtareke]

Dave number one of all time

[@manzilpaudel7478]

Real one, hustle with a passion and a pure heart that's where people recognised you for what impact have you given to them. Raw and rare artist I've found. Blessed

[@jamescarpenter6533]

AJ Tracy X Dave X Kamakaze needs to happen

[@EliteGamer708]

Midlands vs London cypher

[@kaigalloway2287]

Kamaa and Dave, oiiii

[@benoni3063]

And Berna

[@HIQ45]

Coinz, reload, big watch, hardy caprio, eyez, kannan, theres loads of good new school rappers

[@alilambotruck]

too many man sleep on kamakaze

[@raienen7465]

"Picture me, 23 I didn't chase my dreams
My mum wanted me to do finance, so I came off beats
And now I'm sitting at a desk, with a 2 2 in finance" Fml this is my reality though😫 Mum suggested accounting & finance at uni so I picked it after giving up on football (rejected from a SPL youth academy) and not getting the grades to do what I wanted (engineering). If you're still in school don't take this song lightly bro, take the advice given, can't stress. Sounds cliché but chase ur dreams life's no game. I don't even have to

[@xnerzy3030]

Real nigga

[@stolpalmighty8733]

Wats 2 2 tho bro

[@raienen7465]

+STOLP ALMIGHTY A 2 2 is the uni equivalent of a C. 1st (First Class) = 70% - 100% = Grade A 2.1 (Upper second class [aka "two one"]) = 60% - 69% = Grade B 2.2 (Lower second class ["two two"]) = 50% - 59% = Grade C 3rd (Third class) = 40% - 49% = Grade D I think most jobs require 2 2 minimum (if that job requires you to have a uni degree). However some top jobs require 2.1 or better

[@safiya4719]

lol u only need 5 Ds to do engineering woah u must have failed your gcses terribly

[@31charlie61]

hes talking engineering at uni not college g

[@K001-n4e]

'Call me scofield because i've got prison in my skin' Dave knows

[@hamze9305]

yea prison break gang

[@madtingsadting9660]

+Hotline Bling loool

[@EzeeTv]

PRISON BREAK GANGG LIKE DIS COMMENT , LEMME SEE THE GANGG

[@RealestShooteR]

Shut up you gassed pleb

[@kwameduodu6219]

1 Up looooool

[@jokamodz5382]

'Are you trying to touch a nation or are you trying to touch a paigon' Serious Bars

[@declanwalsh2916]

I’ve honestly never been hit this hard by a songs lyrics 🤯

[@jp14nufc]

Everyone's bigging up Wanna Know because of Drake, but this song will always be Dave's best I swear

[@muhiburrahman4584]

hes actually better than drake and in a few years when hes in his 20s he will be big and better

[@jp14nufc]

Muhibur Rahman worried he'll go mainstream tho

[@muhiburrahman4584]

what do you mean by mainstream bro?

[@jp14nufc]

Muhibur Rahman kind of like when he starts to try and get songs in the main chart by singing about shit like hoes and that. It's what half the songs in the UK top 40 are. Just hopes he keeps talking about real shit like in this song

[@muhiburrahman4584]

he will i remember seeing him in endz and asked him few questions but i saw him time ago

[@nafa6640]

I wish guys like Santan and others get noticed and blow more then guys like 67, them man are there to touch a paigon but Santan here is ready to touch a nation fam...

[@rahim4752]

Defo got the recognition he deserved

[@Tom-vu1wr]

@@rahim4752 I'm kinda missing 6 paths Dave tho

[@Rrpelz77888]

@@Tom-vu1wr if he did the same thing over and over again he’d die out, and he’s just trying different styles. I loved psychodrama and a little of six paths

[@xIceyBonez]

this song makes me feel better after results day, school telling me what I can and can't do. kmt

[@ringoffrog4877]

Real talk

[@darrennerrad2682]

truss that ak chatting bare shit

[@pistachio5186]

Rate this guy, heart of gold that doesn't glamourise the hood but glamourises moving away from it. Been there, done that and only 17. Madness

[@KarvenLeonard-rz2qh]

2024 still here??

[@Fjddjdjdjdjjdd]

Same

[@nemo22]

Still

[@Butty.0151]

....

[@falcontecx8337]

👍

[@JoaoVitor-un9qr]

Yes sir

[@ThunderNappy]

GCSE motivation

[@user-ru1re2zj1w]

A bit too late for that. Just got my results.

[@JamNotButter]

+ALSA TRAJEC Lmaoooo Just did a video opening my results on my channel if you wanna check that?

[@samashraf8006]

GCSEs dont mean shit brow

[@WaveyDam]

+Sam Ashraf truss

[@joebrooks5115]

Try applying for medicine with shit GCSE's. Then come back and tell me they don't matter when you get rejected.

[@guruyt8533]

My reaction after watching this was Wow. Dave is very talented hope the music gets him somewhere.

[@Cj-sz2kx]

It did

[@antonmannah5673]

It did

[@AlThurayya7]

Nah I was honestly about to cry listening to this man it felt like you were speaking directly to me, your music is so incredibly moving. The youtes need more music like this man. Anyone in general stuggling needs to hear this tbh. Seriously you could really change so many lives man. I hope people are really absorbing what you're saying.

[@jullietomoregie8206]

Thank you so much

[@AlThurayya7]

@@jullietomoregie8206 hey I'm just curious, why did you say thank you?

[@6kuzen9]

The life you hate is someone's dream life.

[@goodenergy73]

it isnt trust me.

[@Everydayhustle2146]

Dave is such a genius, almost 18 (as he was in this song) and i can’t understand how his lyrics are so wise at that young age; not two like him

[@rapking9041]

On his ep ‘six paths’, he is picturing how is future will be, at the artwork we can see 6 different Dave’s, one’s studying, one is rapping, one is a roadman, other is in jail, other is playing piano and the last one is holding a briefcase(?) , thank god what Dave’s pictured in picture me, is right, he is on top now, his merchandise always sold out. Dave’s the best rapper ever!

[@marcusandreopoulos]

Dave's mum wanted him to get a job in finance, Is that why he's called SANTANdave

[@ImMerkzHD]

Loool Na the main reason is coz he banged squares (Santander)

[@jnpranks7420]

+ImMerkzHD banged squares? tht like an AC or suttin

[@rashka9866]

is that AC?

[@s.shannytink7879]

😂😂😂😂

[@ImMerkzHD]

JN Mayhem yh suttin like that g

[@oni1k]

I just got this shown to me by my teacher fam this hits deep

[@oliverpark3592]

ZX TwoF4c3 your teachers a legend then

[@abidabdi3899]

English teacher or what

[@oni1k]

@@abidabdi3899 nah like mentor

[@F.E.Y.N]

"Picture me a Legend" Don't have to picture that Dave; you're a f**king LEGEND!!!

[@keo6207]

“I put VERBS in a sentence, theres ACTIONS in my letters” I’ve been listening to this song since it came out and I only just caught this I feel so dumb smh

[@adamabdulkadir1085]

I still don’t catch that

[@rahim4752]

This guy has so many mad bars it’s hard to clock all of them🤣 I clock new bars everytime I re listen to daves songs

[@nmteza]

@@adamabdulkadir1085 verbs are doing words so they are actions

[@arshaam2500]

You're the realist UK will ever see. About time we have someone everyone can look up to, my favourite artist legit and he's younger then me

[@YourThoughtsOnThis]

This guy is what the yutes need to look up to if anything but yet some look up to 67, as well as grown men... its sad. Reading a book and showing talent don't make you a nerd or a neek... picking up a strap and nank don't make you safe or cool. They need to think about it, Life is precious.

[@YourThoughtsOnThis]

referral madness Ikr its a shame really.

[@t_yt3266]

Vegeta I agree and he is the only rapper I know who does not swear as much which actually makes it a nice thing to listen too

[@daveedmessages1689]

+Lordwin Anim u0 ነለ8909መነመ.

[@centipedeman338]

Fuck off bitch

[@user-hv6fn4lz3m]

Facts

[@petersimonsindependentblac7404]

This guy is a legend unlike many these other rappers in the UK he talks about real shit.

[@zaya2825]

This is BEAUTIFUL. Few rap songs have moved me to near tears Cus I feel there's so much I wanna do with my life and I partly feel like I've wasted a lot of time but at the same time I'm scared of moving forward Cus of all the opposition I'd have to face.

[@edmcgarry9795]

"Don't let anybody tell you you can't run, dance sing be a baller, u can be a king" Thankyou so much Dave I needed to hear that real talk

[@OfficialRinzy]

I dont care what any1 says this guy is the realest in the scene. Look at the depth of his lyrics! He's only 17... deserves way more attention.

[@eddiefara]

Jme brought me here, glad he did

[@acethestrange5703]

how did he bring you here

[@jabba2072]

Me too. He tweeted it

[@jamiebrennan4925]

Dave

[@motives8036]

Lmao, you seem like a hype man, man has a playlist with florence and the machine & Bugzy Malone

[@justryan7519]

why would you hurt Burt?

[@Amin-zs8yu]

If dave dont make a pt 2 of picture me for his 23rd birthday imma be disappointed

[@Amin-zs8yu]

Todays the dayyy i need that shit dave

[@CynicalPoet92]

He did one better and blessed us with a second album at 23.

[@hayobayo9374]

One of the best songs of all time

[@a1x48]

Lockdown 2020 reminiscing on old times

[@filimonadisu8977]

A1ƎX a

[@bigzy8183]

"Talent go to waste like Robinho" Yeah, hardest.

[@riskjagne3989]

Dave is hardest ever, i ever come across in whole rap game in the world, "man words deep like a well, open your ears well to get th deeps meaning of his words in head like borehole"........man like dave never borrow words, like the colonise country's...... His name santan ,buh praying to almighty to guide him fdom saitan...🇬🇲🇬🇲🇬🇲Dave amma big fan alll the gambia.... I can full song in your name dave love you fam

[@nubiansummer1353]

From picture me to Question time , you're very motivational and the skills you have are used to inspire. YOU & Your family should be proud of what you've accomplished and this is just the beginning.

[@jakesmith6669]

Fast forward to 2022, now he’s 23 selling out the O2 🔥

[@therealasim4922]

Well what can I say, Santan Dave is a true believer in music and the power of it, especially when it comes to the message being heard by those of younger ages. The punchlines had my ears on fire once again 🔥 it's good to see something other than your usual drill/trap music now and again 💥 keep up the good work bro

[@donc7662]

This song will be relevant for the rest of my life.

[@moonlightwaster]

Wish I listened to Dave when I first heard this track 8 years ago... 2 friends dead and the others in jail... smh

[@LaJayahPaz-xq3nr]

This needs to be in the radio 💯💯 tired of the other bs

[@emmanuellabaiden7056]

Glory be to GOD.

[@markmiller1787]

He’s going down as 1 of the best from the Uk 👌🏻

[@Christopher_J]

I wish Santan Dave continued success; he dropping powerful & life altering messages in his lyrics. There is definitively hope for the youth coming up. Respect Santan; I see you👍🏾

[@danr6157]

I love Dave and his Music because he just portrays his and other people's lives in a meaningful song he deserves all his loyal fans and he should have a lot more recognition.

[@HerbalistintheHood369]

Oh wow what a DEEP message....picture your vision mentally...EVERYTHING in this world starts within the MIND...the mental plane as an idea, thought or vision before it manifests in the physical world...thank you Dave your message, so profound from such a young soul!

[@tinymadness22]

Dave making this at 18/19 years old is mad tbh, such a good, meaningful and strong song

[@Islandlife101]

2:40 to 2:55 lyrics are insane, what a song

[@Dardly]

2:40 to 3:00 is literally my favourite part always on my mind singing it in my head didn’t he repeat some of it in “hangman”

[@goldenace2498]

Real words. Now my lyrical role model. The world needs more people like you and if I ever make it and we get to do a collab I'll tell you that face to face.

[@flubbajubber3924]

nearly 3 years on and still bangin

[@thisisprincess]

God bless you Dave. I love you so much. You’re too talented.

[@Buungiii]

This me feel so noticed I love this guy he's amazing truly

[@CeexCee7]

And Dave also casually playing the piano on this tune like its nothing....anways let me go reflect on life, this was too deep

[@shqveen4910]

Such an inspirational song. And seeing all the people he inspires everyday is also inspiring, love him so much

[@sharkysn2419]

Dave+Hardy Caprio+Berna+Abz need to collab asap Hardest youngers Outcheaa

[@qzvrob3842]

Nice dp

[@sharkysn2419]

+qzvrob You too Mate👀🔫☻

[@WillboBaggins23]

Piano is something else

[@jaydee4815]

Needed inspiration, I’m glad I found this beauty again

[@_Hu8o]

I feel like this song had so much more potential as a music video

[@AMN1911]

I just wanna see Dave angry on a madd beat💯🤔

[@patrick14q55]

Dave -Blackbox

[@sahala8261]

his blackbox is the best and deepest i've seen of him

[@meekaillim]

listen to Panic Attack, in my opinion the best track he's made, absolutely dissects the beat

[@smgrecordz6496]

Mxlik 9009 go on Dave black box

[@wildforce1433]

Sahal A I know it didn’t exist yet but Lesley entered the chat

[@user-bg6wm7oz5o]

I remember listening to this track when I was exactly 18, now I’m 23 & I wish I chased my dreams like Dave did

[@mrmoseby4948]

Never too late bro

[@user-bg6wm7oz5o]

@@mrmoseby4948 i know bro, but it’s hard

[@mrmoseby4948]

@@user-bg6wm7oz5o i know man life is ruthless

[@DrSeussTruth]

What was your dreams bro?

[@DrSeussTruth]

Anything is possible, visualise an manifest what you want

[@nwgklein]

This is real music. I almost cry when I hear it. Beautiful song

[@1ladymari]

Dave you were waay ahead of your time, more than talent! - real, raw, original and relevant in 2020! - whatever happens never sell your soul for money and recognition. You don't have to!

[@axyoffical1386]

So glad i found this artist especially being in America when mostly what's considered good isn't at all. This is pure lyrical skill and a vivid story being told. That's real music.

[@badbassnine]

21 people hating cause they know dave is just gonna get better and better than this...and already plenty of mc's can't match this standard of barring

[@onewaycorey2985]

Who’s here in 2020 ❤️🤷‍♂️

[@prod_by_ybdj1879]

2021

[@ioanvladimirov9732]

Few songs are life-changing. That's one of them

[@sammymobs3889]

He just got better he 23 and already on his way to being a young legend

[@nnnneonnnn]

NOTIFICATION GANG💯💥

[@frvnchy5762]

+AKMAN 699 ohh your so hard

[@Lexskar]

You're* ^

[@frvnchy5762]

+The Anon funny guy 😂😂

[@nandogouveia6904]

“Well u can call me scofield coz I got prison in my skin (literally), but I’ll never have prison in my picture”

[@Bilalmohammed1]

This is lyrically so creative.

[@colette8039]

We can all agree that this song reaches that emotional part o our heart and speaks to us to the deepest level of it. THX DAVE

[@arselamallick3248]

Legend. The lyrics to this song make me feel like I'm listening to a book. He is so brilliant. These lyrics are so unique and deep. Really hit home for me. He is so underrated

[@katiebrady8729]

“Picture me 17 in a all black suit laying still in a coffin surrounded by my crew” that hit hard

[@jieraw6488]

sure did

[@tktk4273]

Mans here before it blows

[@tktk4273]

Best artist this year no doubt. Alana and lowkey's son

[@tktk4273]

+tamim khasawneh akala

[@user-ru1re2zj1w]

L

[@gabriel4850]

looool did he really just say lowkey....

[@jujordinero9894]

tamim khasawneh i Was too fam wallahi

[@DeadShot-qs6uh]

The way everyone can relate to at least one bar of his in every track

[@goldie20lw]

I've listened to American hip hop/rap my entire life but I gotta Salute this kid right here, he's Official, fr fr

[@nahumsolomon]

he is so insperational and wise, and he knows how to send a strong message through his music

[@stylez156]

Wish i had this dudes mind at his age. legend.