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Craig David: 'Hot Stuff'

Released on Monday, Nov 5 2007
Published Thursday, Nov 1 2007, 15:50 GMT | By Alex Fletcher | 5 comments
It would be a cold-hearted individual who didn't feel a little bit sorry for Craig David. The guy went from the 'Next Big Thing' to a public laughing stock in the blink of an eye. It looked for a while like the funny-haired garage sensation was going to be forced to spend the rest of his life being mocked with cat-calls of 'Where's Kes?' and 'Craaaaaaig David' while working down his local Pizza Hut in Southampton. But fear not, fans of the beanie hat-wearing slicker-than-the-average popster, because he's back. And blow us if he hasn't got a hit on his hands.

OK, we admit the main reason this tune's got us flexing our limbs around the dancefloor is the stupendous David Bowie 'Let's Dance' sample. But hey, if Kanye West is allowed to nick his beats from forgotten '80s gems, why can't our Craig? And yes, there is an unfortunate breakdown, where Craig slips in one of his trademark croons that leaves your bum-cheeks clenching for dear life, but if you can sit through that, you'll find yourself nodding along to what should be his biggest hit since 'Seven Days'. It's almost enough to make you forgot about his big plastic face on Bo Selecta. Almost.

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Bianca, ny, on February 28th, 2008
YA riiight! Giving in to the hype now? C. is in a class apart, voice talent and all! That Bo Selecta sh*t thing can be done to anybody. How can anybody mock that fineass of a guy!
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u dnt need 2 know , on February 5th, 2008
craig david is great singa!!! + i <3 this song!! even if he has got a croon! its what we like!
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Kev, London, on November 10th, 2007
Craig doesn't have to prove anything. He's already top dog in British R&B. Would love it for him and Leona to do something together. This track hot stuff is def top 5
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Phill Matthews, Cornwall, on November 5th, 2007
i think this song is brilliant! ALL OF IT! it shud get to number one, however i doubt it will :(
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wire, on November 2nd, 2007
Last week you were slating this single. Now it's hot? Fickle! Give David his props - he has delivered after his long coma created by labels trying market the benign middle of the road supermarket shelf music.

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