Dave announces third album ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’

Award-winning British rapper Dave has revealed the title and release date of his much-anticipated third studio album.

The project, titled The Boy Who Played The Harp, will arrive on Friday, October 24, 2025, marking his first full-length release in four years.

The announcement, made on Wednesday, October 1, immediately sparked excitement across the UK music scene. The album’s title is widely seen as a nod to the biblical story of David, who played the harp to soothe King Saul. For many fans and critics, the symbolism ties neatly into the Streatham-born lyricist’s reputation for blending music with storytelling and deep reflection.

Dave, whose real name is David Orobosa Omoregie, has consistently used his art as a medium for both personal expression and social commentary. His 2019 debut, Psychodrama, structured as a therapy session, won the Mercury Prize and cemented his reputation as one of the UK’s sharpest voices. His second album, We’re All Alone In This Together (2021), topped charts while tackling themes of identity, migration, and societal struggle. With The Boy Who Played The Harp, fans are already speculating about a continuation of the rapper’s signature mix of intimacy, vulnerability, and cultural critique.

The rollout began earlier in the week when Dave deleted all his social media posts, replacing them with a sign-up link for fans, a move that hinted at a big reveal. When the album was finally confirmed, he paired the news with a simple but emphatic tagline, capturing the energy and anticipation around his return.

Since his last album, Dave has remained a dominant force in music. His 2023 collaboration with Central Cee, Sprinter, became the longest-running number-one rap single in UK chart history, reaffirming his mainstream pull. While details such as the tracklist and guest features remain under wraps, pre-orders for the album are already live, with exclusive vinyl and cassette editions available.

With two chart-topping albums already behind him and a reputation for raising the bar with each release, Dave’s The Boy Who Played The Harp is already shaping up to be one of the biggest music events of 2025. Fans now eagerly await October 24 to see what the 26-year-old rap titan has crafted for his next chapter.