Dec 17, 2011
Music producer, Dapo recently invited David Archuleta and other friends to his studio and created his first Holiday album titled, “Dapo & Friends Christmas”.
For this special album, made of 9 Christmas classics and one original, all produced and arranged by Dapo, David recorded “(Little) Drummer Boy”.
“I wanted to create a project where I could bring together some of my incredibly talented friends and share their gift of music with the world. This is a collection of some of my favorite writers and artists singing some of my favorite Christmas songs! I hope you enjoy listening to this collection of music as much as we enjoyed recording it. Next year I am hoping to do this again so I can include some people that due to scheduling and what not we weren’t able to this time around. I wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season, filled with peace and love. Enjoy!” – Dapo
Available for FREE DOWNLOAD on
dapoandfriendschristmas.com!
GO GET IT NOW!
About the project:
“Dapo & Friends Christmas” features the vocal talent of friends: Max Schneider, Stacy Barthe, David Archuleta, Gaby Ramirez, Ginny Blackmore, Abraham McDonald, Nikki Flores, TC, Scotty Granger, and a jazz instrumental with bassist, Robert “Bubby” Lewis.
Dapo personally considers this project very special and plans to take it a step further next year with “Dapo & Friends Christmas: Volume 2″ followed up by hosting a Live Show that will benefit those in need during the Holiday Season.
Learn more about the project and the artists involved on dapoandfriendschristmas.com.
About Dapo:
Dapo Torimiro is a platinum-selling songwriter, producer, composer, accomplished pianist, multi-instrumentalist, Yamaha-edorsed artist and singer. Born and raised in Nigeria, Dapo got his start with the popular Nigerian Gospel/R&B group, Kush. Kush’s success brought him to the USA, where he now lives and works in California, collaborating with artists such as John Legend, Jesse McCartney, Jordin Sparks, and many more.
Dapo and David first worked together in 2008, for David’s debut album “David Archuleta”. Dapo played keyboards on the track “A Little Too Not Over You”, and also co-wrote and co-produced the song “Running”.
For the most recent news on Dapo, including “in the studio” updates and videos of his amazing instrumentation at impromptu mini-performances, visit dapomiroworks.com.
david i just have to say what a wonderful example you are to the young and older generations you are amazing !speeking of older…. i was surprized to hear my 73 year old mother that is wheelchair bound that hasnt listen to music since my father died 15 years ago ask me for a cd player and a david archuleta cd for christmas needless to say you were sold out i couldnt find the one she wanted but we will keep trying so you have touched all ages thank you for your example.
Go David! So happy of you! I recently saw you perfom at the Gilbert fair, so I’m aware of the beauitful talent and sacrfice you are giving up. They will proubaly have you singing all the time in church meetings!haha I see great things in your future!
P.S. If you knock on my door, I’ll warmly welcome you in!:)
Amazing. Thank you so much to everyone involved. Merry Christmas.
Thank you to Dapo for recording this. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Dapo, David and everyone involved:)
This is an amazing gift to us!
Not because I’m a David fan but everytime I hear his Christmas songs I wanna celebrate Christmas everyday.
Love it. Thanks so much to David and Dapo. Almost makes up for not being able to get to any of the far too few MKOC shows. Almost :)
I cant believe its free! I almost feel bad downloading someone else’s hard work for free! This is truly a gift! Thanks to much to David and Dapo, the music is beautiul:)
xoxo,
Marcella
Thank you Dapo, and David, and all the artists involved. This is such a generous gift to us all. And to think, I would have paid for it! :) Merry Christmas to all.
Thank you so much David and Dapo. I just finished listening to the entire album and it is amazing. Drummer Boy will always be my favorite though. I have it on repeat and may just listen to it all day. It’s just beautiful. This was such a wonderful gift to the world. Thanks to all who participated.
David your so amazing!!
Beautiful vocals David!!!!! What a great addition to your live LDB!
Thank you!
Thank you so much Dapo and David!! Just downloaded and it’s truly awesome!! Love, love, love David’s Little Drummer Boy!!
Listening to all trax now. Thanks Dapo and Lisa!
What a gift for Christmas, thank you Dapo, David and all who worked on this album
Free music is a gift, free Christmas music is a special gift, but free Christmas music by David Archuleta is more than a gift, it is a blessing. Thank you David for your generosity. Love the song choice:) Jana
Beautifully said, Jana. Thank you David. :)
This is sooo cool!! can’t wait to be able to hear it all! <3
Wow! I can’t believe I can access it from here in Australia! And it’s FREE! Thank you so much David and Dapo and everyone involved. What a treat in an already treat filled month. May you all have a joyful and blessed Christmas. :-)
downloading now!! best christmas present ever! thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Wow! Downloading now. Thanks!!!!!
Wow, this is amazing! I love every single part of the song! Thanks for making it and making it available to us, David, Dapo, Lisa, and everyone else who was involved. I’m going to have this on repeat for a long time!
WOAH!!!!! Thank you!!!!
THIS IS FREAKIN’ AMAZING!!!! LDB sounds current and still keeping it traditional, gosh i don’t know how to explain it!! LOL!! XP congrats to all involved!!! :D this is how to do it…
Thanks to Dapo and Thanks toDavid and to all involved !Going to Download now!!
Done downloading it! This is sooooo cool! All of the songs are awesome! I love you David and Dapo! Thanks so much!
Wow! Speechless!! This is too good to be true! Gonna download it! Thanks so much to every one involved ! You’re lovely people! :))