After more than two decades in the game, Craig David continues to evolve without chasing trends. His ninth studio album, Commitment, arrives as a confident and self-assured project that blends smooth R&B, pop hooks, and emotional honesty with the kind of ease that only a seasoned artist can pull off.

The 13-track album marks a reflective chapter in Craig David’s discography. Where his previous project 22 felt celebratory, Commitment feels lived-in. It’s the sound of an artist revisiting his roots with fresh eyes. The album features standout collaborations with Tiwa Savage, JoJo, and Louisa Johnson, but never loses its focus. David remains front and center, offering a cohesive narrative about love, longing, and loyalty.

Tracks like “Rain” find him in classic balladeer mode, unraveling heartbreak with an aching vulnerability. The songwriting is intimate without being overwrought, and Tre Jean-Marie’s production leaves enough room for David’s voice to carry the emotional weight. “Leave The Light On,” assisted by Louisa Johnson, is pure pop satisfaction, delivered with warmth and subtle tension. It’s made for late-night drives and dimly lit clubs.

There’s a palpable sense of maturity throughout. Songs like “Dominoes” don’t shy away from sentimentality but embrace it with open arms. The production shifts between soft soul textures, glossy pop beats and contemporary R&B, but the emotional thread never wavers.

Released just days ahead of the 25th anniversary of Born to Do It, Commitment doesn’t try to recreate past glories. Instead, it settles into its own space where David sounds freer than he has in years. He’s not chasing charts here. He’s chasing the truth. And in doing so, he delivers his most heartfelt work in over a decade.

Whether long-time fans or curious newcomers, listeners will find Commitment to be exactly what the title promises: a devoted, carefully crafted album from an artist who still has something real to say.