His oldest brother got sentenced to life when he was 11. Which brought dave into depression throughout secondary school. Then his oldest brother got sentenced to jail as well. His mum couldn't support them and he nearly became homeless because of that. They were angry at his brother and when he came out, he nearly killed himself. His mum nearly killed herself. His dad is gone. He witnessed his friends getting killed. This guy has been through a lot. You learn all this when you listen to his music. He just expresses his feelings really well. Soon to be one of the greatest musicians in the world. Already in the UK, but soon, in the world!

Only Dave would wear a full neon stone island tracksuit to an awards ceremony

That sax man is on another level!

‘I’m a Top Boy’... he gave it away then. Now I get it

“My currency is Kenyan I’m in it for the long run” Too many lines that people are sleeping on. A poet, story teller and wordsmith just pure talent.

This song has so many of the coldest bars I’ve ever heard

who else makes a therapy session an album and switches the beats to show how his mood changes in the therapy. Add that to the crazy bars and the way he floats on the beat. no one doing this in the uk. this is why dave can go global

British music on flames as usual. Best scene in the world by a long way

Dave must have got A* in English gcse aswell as speaking and listening 🔥 look at the body language when he talks!

he is so special. santan for the win always.

I could write an essay on this song. He answers the opening questions, in the last line of the song. The music changes up to reflect his different moods, hence Psycho. The wordplay is incredible throughout too many to list here. The line, 'Brother I'm a careful, humble, reckless, arrogant, extravagant Nigga probably battlin' with manic depression' is so powerful for me he is talking about how black males can be more than just one thing, and complex and contradictory, contrary to a lot of media reports, and the fact he takes on mental health. So good he deserves all the acclaim that comes his way.

Daily offender , crazy eastender 🔥

Modie's going mad

Dave defo secured them grade 9s in English lit and Lang

Thumbnail looks like he got the pasta just right

As a Black man diagnosed with a chronic depression, this song hit me on a deep personal and emotional level. And I’m all the more thankful for it : we need more of it in our lives 🥰

US rappers need to listen to this pronunciation and how his syllables land on the rhythm Edit: oops VVV

2:58 this is without doubt the best part

Words can't describe how much I love this song

Modern day Shakespeare

So, I am a helpline advisor to people who struggle in life. I often use Daves line, only when the person is in the right place to hear, that suicide doesn't stop the pain it only moves it. People welcome that thought when they are ready.

The voice is too buried in the mix though

this is the best song from psychodrama. so proud of Dave ❤️

2:47 "i love this game i don't loose focus" as the camera pulls focus back on Dave. Is this perfect timing or what!

That tracksuit tho

Touched, deeply felt word play

Unbelievable. He’s on different levels to any other rapper currently. Lesley, Psycho, Gods eye, hangman just cannot be compared to anyone else’s effort in the entire world

The way he adjusted the tone of the music to the lyrics in the song just gave me goosebumps. For example only playing the piano when he’s talking about his depression and then adding the sax when it gets a bit hopeful then the drums and the back up singers when he gets inspirational... just a masterpiece

“My brothers are blacksmiths like Jaden and willow” the way some of y’all are sleeping on these bars😪

Best thing to come from UK RAP

Imagine being lucky enough to witness this live and not giving him a standing ovation afterwards

“Suicide doesn’t stop the pain your only moving it”

DAVE is actually the f**king best..so much passion in his craft

that switch of flow @ 3:00 just goes to show how versatile he can be , amazing performance wouldve loved to have witnessed this in person

Absolutely amazing. Goosebumps all the way through. The flow switch up was the best I've ever heard. Effortless

This track is the masterpeice of the album. Astonishing.

The flow switch up blew my mind, so original

2:17 best bit, the flow switch up is just insane

how can man gass drill wordplay when this guy on another planet

its crazy for his mates, they saw him spit barz on the block now he’s on top

He deserves all the recognition he gets

Knowing this mans story, seeing how far he has come & probably a bit to much weed has reduced to me to tears seeing this. #DaveToSaveTheWorld

I'm here with David This is our first session We're just gonna talk about your background Where you're from, any issues you've been dealing with So, where should we start? Look Stop all the pain How do you stop all the pain, huh? I used to hear a voice when I was praying But nowadays, I don't even wanna be saved Nah, fuck that, I don't wanna be saved I was born to be wild, I don't wanna be tamed Talent's in my blood and I don't wanna be vain But if I'm a psycho, then I don't wanna be sane I used to dream of this shit when I was hopping on train So, so bad, I used to want all the fame My ex-girl want to shoot a cover for Vogue Which is pretty ironic 'cause she's top of the range If any one of you take a shot on a track My niggas come back and put a shot in your frame Easy as the alphabet Three G's in the ring, call me Alvarez My teacher used to say I need counseling Couldn't stop asking me, "What do you feel?" There's so many old scars that they wanna reveal We got off on the wrong foot 'cause I don't want him to heal, nah But if you're looking for a psycho, you got one I thought I had a screw loose but I lost one Ninety-nine problems, money, it is not one My currency's Kenyan, that's in it for the long run, huh Tears on a pillow Bro, I shed so many tears on a pillow I used to tell my teachers that nobody gets it I don't know Clarke but I know that I'm a Kidult 'Cause my mummy ain't been home, miss thinks I'm involved Blame my environment, it made me a sicko Furthermore, I should bring that bitch down to Streatham And then make her spend a day in a veil like a widow Kiddo, we seen swords longer than a limo My bros are blacksmiths like Jaden and Willow Man, there's weapons over here, we're reppin' over here We're from the Southside but it's Streatham over here No telling if you're selling, hold the wettin' over here Get him over here, who the fuck is checkin' over here? Most my niggas are the ones applying pressure over here Fuck assault, I can get a nigga peppered over here, whoa We wanted more, then some food on the strip or moving a brick My niggas went to school with the rich and we were broke Hiding crow in a Rubicon drink Which is funny 'cause that's how we put food in the fridge So, who am I? Someone tryna live his best life I just wanna take a pretty woman for a test drive If I bring her to my room and I press, I Guarantee she gonna see the force like an ex-wife People tell me I'm a little bit barmy For my army, I need a bottle of Bacardi If it's me and a pouch with my dargy Shawty, you're seeing two stars in the party Fuck what you heard I'm a pop boy and I ain't giving man a turn I don't wanna know a pretty woman wanna flirt Learned you can judge a nigga by the women that he curves I love this game, I ain't lost focus I'm a hitmaker, if you ever noticed I could be the rapper with the message like you're hoping But what's the point in me being the best if no one knows it? Brother I'm a careful, humble, reckless, arrogant, extravagant Nigga probably battlin' with manic depression Man, I think I'm going mad again It's like I'm happy for a second then I'm sad again And to my fans, the reason I could get to this You're my drug, the instrumental my therapist Man, I need some therapy My girl saying that she'll never leave I'm scared she gonna find a better me Deeper insecurities, like What if I don't leave a legacy? Money, why they check for me? Mummy lost respect for me I wish that we could be together but that ain't how life works I used to cry about my dad until my fucking eyes burnt Nose running, you don't know nothing Before I put a penny on the table, I provided for my family Held my mother's hand through the agony, hey You ever fall 'sleep 'case you don't wanna be awake? In a way, you're tired of the reality you face? If you're thinking 'bout doing it Suicide doesn't stop the pain, you're only moving it Lives that you're ruining Thoughts of a world without you in it, hiding I ain't psycho but my life is

DAILY OFFENDER, CRAZY EASTENDER! 🔥

The live band vibe is next level

Dave is such a talented pure human! much love. I can feel his pain and can relate with it.

Sit back and watch this guy go all the way to the top, the sky is the limit for this guy. The best lyricist the UK has produced. Well deserved its just started

Yes Santan Dave well deserved my guy congratulations on winning the Hyundai mercury prize award belive !! . Psycho is best track off album Pyshcodrama by far and wit Top Boy back wit a bang 💥 he's been doing bare bits new this year was gonna blow up for him ! . Blessed yeah my G I'm out peace . ✌🇬🇧🎧💯👏👏

that flow switch up tho ......... perfect

So well deserved the album is a masterpiece💙

Just watched this 5 times in a row, He gets you like that. Well played sir.

Really well done Dave you’re a talent like never before seen

That’s without a doubt a man with talent, the pain in his voice is unbelievable ❄️

i love this man. so genuine. a genius

The ending with the saxophone 🎷 im telling you that guy is in another level

"suicide doesn't stop the pain your only moving it" Daaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyuuuuuuuummmmmmmmm

2:17 FFS🔥🔥🔥🔥🐐

This song is incredible! So many bars left, right and centre. And the guy on the sax is 🔥🔥🔥

Absolutely straight talk . No frills this is a phenomenon epic artist who & loves the world , the people , is using the platform in the absolute respectful way . People around the world need to get this is truly blessed person ❤️👌🏽

The way he turns his thoughts into words... that's beautiful It's so weird (and beautiful at the same moment) how we all feel things in different ways, that's just life

Dave ripping it! Tru Skool to the New Skool! It’s great watching new seeds grow into oak trees! Respect Dave! Keep growing and showing!

One of the best performances ever !

I love him more and more

3 GS in the ring call me Alvarez 🤢

Best in the game. Him and slowthai are using their platform and their limitless talents to discuss and elevate serious issues on big and small levels. Absolute credits to the game.

dave gives me goosebumps like no overrr 💯

Very talented performer. Very thought provoking song. Amazing

Clapped at the end of this like I was there and then realised I'm in bed watching KZfaq 😩😂😂😂💖👌 that's how good this performance was!!!

This needs more veiws. He made this song into a performance

We witnessed something major with him all praises... #psycho 🔥🔥

All the acts on mercury prize were so good this year

I am absolutely so blessed to have witnessed this wonderful switch that from day one was like “ ya can not better that .But Santandave is next level he is the true definition of masterpiece upgrades because he only has to be recognised for this was so sick , that it is absolutely priceless, may he reach the goal ,🎯💯🎷kills it simply sensational inspirational . unforgettable experience unique end off...

Every lyric this man says moves me in a different way .

Wow.

Well done on winning your Mercury prize award yesterday,keep up the good work bro!

This genuinely one of the best live performances' I've ever seen.. the song on the album was great.. it was already one of my fav songs on my fav album (production&genius wise).. but watching this.. with the saxophone = A whole other level. How can you watch this and not think: He is the next 'modern times' poet? If you disagree.. I dont mind.. You clearly dont get that this lad is special..he has been since he was 16.. Even in 50 years time.. when I may be 80+ years old.. I'll always be so proud that Santan Dave who was from: 'Streatham over here' :) won the TOP awards in 2019.. 2019 & 2020 were his years... give me another artist that delivered what he did????????????

BEST PERFORMANCE OF 2019. HANDS DOWN MY GUY!!!

Dave is so much better on live performance 🙌

Music heals.

makes me cry every time

LOVED THIS TUNE & THE STONE ISLAND OUTFIT.. CLASS PERSONIFIED

legend

The way he’s talking about depression and mental health is so healing i love Dave

Well deserved Dave. Great performance!

that was beautiful no cap

That sax mixed with Dave the poet is just 👌🏻

Great execution! Love the instruments and the ladies' choir!

Too MUCH, what a Artist so clever with word play and language. UK is doing it in the music scene least its something we are doing well in UK and proud of🔥👏🏾🇬🇧

So glad that Dave won.

Ty for saving my life

So good!

I discover IDLES a month ago, and feel like I’ve been rewarded for my find for being introduced to Dave, Slowthai, Fontaines. Sheesh. The tunes across the pond are so much better.

Yoooo Mann this was fire iDave!

Music with a meaning ❤️

My favourite track in the album

Legendary

love that his boy is mouthing all the words

This a classic performance

this song just digs deep i can’t handle it

Hands down one of the best rappers right now. Dave us not just a one hit maker, he keeps coming out with bangers one after another. Personally I think he's the next cadet. Not saying the legend cadet isn't the goat but in the sense as he can do emotional storytelling songs and then also do songs like the one with stormzy. Just like cadet(rip🙏) hes very versatile.