Craig David impresses fans with Justin Bieber cover as he gears up for musical comeback

Comeback: Craig David is impressing fans
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Jennifer Ruby6 January 2016
The Weekender

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Craig David has got Twitter talking with his Radio One Live Lounge cover of Justin Bieber’s Love Yourself.

The former chart-topper impressed fans with his rendition of the Canadian superstar’s track as he gears up for his comeback.

Adding his own twist to the song, David rapped a special verse and soon started trending on Twitter.

One listener wrote: “Still not over Craig David's cover of Love Yourself. Do yourself a favour and listen.”

Another added: “Craig David's cover of Love Yourself is something else.”

Earlier in the show, the 34-year-old performed an acoustic version of his new single When the Bassline Drops with Big Narstie.

After making waves with his appearance on The X Factor at the end of last year, the 2000s star has been building momentum ahead of his forthcoming album.

Speaking to Trevor Nelson, he said: “The love from the country is overwhelming.”

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