The moment I started learning to play the piano it changed my whole dynamic with music and with school. Suddenly I had a reason to be there, or at least at my music lessons; it just took hold of me. — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
I want to help people struggling with whatever it is they're going through. — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
Music and football are two industries where black people excel, because talent is undeniable. You can't deny an amazing voice. You can't deny amazing… — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
I think we internalise a great deal. Music can draw that stuff out of even the hardest person. — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
For a black person who's Senegalese, growing up in France, or a New York Jamaican, that's a completely different relationship with being black and… — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
It was a pleasure to work alongside Sir David Attenborough and Hans Zimmer. — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
I like soundtracks. I love Hans Zimmer, the score for 'The Dark Knight Rises' is one of my favourites. I also like 'Man of… — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
I started my first year at college on May 10 2015, and dropped my first video, 'Black Box' on the same day, it's pretty… — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
I just can't belong to a genre, because I don't know what I would want it to be. — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
Prison hosts a lot of normal people, a lot of family men who were caught in a tight situation or in a dark place. — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
I think it's crucial to go out and explain to people who you are and where you come from, your hardships - that's the… — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
When it gets to that time to tell your mum that you're not going to university, which has been her grand plan for you… — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
Black is confusing. Where does the line start and stop with what is black and what isn't black? People that are mixed-race, or, imagine… — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
I learnt what I am not good at: listening, staying focused, turning up on time, following orders... I realised that I was going to… — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
The biggest lesson that I've learnt is that things can change so quickly, never get used to one thing because everything can flip on… — Santan Dave Copy Share Image
