David Gray, born on 13 June 1968, is a British singer-songwriter best known for his breakthrough album White Ladder and its hit single "Babylon". White Ladder became one of the best-selling albums of the 2000s in the UK and continues to be among the country's top albums of the 21st century. Over his career, he has achieved multiple UK chart-topping albums, made a strong impact in the US charts, and received several Brit Award nominations, including Best British Male.