Dave Jonathan Lamar (born December 20, 1992) is an American-Filipino singer, songwriter, record producer, and director.
Early life Dave Jonathan Lamar was born on December 20, 1992, in Manila, Philippines. Born to an American mother and a Filipino father, he is the oldest child and has two siblings, Micah and Catherine. He is a Christian. His parents ran an orphanage called Faith Hope & Love Kids’ Ranch (2003–2019) in Sariaya, Quezon.
Career Television competition shows In 2013 Lamar participated in the first season of the Philippine version of The Voice. He performed "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" by The Script, and Sarah Geronimo selected him for her team. During the Battle Round, he lost to Junji Arias and failed to advance to the live shows. The two performed "Bohemian Rhapsody" by the band Queen.
In 2015 Lamar auditioned for the fourteenth season of American Idol.
From the Sea In 2021 Lamar and his fiancee Morissette wedded and established a musical duo, From the Sea. The name derives from his last name, which translates to "the sea" in Spanish. In 2022, they released debut eponymous EP, which served as the soundtrack of their wedding. On June 28, 2023, they released their first album, If We Never Happened. On July 7 of the same year, the duo had their first concert together at the Music Museum titled "Feels Like Home", at which they launched the album.
Personal life Lamar married singer-songwriter Morissette on June 28, 2021. They had begun a relationship 8 years earlier, and both competed on the first season of The Voice of the Philippines in 2013.
Filmography + Year Title Role Notes 2011 Guest 2013 Contestant 2015 Contestant
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Album details If We Never Happened Artists: with From the Sea and Morissette Released: June 28, 2023 Label: Underdog Music PH Formats: Digital download, streaming
Extended plays +List of extended plays with relevant details Title Album details Detours Released: March 20, 2016 Label: Variant Records and Underdog Music PH Formats: Digital download, streamingHomesick Released: February 1, 2019 Label: Cornerstone Music Formats: Digital download, streamingFrom The Sea Artists: with From the Sea and Morissette Released: January 28, 2022 Label: Underdog Music PH Formats: Digital download, streaming
Singles + List of singles, showing year released and album name Title Year Album As lead artist "Come Out Come Out" 2013 rowspan="3" "Happiest Man On Earth" 2014 "Christmas Miss List" "Feel My Love" 2018 Homesick EP "Something Only We Know" 2019 "Choices" 2020 rowspan="6" "Desperate for Love" "Always" 2022 "Boundless" "Different" 2023 "How to Love (Nanny's Song)" "Will You Stay (His Version)" If We Never Happened "Something Only We Know (Her Version)" As featured artist "A Feel Good Song About a High School Prom" 2022
Concerts Feels Like Home (with Morissette) (2023)
Awards and nominations +Name of the award ceremony, year presented, nominee(s) of the award, category, and the result of the nomination Award Year Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Category Result Awit Awards 2022 "Up and Away" Favorite Song "Luna" Himself, Morissette, From the Sea Favorite Group Artist
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References
External links Dave Lamar on Spotify Dave Lamar on Apple Music Dave Lamar's channel on YouTube