Pink Sweats Explained
Pink Sweats |
Birth Name: | David Bowden[1] |
Birth Date: | 14 February 1992 |
Birth Place: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Years Active: | 2018–present |
Label: | Pink Sweat$, LLC
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David Bowden (born February 14, 1992), known professionally as Pink Sweats (stylized as Pink Sweat$), is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He released his first EP Volume 1 in 2018, led by the single "Honesty". His debut album, Pink Planet, was released in 2021.
Early life and career
Bowden grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2] His father is a minister and his mother is a gospel singer.[3] He was raised in a religious household and was only allowed to listen to Christian music until he was 17 years old.[4] [5] The first rap artists he listened to were 50 Cent and Kanye West. After graduating high school, Bowden had a three-year battle with achalasia, and his recovery from the disease made him want to pursue music as a full-time career.[3] [6] His stage name was adopted as he always wore pink sweatpants (taking inspiration from Cam'ron) and was given the nickname "Pink Sweats".[7] He first started making music at the age of 19 as a demo vocalist at Sigma Sound Studios, where he discovered his love for songwriting and began to develop his career in music. He produced in different genres of music for rapper Tierra Whack and country duo Florida Georgia Line.[8]
On July 12, 2018, he released his first single "Honesty", which later started to gain attention on streaming platforms, reaching number 10 on Spotify's US Viral Chart.[9] The song's popularity was boosted after it was featured in Spotify's "Are & Be" playlist.[2] A remix featuring Jessie Reyez was released afterwards.[10] He released the second single "No Replacing You" on July 26.[11] His debut EP Volume 1 was released on November 2, 2018, as the singer put out a music video for "Drama" later that month. He later followed this release with the sequel EP Volume 2.[12] [13] Each EP contains 5 songs; Bowden stated it was an intentional decision to make short songs designed for streaming.[6] [5]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Bowden's album was pushed back, and he released an EP, titled The Prelude, in its place.[3] In February 2021, Pink Sweats' debut album, Pink Planet, was released.[14] The album work began in the end of the 2019 and continued for roughly a year.[15] In January 2021, a remix of the album's single "At My Worst" was released with Kehlani.[16] The pair performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 10, 2021.[17]
Pink Sweats performed at the 14th Seoul Jazz Festival on May 25, 2022.[18]
Personal life
Bowden became engaged to his girlfriend, JL Bunny, in March 2021. They married on August 21, 2022.[19]
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Guest appearances
References
Notes and References
- Web site: Fawcett . Thomas . SXSW Music Interview: Pink Sweat$ . . March 15, 2019 . March 22, 2019 . March 22, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190322150026/https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2019-03-15/pink-sweat/ . live .
- Web site: Williams . Aaron . Pink Sweat$ Is Challenging The Conventions Of Modern R&B With Eye-Catching Style And Sensitive Swag . . December 7, 2018 . March 14, 2021 . March 11, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210311202034/https://uproxx.com/music/pink-sweats-honesty-drama-volume-1/ . live .
- Web site: DeLuca . Dan . The Philly recording artist Pink Sweat$ is on the cusp of greatness. Here's how it started. . . July 22, 2020 . March 14, 2021 . August 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200821100806/https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/pink-sweat-new-album-the-prelude-20200722.html . live .
- Web site: Reese . Alexis . Pink Sweat$: 5 Things You Need To Know . . January 8, 2020 . March 14, 2021 . October 28, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201028082451/https://www.bet.com/music/2020/01/08/pink-sweat---5-things-you-need-to-know.html . live .
- Web site: Corry . Kristin . Pink Sweat$ Is Putting Love Back in R&B . . May 8, 2019 . March 14, 2021 . May 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210509113411/https://www.vice.com/en/article/bj9maq/pink-sweatdollar-is-putting-love-back-in-randb . live .
- Carl . Lamarre . Pink Sweat$ on His Rapid Success In R&B, the Status of 'Volume 2' & How a Near-Death Experience Birthed His Career . Billboard . April 4, 2019 . April 7, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190407015413/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8493347/pink-sweats-interview-volume-1-album . live .
- News: Chesman . Donna-Claire . Meet Pink Sweat$, the Most Miraculous Singer of 2018 . DJBooth . January 19, 2019 . January 20, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190120043141/https://djbooth.net/features/2019-01-02-meet-pink-sweats-interview . live .
- Web site: O'Leary . Kathryn . Rising R&B Artist Pink Sweat$ May or May Not Lead To Unexpected Pregnancy [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY] ]. Ones To Watch . January 19, 2019 . January 20, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190120043053/https://www.onestowatch.com/blog/rising-rb-artist-pink-sweat-may-or-may-not-lead . live .
- Web site: Pink Sweat$ . Thrice Cooked Media . https://web.archive.org/web/20190119230743/https://thricecookedmedia.com/pink-sweat/ . January 19, 2019. January 19, 2019.
- Web site: Hare . Anders . Pink Sweat$ Releases 'Honesty (Remix)' Featuring Jessie Reyez . Rated RnB . November 11, 2019 . March 14, 2021 . January 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210124034222/https://ratedrnb.com/2019/11/pink-sweat-releases-honesty-remix-featuring-jessie-reyez/ . live .
- Web site: Pink Sweat$ - No Replacing You . Banger of the Day . January 19, 2019 . January 20, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190120043044/https://www.bangeroftheday.com/single-post/2018/08/02/Pink-Sweat---No-Replacing-You . dead .
- Web site: Pink Sweat$ Drops 'Volume 1' . Def Pen . November 2, 2018 . January 19, 2019 . February 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220218155413/https://defpen.com/pink-sweat-volume-1/ . live .
- Web site: Hussein . Wandera . Pink Sweat$'s "Drama" video is a triumphant glo-up story . The Fader . January 19, 2019 . January 20, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190120043013/https://www.thefader.com/2018/11/30/pink-sweats-drama-video-premiere . live .
- Web site: Pareles . Jon . Pink Sweats Harnesses the Power of Niceness . . February 16, 2021 . March 14, 2021 . February 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210225134023/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/arts/music/pink-sweats-pink-planet-review.html . live .
- Web site: Okon . Wongo . Pink Sweats And His 'Pink Planet' Welcome All Visitors To Be Their Most Natural Selves . . February 17, 2021 . March 14, 2021 . February 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210224211902/https://uproxx.com/music/pink-sweats-pink-planet-interview/ . live .
- Web site: Tigg . Fnr . Kehlani Connects With Pink Sweats for "At My Worst" Remix . . January 27, 2021 . March 14, 2021 . April 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210415180327/https://www.complex.com/music/2021/01/pink-sweats-kehlani-at-my-worst-remix . live .
- Pink Sweats and Kehlani are Fire & Ice for 'At My Worst' Performance on 'Fallon': Watch . . March 10, 2021 . March 14, 2021 . March 11, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210311212905/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9537604/pink-sweat-kehlani-at-my-worst-fallon/ . live .
- Web site: 3년 만의 '서울재즈페스티벌'…핑크스웨츠 첫 내한 . September 8, 2022 . www.newstomato.com.
- Web site: Avila . Daniela . Pink Sweat$ Says 'Every Song I Write Is About' His Fiancée JL Bunny: I 'Made Her Fall in Love' . PEOPLE.
- Billboard 200 Chart – February 27, 2021. Billboard. February 23, 2021. February 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210227083045/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2021-02-27. live.
- Billboard Canadian Albums Chart – February 27, 2021. Billboard. February 23, 2021. March 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210303011200/https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums/2021-02-27. live.
- Web site: PINK PLANET . iTunes . February 12, 2021 . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210212050855/https://music.apple.com/us/album/pink-planet/1552799601 . live .
- Web site: Pink Moon . Apple Music.
- Web site: Volume 1 - EP . iTunes . November 2, 2018 . January 19, 2019 . January 20, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190120093530/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/volume-1-ep/1414114804 . live .
- Web site: Volume 2 - EP . iTunes . March 28, 2019 . April 2, 2019 . April 2, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190402075156/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/volume-2-ep/1457267889 . live .
- Web site: The Prelude - EP . Apple Music.
- Pink Sweats Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100 . . March 30, 2021 . February 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220218155414/https://www.billboard.com/artist/pink-sweat/chart-history/hbu/ . live .
- Pink Sweats Chart History: Canadian Hot 100 . . December 8, 2021 . February 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220218155409/https://www.billboard.com/artist/pink-sweat/chart-history/can/ . live .
- Peak chart positions in South Korea:
- "Honesty": Web site: Digital Chart – Week 46 of 2019. Gaon Chart. ko. November 21, 2019. June 22, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622115417/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&termGbn=week&hitYear=2019&targetTime=46&nationGbn=T. dead.
- "At My Worst": Web site: Digital Chart – Week 12 of 2021. Gaon Chart. ko. March 31, 2024. March 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210325020735/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=12&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. dead.
- Web site:
- RIMChart Top 20 Most Streamed International + Domestic song Week 1 (01/01/21 - 07/01/21)
. Facebook. malay. January 15, 2021. March 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210329162515/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRecordingIndustryMalaysia%2Fposts%2F4190935264267145%3F__tn__%3D-R. live.
- Web site: RIAS Top Charts Week 2 (8 - 14 Jan 2021). Recording Industry Association Singapore. https://web.archive.org/web/20210119163225/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/. en. January 8, 2021. January 19, 2021.
- Pink Sweats Chart History: Vietnam Hot 100. Billboard. March 31, 2024.
- Pink Sweats Chart History: Global 200. Billboard. March 31, 2024.
- Web site: Honesty - Single . iTunes . January 19, 2019 . January 20, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190120093541/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/honesty-single/1402222872 . live .
- Web site: Certifications - Pink Sweat$ . RIAA . July 28, 2020 . July 28, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200728193014/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Pink+sweat$&ti=&lab=&genre=&format=Single&date_option=release&from=&to=&award=P&type=&category=&adv=SEARCH#search_section . live .
- Web site: No Replacing You - Single . iTunes . January 19, 2019 . January 19, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190119230757/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/no-replacing-you-single/1409981639 . live .
- Web site: I Know - Single . iTunes . April 2, 2019 . April 2, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190402075322/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/i-know-single/1454591260 . live .
- Web site: Coke & Henny, Pt. 1 - Single . iTunes . April 2, 2019 . April 2, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190402111437/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/coke-henny-pt-1-single/1456008385 . live .
- Web site: Pink Sweat$ & Donny Hathaway Spread Holiday Cheer 'This Christmas' . Soul Bounce . December 4, 2019 . March 14, 2021 . September 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200921093622/https://www.soulbounce.com/2019/12/pink-sweat-donny-hathaway-spread-holiday-cheer-this-christmas/ . live .
- News: Heffler . Jason . May 29, 2020 . Galantis and Ship Wrek tap Pink Sweat$ for bubbly house jam 'Only a Fool' . https://web.archive.org/web/20200621052809/https://edm.com/music-releases/galantis-ship-wrek-only-a-fool . June 21, 2020 . June 21, 2020 . Edm.com - the Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists.
- Canada. Pink Sweat$. May 24, 2022.
- Web site: Man on Fire (feat. Pink Sweat$) . iTunes . November 8, 2018 . January 19, 2019 . January 19, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190119230740/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/music-video/man-on-fire-feat-pink-sweat$/1441650876 . live .
- Web site: WALE UNVEILS 'WOW.. THAT'S CRAZY' ALBUM COVER & TRACK LIST . HipHopnMore . October 2019 . November 2, 2019 . October 1, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191001230832/https://hiphop-n-more.com/2019/10/wale-wow-thats-crazy-cover-tracklist/ . live .