The Georgia soul man got his break writing a song for India.Arie’s 2001 debut album. The two friends duetted on the 2008 hit “Words,” which led to a Grammy nomination. David has shown up on the R&B charts again, notably in 2011 with “4evermore,” a dreamy duet with Algebra. At his best on slow jams, he showcased his versatility on 2018’s “Hello Like Before: The Songs of Bill Withers.”