The Boy Who Played the Harp

The Boy Who Played the Harp is the third studio album by British rapper Dave, released on 24 October 2025 through Neighbourhood Recordings. The album serves as a follow-up to We're All Alone in This Together (2021), his second studio album, and Split Decision (2023), Dave's collaborative EP with Central Cee. It features guest appearances from James Blake, Jim Legxacy, Kano, Tems, and Nicole Blakk.

The album's title alludes to the Book of Samuel in the Bible (1 Samuel 16:14–23), where Saul summoned a young, brave shepherd, David, to play the harp to soothe him as he was being troubled by evil spirits. The album was released to critical acclaim with many critics praising its lyricism, storytelling, and concept. The album became Dave's third consecutive number one album on the UK Albums Chart, moving approximately 74,000 units in its first week, while becoming the first UK rap artist to debut three albums atop the chart. Internationally, the record debuted at number one in Ireland, the top ten in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Sweden, and Switzerland, and the top twenty in Austria and Canada. The album was preceded by one single: "Raindance" featuring Tems; the song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, marking Dave's fourth chart-topper on the chart. The album was nominated for British Album of the Year at the Brit Awards.

Dave is currently embarking on his The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour in support of the album, which commenced on 2 February 2026, in Munich, Germany, and will conclude on 30 August 2026, in Leeds, England, consisting of 39 shows spanning Australia, Europe, and North America.