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Dave Jonathan Lamar (born December 20, 1992) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, record producer, and director.

Early life

Dave Jonathan Lamar was born on December 20, 1992, in Manila, Philippines, which is why he is a Filipino by birth. He follows Christianity as his only religion and belongs to the Mixed Asian ethnicity. He is the oldest child and has two siblings. His parents ran an orphanage called Faith Hope & Love Kids’ Ranch (2003-2019).

Career

The Voice of the Philippines

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. Both of them performed "Bohemian Rhapsody" by the band Queen.

American Idol

In 2015 Lamar auditioned for the fourteenth season of American Idol. On January 27, he posted a photo on his X account (formerly Twitter), showing himself performing with a guitar and with the American Idol logo in the background.

From The Sea

In 2021 Lamar and Morissette tied the knot and established a musical duo, From The Sea. The name derives from his last name, which translates to ' the sea' in Spanish. In 2022, their debut eponymous EP was released, serving 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", which also served as the launch of their debut album.

Personal life

Lamar married singer-songwriter Morissette on June 28, 2021. Prior to their marriage, they had been in a relationship for 8 years and both joined the first season of The Voice of the Philippines in 2013.

Filmography

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Concerts

• Feels Like Home (with Morissette) (2023)

Awards and nominations

Notes

1. Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

1. ^ "Morissette and Dave Lamar to stage their first-ever concert together". When in Manila. July 6, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
2. ^ "Former 'Voice PH' contestant makes it past first 'American Idol' audition". Rappler. January 30, 2015. Archived from the original on July 31, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
3. "Junji, Dave of Team Sarah rocks in 'Voice PH' battle". ABS-CBN News. August 4, 2013. Archived from the original on August 5, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
4. "Ex-'Voice PH' contestant tries luck in 'American Idol'". ABS-CBN News. January 29, 2015. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
5. ^ "Pinoy Dave Lamar tries out for 'American Idol'". Coconuts Manila. January 30, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
6. Roque, Nika (July 19, 2023). "Meet 'From The Sea,' Morissette and husband Dave Lamar's musical project". GMA Network. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
7. ^ Basbas, Franchesca Judine (July 4, 2023). "From the Sea's Morissette and Dave Lamar on bringing their love stories to life in their upcoming concert 'Feels Like Home'". Bandwagon Asia. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
8. ^ Roque, Nika (July 18, 2023). "Morissette and husband Dave Lamar look back on first concert together". GMA Network. Archived from the original on July 19, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
9. "Surprise! Morissette Amon and Dave Lamar are married". Rappler. January 28, 2022. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
10. "Morissette Amon, Dave Lamar tie the knot months ago". The Philippine Star. January 29, 2022. Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
11. "From the Sea, Morissette, Dave Lamar – If We Never Happened (2023)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
12. "Dave Lamar – Detours (2016)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
13. "Dave Lamar – Homesick (2019)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
14. "From the Sea, Morissette, Dave Lamar – From the Sea (2022)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on August 23, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
15. "Dave Lamar – Come Out Come Out (2013)". Apple Music. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
16. "Dave Lamar – Happiest Man On Earth (2014)". Apple Music. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
17. "Dave Lamar – Christmas Miss List (2014)". Apple Music. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
18. "Dave Lamar – Feel My Love (2018)". Apple Music. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
19. "Dave Lamar – Something Only We Know (2019)". Apple Music. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
20. "Dave Lamar – Choices (2020)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
21. "Dave Lamar – Desperate for Love (2020)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
22. "Dave Lamar, Orien Hills – Always (2022)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
23. "Dave Lamar – Boundless (2022)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
24. "Dave Lamar – Different (2023)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
25. "Dave Lamar – How to Love (Nanny's Song) (2023)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
26. "From The Sea, Morissette, Dave Lamar – Will You Stay (His Version) (2023)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
27. "From The Sea, Morissette, Dave Lamar – Something Only We Know (Her Version) (2023)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
28. "Signalgiant feat. Dave Lamar – A Feel Good Song About a High School Prom (2022)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
29. Agarap, Angelique (October 3, 2022). "Nominees for 35th AWIT Awards revealed". Easy Rock. Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.

External links

• Dave Lamar on Spotify
• Dave Lamar on Apple Music
• Dave Lamar's channel on YouTube

• 1992 births
• Living people
• 21st-century Filipino singers
• American Idol participants
• English-language singers from the Philippines
• Filipino singer-songwriters
• Participants in American reality television series
• Singers from Manila
• The Voice of the Philippines contestants