2000s British Pop Star Unrecognizable at Crown Oaks Day Concert in Australia

Craig David was one of the biggest pop stars of the 2000s.

And the British singer was sporting a different look to his heyday as he arrived in Australia this week. 

The 44-year-old appeared at Crown Oaks Day – a Melbourne horse racing event – on Thursday ahead of his concerts Down Under. 

Craig was on trend in an all-white ensemble including a denim jacket with a simple shirt underneath. 

He added a pair of loose jeans and completed the look with a pair of chunky white sneakers. 

The performer was sporting a lot more facial hair than he had in his pop star day as well as a salt and pepper beard. 

Craig David (pictured) was one of the biggest pop stars of the 2000s. And the British singer was sporting a different look to his heyday as he arrived in Australia this week

Craig is pictured in 2001

Craig starred in a headline show at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on Thursday night. 

He will also take the stage for a concert in Sydney on November 7 at Glass Island. 

Craig is one of the biggest British artists of all time, having scored 16 top ten singles in the UK alone. 

Prior to rocketing to fame in his early 20s, Craig lived on the Holyrood Estate near Southampton city centre from the age of one. 

During his time living in the house, Craig wrote hit songs 7 Days, Walking Away and Fill Me In, for his 2000 debut album, Born to Do It.

The album became the fastest-selling debut by a British male solo act at the time, quickly making David the face of the UK garage genre. 

In September, food delivery app Just Eat named the R&B legend as its very first British ambassador. 

The company’s legendary jingle was sung by David in a recent advert. 

The 44-year-old appeared at Crown Oaks Day – a Melbourne horse racing event – on Thursday ahead of his concerts Down Under

Craig was on trend in an all-white ensemble including a denim jacket with a simple shirt underneath

The musician put his own spin on the popular tune, transforming it into an anthem that ‘celebrates local neighbourhoods and communities’ across the UK.

His track, titled Every Neighbour Got Their Flava, is a cheeky nod to his own 2002 track What’s Your Flava?

The lyrics made references to ‘relatable everyday moments’, from calling for an ‘SOS’ because the chilli has run out, or ordering ‘nappies, coffee, rolls to go’ as busy working parents.

It also paid homage to the range of products and dishes customers can buy using Just Eat, including groceries and takeaway – as well as pharmaceutical or electronic items. 

The accompanying music video took viewers on a journey through the UK and Ireland, giving insight into the rich diversity of flavours that punctuate Britain’s bustling neighbourhoods.