Mercury Prize-winning artist Dave made a surprise guest appearance at the home of his beloved football team to launch his new album.
The London rapper, an avid Manchester United fan, appeared at Hotel Football next to Old Trafford for an impromptu album launch and signing.
Within minutes of Dave announcing the guest appearance on his social media fans gathered and 1,000 people attened the signing.
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His second album We’re All Alone in This Together was released last week and fans were treated to a performance from Dave on his own keyboard which he brought from home.
Hotel Football's director of sales Jess Southworth said: “It wasn’t a typical Monday.
"Within minutes of Dave announcing on his story that he was at the hotel, fans started to gather.
"They were met on the rooftop of the hotel, Heaven, and were given a copy of the album for signing and the opportunity to have a chat and a picture.
"Dave worked the queue and took time to thank everyone for being there.
"Fans were also treated to a performance with his own keyboard, which he brought straight from his home.
"He played guess the song and took time to answer questions and get to know everyone who had taken the time to visit."
As he visited Manchester the album was declared number one on Spotify's Global Top 10 Debuts list, capturing the biggest new releases on the streaming service.
Jess added: "To see his album announced as number one on Spotify at the end of the evening felt like a huge moment, and it was an honour to witness it.”
David Orobosa Omoregie, who is best known as Dave, has become one of the UK's most iconic young artists.
He won the Mercury Prize in 2019 for his debut album Psychodrama, a thought-provoking reflection on his upbringing in London.
The album also won Album of the Year at the BRIT Awards 2020.
Dave made headlines for adding lyrics about Boris Johnson to his song Black about the perception of black people in Britain.
