Dave Lamar


Dave Jonathan Lamar is a Filipino singer, songwriter, record producer, and director.

Early life

Dave Jonathan Lamar was born on December 20, 1992, in Manila, Philippines. He is a Christian and is of mixed Asian descent. He is an oldest child and has two siblings, Micah and Catherine. His parents ran an orphanage called Faith Hope & Love Kids’ Ranch in Sariaya, Quezon.

Career

Television competition shows

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. The two performed "Bohemian Rhapsody" by the band Queen.
In 2015 Lamar auditioned for the fourteenth season of American Idol.

From the Sea

In 2021 Lamar and his fiancee Morissette wedded and established a musical duo, From the Sea. The name derives from his last name, which translates to "the sea" in Spanish. In 2022, they released debut eponymous EP, which served 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", at which they launched the album.

Personal life

Lamar married singer-songwriter Morissette on June 28, 2021. They had begun a relationship 8 years earlier, and both competed on the first season of The Voice of the Philippines in 2013.

Concerts