DavidB was born in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, to Michael Balogun, a professor of cardiology and Iyabode Balogun (a nurse) and it was here that he first began his journey into entertainment at the age of 2, predominantly with his gift in dance.
In 2003, DavidB attended a vocal training course led by Elaine Hanley, affiliated with Owen Thomas' Cultural Fusion.