David Pfeffer
David Pfeffer is a German singer. He rose to fame during the second series of the German X Factor show, which he won in December 2011. David Pfeffer, who is also a police officer in Duisburg, Germany, released his debut album I Mind on December 9, 2011 which entered the German charts at No.20. The album, I Mind includes Pfeffer's single "I'm Here", which also was released on the same day as the album, December 9, 2011.
Career
2011: ''X Factor''
Pfeffer auditioned for the second series of X Factor in 2011, singing The Fray's "You Found Me". He was mentored by Till Brönner and was announced the winner on December 6, 2011, winning a record deal with Sony Music.| Episode | Song title | Original performer |
| Casting | "You Found Me" | The Fray |
| Bootcamp | "True Colors" | Cyndi Lauper |
| Bootcamp | "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" | Oasis |
| Judges' House | "The Reason" | Hoobastank |
| Live show 1 | "Stop and Stare" | OneRepublic |
| Live show 2 | "Use Somebody" | Kings of Leon |
| Live show 3 | "Every Breath You Take" | The Police |
| Live show 4 | "What Is Love" | Haddaway |
| Live show 5 | "Nothing Compares 2 U" | The Family |
| Live show 6 | "Valerie" | The Zutons |
| Live show 6 | "Hometown Glory" | Adele |
| Live show 7 | "Angel" | Sarah McLachlan |
| Live show 7 | "Yellow" | Coldplay |
| Live show 8 | "I'm Here" | David Pfeffer |
| Live show 8 | "First Day of My Life" | Melanie C |
| Live show 8 | "The Reason" | Hoobastank |
Pfeffer's winning song, "I'm Here," was made available for download on December 6, 2011, followed by his debut album I Mind which was released three days later.