Craig David has gushed his thanks to David Bowie for giving him permission to sample 'Let's Dance' for his upcoming single.

Why Bowie would let the R'n'B smoothie butcher one of his classic tracks for (ahem) 'Hot Stuff' is beyond us, but maybe it's a name thing or something.

"I think he's wicked," Craig tells the Mirror. "I'm so honoured that he's given me the opportunity."

Mind you, Fresh Prince Will Smith took The Clash's 'Rock The Casbah' to new levels with 'Will 2K', so who knows, maybe it'll be boss