Rush Davis

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Rush Davis is an American songwriter, producer, and DJ from South Los Angeles.

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Career

Davis's journey into underground culture began at age 15, when he became estranged from his family. He found guidance and inspiration through House of Xtravaganza and the event series Mustache Mondays. Davis refined his talents under the mentorship of Doriana Sanchez, a choreographer and creative director known for her work with Cher, Cirque du Soleil, and So You Think You Can Dance . [1]

As a creative director, Davis has worked with artists such as Serpentwithfeet and the R&B duo THEY. His work spans a variety of mediums, including album rollouts, music videos, brand development, and live performance staging. Davis's influence has been felt across platforms such as Afropunk. [2] [3]

As a producer and songwriter, Davis has collaborated with an array of artists, including Shaun Ross, Taraji P. Henson, Kelly Rowland, Afrojack, George Clinton, Duke Dumont, TOKiMONSTA, Kaytranada, SZA, Rochelle Jordan, and Doja Cat. He has released two albums, Transmission and XMSN DS, in partnership with his longtime collaborator, under the YoungArt/FadeToMind label. [4] [5]

In recent years, Davis expanded into event production, launching the seasonal Tuesday event, "Never Forget A Face," in Downtown Los Angeles. Described as "a living altar dedicated to the queer nightlife architects that paved the way," the event serves as a tribute to the cultural pioneers of the queer nightlife scene.

In June of 2024, Davis played the Glastonbury Music Festival. [6]

In August 2023, Davis opened for Beyoncé during her sold-out Renaissance World Tour and later performed at the Hollywood Palladium alongside Zhu. He also co-wrote the single "Lover/Friend" for Kaytranada and Rochelle Jordan. [7]

Rush Davis and Kingdom's collaborative album Transmission pays homage to queer nightlife, particularly the Los Angeles-based Mustache Mondays, a crucial space for LGBTQ people of color. Davis reflects on how this inclusive community helped him find his identity. The album is marked by bass-heavy beats and experimental sounds, with tracks like “Love Is Blood” highlighting the “softness of masculinity.” The project also features collaborations with artists such as Rochelle Jordan, Shaun Ross, and Kiddy Smile. [8] [9] [10]

Discography

Song TitleArtist(s)Release DateNotes
Sumthin Crazy Snakehips, Rochelle Jordan 2023
Lover/Friend KAYTRANADA, Rochelle Jordan 2023
Paranoia Silverlining Lola Consuelos, JO JO2022
UNISEX Shaun Ross, Amber Mark 2022
Math & Magic Rush Davis, Kingdom2022
Audacity Rush Davis, Kingdom2022
Pretty Boy Venom Rush Davis, Kingdom2022
The Fall ZHU 2022
Red Light Green Light Duke Dumont, Shaun Ross 2022For Club Play Only, Pt. 6
WATERBOY Shaun Ross 2021
SIMPLE Shaun Ross 2021
Transmission Rush Davis, Kingdom2021
YOU CARE Shaun Ross 2021
Bad Side Rush Davis, Kingdom, Gisele Alicea Xtravaganza, Kiddy Smile 2021
Element Rush Davis, Kingdom2021
Nerve Rush Davis, Kingdom2021
LIVIN Shaun Ross 2021
Ching Ching Wolfgang Gartner 2021
The Fear Duke Dumont, Niia 2020
EvidenceGirl Unit, Rush Davis 2019
Good Medicine Wolfgang Gartner, Rush Davis 2018
RideNikö Blank, Rush Davis 2017
Chiquita Tyla Yaweh 2017
What Is LoveKingdom, SZA 2017
Baptize Dawn Richard 2016
Paint It Blue Dawn Richard 2016
Honest Dawn Richard 2016
DREAMZ COME TRUEJIMMY EDGAR, Rochelle Jordan 2016
Feel Trip Rush Davis 2016
Off & OnDickystixxx, Rush Davis 2016
Steer Scarface, Rush Davis 2015

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