Rush Davis is an American songwriter, producer, and DJ from South Los Angeles.
Career
editDavis'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
edit| Song Title | Artist(s) | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumthin Crazy | Snakehips, Rochelle Jordan | 2023 | |
| Lover/Friend | KAYTRANADA, Rochelle Jordan | 2023 | |
| Paranoia Silverlining | Lola Consuelos, JO JO | 2022 | |
| UNISEX | Shaun Ross, Amber Mark | 2022 | |
| Math & Magic | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2022 | |
| Audacity | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2022 | |
| Pretty Boy Venom | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2022 | |
| The Fall | ZHU | 2022 | |
| Red Light Green Light | Duke Dumont, Shaun Ross | 2022 | For Club Play Only, Pt. 6 |
| WATERBOY | Shaun Ross | 2021 | |
| SIMPLE | Shaun Ross | 2021 | |
| Transmission | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2021 | |
| YOU CARE | Shaun Ross | 2021 | |
| Bad Side | Rush Davis, Kingdom, Gisele Alicea Xtravaganza, Kiddy Smile | 2021 | |
| Element | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2021 | |
| Nerve | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2021 | |
| LIVIN | Shaun Ross | 2021 | |
| Ching Ching | Wolfgang Gartner | 2021 | |
| The Fear | Duke Dumont, Niia | 2020 | |
| Evidence | Girl Unit, Rush Davis | 2019 | |
| Good Medicine | Wolfgang Gartner, Rush Davis | 2018 | |
| Ride | Nikö Blank, Rush Davis | 2017 | |
| Chiquita | Tyla Yaweh | 2017 | |
| What Is Love | Kingdom, SZA | 2017 | |
| Baptize | Dawn Richard | 2016 | |
| Paint It Blue | Dawn Richard | 2016 | |
| Honest | Dawn Richard | 2016 | |
| DREAMZ COME TRUE | JIMMY EDGAR, Rochelle Jordan | 2016 | |
| Feel Trip | Rush Davis | 2016 | |
| Off & On | Dickystixxx, Rush Davis | 2016 | |
| Steer | Scarface, Rush Davis | 2015 |
References
edit- ^ Gonzalez, Emiliana. "The L.A. intersection that launched music artist Rush Davis". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Bang It With A Hammer: Gideon & Rush Davis Talk DNA". The Ransom Note. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Rush Davis Kingdom Bare Souls on Love is Blood". Fader. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Rush Davis Biography". Resident Advisor. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Meet Rush Davis". Remezcla.com. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Rush Davis". Glasopedia. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "Rush Davis Songwriter on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Rush Davis and Kingdom Pay Homage to Queer Nightlife on Transmission". remezcla.com. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Rush Davis and Kingdom". pitchperfectpr.com. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Rush Davis and Kingdom Transmission". flaunt.com. Retrieved September 23, 2024.