Rush Davis is an American songwriter, producer, and DJ from South Los Angeles.
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]
| Song Title | Artist(s) | Release Date | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumthin Crazy | 2023 | |||
| Lover/Friend | 2023 | |||
| Paranoia Silverlining | Lola Consuelos, JO JO | 2022 | ||
| UNISEX | 2022 | |||
| Math & Magic | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2022 | ||
| Audacity | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2022 | ||
| Pretty Boy Venom | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2022 | ||
| The Fall | 2022 | |||
| Red Light Green Light | 2022 | For Club Play Only, Pt. 6 | ||
| WATERBOY | 2021 | |||
| SIMPLE | 2021 | |||
| Transmission | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2021 | ||
| YOU CARE | 2021 | |||
| Bad Side | 2021 | |||
| Element | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2021 | ||
| Nerve | Rush Davis, Kingdom | 2021 | ||
| LIVIN | 2021 | |||
| Ching Ching | 2021 | |||
| The Fear | 2020 | |||
| Evidence | 2019 | |||
| Good Medicine | 2018 | |||
| Ride | 2017 | |||
| Chiquita | 2017 | |||
| What Is Love | 2017 | |||
| Baptize | 2016 | |||
| Paint It Blue | 2016 | |||
| Honest | 2016 | |||
| DREAMZ COME TRUE | 2016 | |||
| Feel Trip | 2016 | |||
| Off & On | 2016 | |||
| Steer | 2015 |