Rush Davis

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.{{Cite web|last=Gonzalez|first=Emiliana|title=The L.A. intersection that launched music artist Rush Davis|url=https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2023-04-13/the-la-intersection-that-launched-music-artist-rush-davis|website=Los Angeles Times|access-date=September 23, 2024}}

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.{{Cite web|title=Bang It With A Hammer: Gideon & Rush Davis Talk DNA|url=https://www.theransomnote.com/music/interviews/bang-it-with-a-hammer-gideon-rush-davis-talk-dna/|website=The Ransom Note|access-date=September 23, 2024}}{{Cite web|title=Rush Davis Kingdom Bare Souls on Love is Blood|url=https://www.thefader.com/2021/11/10/rush-davis-kingdom-bare-souls-on-love-is-blood/|website=Fader|access-date=September 23, 2024}}

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.{{Cite web|title=Rush Davis Biography|url=https://ra.co/dj/rushdavis/biography|website=Resident Advisor|access-date=September 23, 2024}}{{Cite web|title=Meet Rush Davis|url=https://remezcla.com/features/music/meet-rush-davis/|website=Remezcla.com|access-date=September 26, 2024}}

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 2024, Davis played the Glastonbury Music Festival.

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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.{{Cite web|title=Rush Davis Songwriter on Spotify|url=https://artists.spotify.com/songwriter/6yanSNM1vQk5EOzOn78H9z|website=Spotify|access-date=September 23, 2024}}

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.{{Cite web |title=Rush Davis and Kingdom Pay Homage to Queer Nightlife on Transmission |url=https://remezcla.com/features/music/rush-davis-kingdom-pay-homage-queer-nightlife-transmission/ |access-date=September 23, 2024 |website=remezcla.com}}{{Cite web |title=Rush Davis and Kingdom |url=https://pitchperfectpr.com/rush-davis-kingdom/ |access-date=September 23, 2024 |website=pitchperfectpr.com}}{{Cite web |title=Rush Davis and Kingdom Transmission |url=https://www.flaunt.com/blog/rush-davis-kingdom |access-date=September 23, 2024 |website=flaunt.com}}

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