Rush Davis is an American songwriter, producer, and DJ from

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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

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, and ''

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''. As a creative director, Davis has worked with artists such as

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and the R&B duo

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. 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. As a producer and songwriter, Davis has collaborated with an array of artists, including Shaun Ross,

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, George Clinton,

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, Rochelle Jordan, and

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. He has released two albums, ''Transmission'' and ''XMSN DS,'' in partnership with his longtime collaborator, under the YoungArt/FadeToMind label. 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. In August 2023, Davis opened for

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during her sold-out

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and later performed at the

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alongside Zhu. He also co-wrote the single "Lover/Friend" for

and Rochelle Jordan. 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

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Discography

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Rush Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Place of birth missing (living people) American songwriters American record producers American DJs Musicians from Los Angeles LGBTQ DJs American LGBTQ songwriters