Meet T Davis, A Bakersfield Veteran Who Is Leading The Wave For Local Artists

"I don't look at myself as a powerhouse I feel that something other people have to see in you but a master of my craft of course"

T Davis, an artist who began his music career early when he started playing the drums as a child was discovered by the KILJOY team at the SomethingDopeforthePeople event in February. He caught our attention with his lyrics which had a more poetic sound than expected, “They say you ain't shining enough, I know I'm a diamond in the rough. Goin' against it kinda tough. Had a heart, so I'm kinda ruffled up.” The crowd was already cheering after these first few lines. Which led the team to wonder, where does his inspiration come from and what led him to where he is now.

Mia: You have pretty strong lyrics. Where did you draw your inspiration from?

I've been involved in the music industry before, I've seen a lot of things in the music industry and I really let it transpire…

…The beat spoke to me, so the beat is the real mastermind behind the song.

Mia: So you've got a strong love for the sound behind music, did you play instruments early on in life?

TDavis: Yes, ma’am. I've been playing the drums since I was four.

Mia: Wow, so you were a little prodigy! Who would you say was your role model or source of guidance?

TDavis: BabyBass was pretty much my guide, he's the main person who created the whole thing– he and God really, they opened the doors for me.

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In a later interview, his background in the music industry was further discussed. And he had some pretty impressive things to say.

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Mia: You mentioned already having your foot in the music industry, were there other big names you've met and worked with? Even locally, please share.

TDavis: I've met all of my favorite artists and worked with some dope legends and future legends from E-40, Too Short, Sugar-free, Mindless Behavior, Eric Bellinger, J Stalin, Compton AV AD, Ty Dolla Sign, YG, list goes on. Locally my boy Decades, Locust Luciano, haven't had the pleasure to work with many artists here but I've done stuff for a lot of artists of the city for sure. And I look forward to working with a few local artists before I hang up my rap shoes.

Mia: Who do you hope to work with in the future, or do you prefer to do things solo?

TDavis: That's a good question. I've always wanted to do something with BabyBash especially with his 10 plus year connection with Wiz Khalifa, Jasmine Sullivan, H.E.R., Eric Bellinger, and Yella Beezy just to name a few. I've been solo my whole career but I don't mind working with and learning from people.

Mia: What is your connection with BabyBash and how has this shaped your music career?

TDavis: My connection to Baby Bash, he's like an uncle to me practically raised me in his music game. I learned a lot from musically, performance wise then some really the reason why I do music till this day.

Mia: Do you think of yourself as a powerhouse or a master of your craft?

I don't look at myself as a powerhouse I feel that something other people have to see in you but a master of my craft of course…

…and that's thanks to Michael Jackson learned a lot from the King and I never even met him!

TDavis closed with some very memorable words.

“One thing that’ll kill a career, becoming “big headed”. I'm a firm believer that humbleness opens doors. Conversations can't even get you in but I really appreciate that all the glory goes to God because without him none of these things would be possible.”

Make sure you stream his most recent musical exploits in the form of his EP “One Way Out”