About Davina

There are three Davinas. [1] Davina (born Davina Bussey is an American R&B vocalist and musician. Davina grew up in Detroit, ran her own dance music record label, and worked as a recording engineer before signing with Loud Records. Her 1997 single "So Good" became the theme song for the film Hoodlum. Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan and Xzibit each appeared on remixed versions of the song. The 1998 album Best of Both Worlds reached the #34 position on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and #180 on the Billboard 200, 2 of 3 singles released from the album became hits on both Billboard R&B and Pop Charts. [2] Davina is a female artist from Fremont Ca. (East Bay Area) with a musical background and influence from her family making her destined to be involved with music one way or another. Davina began recording choruses for the local rap artists in her region creating a buzz for herself and in time she was presented with an opportunity by Big Tone of Sav It Out Records, presenting Davina's first solo album titled "The Last Laugh Is Mine" released in 2003. At the time Davina was the first female in Northern California to have an album in the R&B/Rap genre for a Latina/Chicana or a "mess" as Davina would say in her own words, considering she's a mix of Filipino and Spanish from her Mother and her Dad topped her off with Mexican, Apache Indian, German and Irish. Within a small amount of time the album caught the ears of many female audiences not to mention a solid male audience as well. Davina was proclaimed by her fans as the "Queen of Northern Cali" for her talent and subject matter touching on subjects that most women wouldn't. She is described as humble and real. By Davina's second album, which was also released by Sav It Out Records, titled "On Some Real", Davina had a large following that was growing by the day, drawing in large and dedicated crowds at concerts and carshows. Davina has also featured on numerous projects and counting. With now 3 albums released Davina has accomplished so much by working hard, giving back to the community and she continues to do so on her own. As an unsigned artist, happily and strictly independent, she was finally able to release of her own solo project, her self titled album "Davina" which has shown many different sides of her writing abilities and musical talents and ear. (Can be downloaded on iTunes under "Davina") She remains true to her fans and always takes them into consideration when writing each song and creating her music. She's always seen signing autographs, taking pictures, and interacting with her fans at events. Described as a down to earth individual who keeps it real as well as being a mother of two children, above all, while balancing her family life and music career, she manages to continue her familys talented genetics in music. Davina's albums continue to be successful and she plans to continue writing and producing music, while remaining close to her roots, family, home and where she came from. She is now a factor in the game- hate it or love it, but you have to respect it. Don't expect her to go anywhere anytime soon as she's just getting started with a bright career ahead of her and more oppurtinities on the way. [3] Davina Shell is the main songwriter of Vancouver band Thee Ahhs. During the autumn 2014 she released a 7-track album Demos About Love consisting of demos made for her band Thee Ahhs.