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For many '90s R&B and neo-soul mu… Read Full Bio ↴There are several Davinas.
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For many '90s R&B and neo-soul music heads, Davina (Bussey]'s 1998 debut album Best Of Both Worlds was a classic that still resonates with them and gets play to this day. It's been a minute since we've heard from the singer, songwriter and producer – and by "a minute" we mean close to 15 years, when she released her sophomore album Return To Soul Vol. 1 in 2007. While we were sleeping, though, the Detroit native has been quietly releasing new music and is officially back on the scene with a new single entitled “Again.”
Known for her distinctive, smooth yet slightly raspy voice and mid-tempo sound, Davina's latest effort fits that mold. Her vocals haven’t lost a step, as she floats over the funky bassline, nasty guitar lick and congas that complement the drumbeat.
“Again” is about reconnecting with an old lover and rekindling the fire they made. The reconnection has Davina sprung, and she wants to tell the world how good it feels. In the first verse, she articulates her feelings clearly. "It’s me again calling / I need you / To know I am falling / In love again / And we started as friends / So we can love again," she sings to her homie/lover/friend.
She sees this rekindled relationship as long-term, and there's no stopping them now as she croons, "Baby, we’re here to win / Again / Our love brings sunshine and flow / And everyone will know / It’s love again."
We are happy to see Davina back in the game and back on our radar. The fact that she sounds as good today as she did back in the day is simply the icing on the cake. Get reacquainted with Davina when you listen to “Again” below and follow the artist on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to keep up with her and her new music. (Source: Soulbounce.com, 2022)
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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.
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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.
When It Rains
Davina Lyrics
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(when it rains)
Baby, I call your name,
When I'm lonely,
Come on
Over tonight yeah
I know, I'm not your one and only
Baby you know just how to do it right huh
When it rains I think of you
Candlelight and wine,
When it rains, when it rains,
I think of you,
When it rains I think of you
Candlelight and wine
When it rains, when it rains,
I get hard and wet
When the wind blows and the rain
Hits my window pane
I'm reminding how
Steaming our love gets
When we get it going
The wind becomes the sun, the moon the light,
All night, all night,
When it rains
Chorus x3
Vamp out
The lyrics to Davina's song 'When It Rains' express a person's longing for their lover when they are feeling lonely. The singer acknowledges that they are not the only one for their partner but marvels at how their partner knows just what to do to make things right. When it rains, the singer can't help but think of their lover, and they are transported back to candlelight dinners and intimate moments shared over a glass of wine. The rain hitting the window panes reminds the singer of the steamy love they shared with their partner. The electric energy that flows between them when they get going is enough to set the night on fire, and the wind becomes the sun and the moon the light, all night long.
The song captures the feeling of longing for someone you love and how certain things can trigger memories that bring intense feelings to the surface. The imagery used in the lyrics is evocative, painting a picture of the longing and the passion that the singer feels when they think of their lover. The song is about the intensity of love and how it can be heightened by specific elements like the rain or a simple candlelight dinner.
Line by Line Meaning
Hmmm, hmmmm, hmmmm uh
The singer hums, signifying a melancholic state.
(when it rains)
The singer is triggered to reflect upon her romantic interest when it is raining.
Baby, I call your name,
The singer is overwhelmed with longing and calls out to her lover.
When I'm lonely,
The singer's loneliness motivates her to reach out to her love interest.
Come on
The singer is making a request for her lover to join her.
Over tonight yeah
The singer wants her lover to come over to her place tonight.
I know, I'm not your one and only
The singer acknowledges that she is not the only love interest in her lover's life.
Baby you know just how to do it right huh
The singer admires how her lover is able to satisfy her in a way that no one else can.
When it rains I think of you
The singer thinks of her lover whenever it rains.
Candlelight and wine,
The singer reminisces of romantic moments shared with her lover.
I get hard and wet
The singer is sexually aroused by the thought of her lover.
When the wind blows and the rain
The singer is reminded of her lover when the weather is unfavorable.
Hits my window pane
The singer hears and feels the raindrops hitting her windowpane and it triggers thoughts of her lover.
I'm reminding how
The singer remembers how their love is intense and passionate.
Steaming our love gets
The singer reminisces of their love becoming more intense, warm and passionate.
When we get it going
The singer recalls how their love-making sessions are passionate and intense.
The wind becomes the sun, the moon the light,
The singer is creating an idyllic scene, describing how their love transcends time and space, making it magical.
All night, all night,
Their love-making sessions last throughout the night, making it memorable.
When it rains
The singer's thoughts and feelings always drift to her lover when it rains.
Chorus x3
Repetition of the chorus to emphasize how the singer's thoughts always drift to her lover when it rains.
Vamp out
The song ends with repetition of the chorus's last line, creating a fade-out effect.
Writer(s): Davina Bussey
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.