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Darrin ‘DDPresents’ Davis | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Darrin Davis |
| Also known as | DDPresents |
| Born | April 13, 2003 Camas, Washington, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
Darrin Davis (born April 13, 2003), known professionally as DDPresents, is an American recording artist, mixing engineer, and record producer based in Los Angeles. He founded Rising Uncovered Studios, an independent music production platform. Davis has collaborated with artists such as Trinidad Cardona, Smokepurpp, and NO1-NOAH, producing music across hip hop, R&B, pop, trap, and electronic genres. According to Muso.ai, he has over 700 music production and engineering credits as of 2025.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Darrin Davis was born in Portland, Oregon and raised in Camas, Washington. In middle school, he joined the choir and performed vocal solos, developing an interest in music. In eighth grade, he began experimenting with music production using Audacity (audio editor), learning techniques such as equalization, compression, and multitrack editing.
While at Camas High School, Davis used FL Studio to record and produce music with local artists in the Pacific Northwest. After graduating, he earned an Associate of Arts degree from Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. He later attended the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences (CRAS) in Gilbert, Arizona, studying studio engineering, post-production, sound design, and live sound.[3]
YouTube and early career
[edit]Davis launched a YouTube channel under the name DDPresents, posting original music, remixes, and behind-the-scenes content. The channel has gained over 25,000 subscribers and six million views.[4][5]
In 2022, Davis engineered and was featured on the single "MIA," with artists including $teven Cannon, Nessly, Crape, and Paycheck. The track was covered by Rap Fiesta for its collaborative lineup.[6] That year, he founded Rising Uncovered Studios, a platform providing audio engineering, mixing, and digital marketing services to independent musicians, with operations in Portland, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
Music Career
[edit]In 2024, Davis appeared in an interview on the YouTube series Jimmy’s JamBox (Episode 415), discussing his career, influences, and production approach.[7] He has collaborated with artists including NO1-NOAH, Trinidad Cardona, Smokepurpp, 645AR, and Kamiyada+. His productions include "Stay" with NO1-NOAH and Steele 11, "Dark Knight" with Smokepurpp and Almighty Jay, "SPACESHIP" with DJ3EEZY and 645AR, and "Smile" with Trinidad Cardona. In 2025, he released the collaborative album "MVP," featuring tracks across trap, R&B, and hip hop genres.[8][9][10]
Technical expertise
[edit]Davis is proficient in digital audio workstations including Pro Tools, FL Studio, and Audacity (audio editor). His production setup includes a Warm Audio WA-47 JR microphone, Universal Audio Volt 4 interface, and WA Headroom headphones, with plug-ins from Antares Auto-Tune, Melodyne, FabFilter, and SSL. He received training in signal flow, patch bay routing, and audio systems at CRAS, gaining experience in studio operations, game audio, and multimedia integration.[11]
Studio internships
[edit]During his time at CRAS, Davis interned at Demŭn Studios in Phoenix, Arizona, assisting with tracking sessions and promotional content. In 2025, he began interning at Apex Arts Studios in North Hollywood, handling session setup, equipment management, and media post-production.
Real estate career
[edit]Since 2022, Davis has worked as a licensed real estate agent with eXp Realty LLC in Vancouver, Washington, focusing on residential transactions in Clark County. He uses digital media for property marketing.[12][13][14][15]
Equipment
[edit]- Microphones: Røde Microphones NT1-A; Warm Audio WA-47 JR
- Audio interface: Universal Audio (company) Volt 4; Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
- Headphones: WA Headroom
- DAW: Pro Tools; FL Studio; Logic Pro X; Audacity (audio editor)
Discography
[edit]As artist
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Credit(s) | Featured Artist(s) | Albums | Certifications/Notes |
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| 2025 | "MVP" (full album) | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | various artists | MVP | 1,875,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2025 | "COBAIN" | DDPresents & Dante Bolla | Artist, Producer, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | Smokepurpp | MVP | 15,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2025 | "Smile" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | Trinidad Cardona | MVP | 3,500+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2025 | "SPACESHIP" | DDPresents & DJ3EEZY | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | 645AR | non-album single | 5,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "Dark Knight" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | Smokepurpp, Almighty Jay | MVP | 35,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "ANTIDOTE" | DDPresents, Chris Keya & Kaushion | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | — | MVP | 11,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "Time Flies" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | steezy prime | non-album single | 1,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "SO BAD! (Best of Both Worlds)" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | — | MVP | 13,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "IN MY BAG" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | steezy prime | non-album single | 2,500+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "Spree Kill" | DDPresents & Bdr!ppyy | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | Kamiyada+ | non-album single | 24,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "Black & Blue" | DDPresents, Rising Uncovered & Baby Bennett | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | - | Rising Uncovered Presents: Volume 1 | 16,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "Alcohol" | DDPresents & MarMar Oso | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | - | MVP | 19,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "LAST YEAR" | DDPresents, Jxve & PRAYER | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | - | non-album single | 6,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "I Need Some Sleep" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | - | MVP | 14,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "M I T" | DDPresents & M0P H3AD | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | - | DEAD OR ALIVE | 15,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "PISTOL PETE" | DDPresents & DJ3EEZY | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | - | non-album single | 9,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2024 | "GATES CAN'T HOLD" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | - | ASSEMBLE | 17,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2023 | "HOCUS POCUS" | DDPresents & MarMar Oso | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | - | MVP | 34,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2023 | "What I Mean" | DDPresents & MarMar Oso | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | - | MVP | 91,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2022 | "MVP" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | - | MVP | 14,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2022 | "Be Okay/Scammed" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | - | MVP | 192,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2022 | "Coast 2 Coast" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | LECADE & Conley | MVP | 46,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2022 | "Out of My Face" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | Jxve & PRAYER | MVP | 98,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2022 | "MIA (Ghosted Mix)" | DDPresents | Artist, Producer, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | $teven Cannon, sadgods, Nessly, Why Cue | MVP | 88,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2022 | "MIA" | DDPresents | Artist, Producer, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | $teven Cannon, Paycheck, Nessly, Crape | MVP | 175,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2021 | "Myself" | DDPresents | Artist, Producer, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | raspy, Taylr Woods & Distryx | MVP | 41,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2021 | "NIGHTMRE" | DDPresents | Artist, Producer, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | Jxve, dampszn, Distryx & Bri-C | MVP | 60,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2020 | "Sorry Not Sorry" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | Zay Hilfigerrr | MVP | 51,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2020 | "Overthinking" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | — | MVP | 83,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2020 | "Into You" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | — | MVP | 176,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2020 | "Face" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | — | MVP | 152,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2020 | "Stay" | DDPresents, NO1-NOAH & Steele 11 | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | — | MVP | 425,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2019 | "Never Again" | DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter | Trilla Kid | MVP | 60,000+ Streams on Spotify |
As producer and engineer
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Album/Project | Featured Artist(s) | Credit(s) | Notes |
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| 2025 | "Turtle" | Rising Uncovered & lilEv (EgoBaby) | non-album single | - | Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "only one" | Rising Uncovered & 4kMeechy | non-album single | - | Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "2HIGH" | Jace Davey & pariahcantbreathe | non-album single | - | Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "DIRTY DENIM" | Jace Davey & filthygenes | non-album single | - | Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "Grudges" | Rising Uncovered, AZ E$CO & Syvil Beats | non-album single | - | Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "SUCK IT!" | PAINLIKESHADOWS | non-album single | - | Mixing Engineer | 3,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2025 | "Villainy" | Rising Uncovered, AZ E$CO & Syvil Beats | non-album single | - | Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "All Of Me" | Rising Uncovered & AZ E$CO | non-album single | M0P H3AD | Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "Ivory" | Rising Uncovered, AZ E$CO & Syvil Beats | non-album single | - | Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2024 | "EGIRLS LOVE THIS ONE" | Jacob Jordan & BOUNCE GANG | non-album single | - | Mixing Engineer | - |
| 2024 | "EAT THE CURB" | Jacob Jordan & SALEM STAKES | non-album single | - | Mixing Engineer | - |
| 2024 | "Limp Bizkit" | SALEM STAKES & Jacob Jordan | non-album single | - | Mixing Engineer | - |
| 2024 | "Ben Dover" | BBN Bosko & ETHEP | non-album single | - | Mixing Engineer | 129,000+ Streams on Spotify |
| 2020 | "Deep Water" | TheKidNiko | non-album single | - | Mixing Engineer | - |
As featured artist
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Album/Project | Featured Artist(s) | Credit(s) | Notes |
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| 2025 | "IRREGULAR" (Slowed) | Rising Uncovered | non-album single | Kamiyada+, FUSS & DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer & Songwriter | - |
| 2025 | "STAR" (Sped Up) | Rising Uncovered & T-Gordon | non-album single | Mark Battles & DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer & Songwriter | - |
| 2025 | "She Make Me Feel" | Rising Uncovered, AZ E$CO & Syvil Beats | non-album single | DDPresents | Artist, Songwriter, Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "SPREE KILL" (Slowed) | Rising Uncovered | non-album single | Kamiyada+, Bdr!ppyy & DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer & Songwriter | - |
| 2025 | "All Over The World" | Rising Uncovered, AZ E$CO & Syvil Beats | non-album single | DDPresents | Artist, Songwriter, Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "WANTED" | Rising Uncovered, FUSS & NAMELE$$ | non-album single | DDPresents & JDEN BEATS | Artist, Mixing Engineer & Songwriter | - |
| 2025 | "WET!" | Rising Uncovered & Jacob Jordan | non-album single | DDPresents & DJ3EEZY | Artist, Mixing Engineer & Songwriter | - |
| 2025 | "My Door's Open" | Rising Uncovered | non-album single | DDPresents & tezpu | Artist, Songwriter, Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "What's On My Mind?" | Rising Uncovered, AZ E$CO & Syvil Beats | non-album single | DDPresents | Artist, Songwriter, Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "IRREGULAR" (Sped Up) | Rising Uncovered | non-album single | Kamiyada+, FUSS & DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer & Songwriter | - |
| 2025 | "SPREE KILL" (Sped Up) | Rising Uncovered | non-album single | Kamiyada+, Bdr!ppyy & DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer & Songwriter | - |
| 2025 | "WHAT 'BOUT US" | Rising Uncovered & Solomon Frankos | non-album single | DDPresents | Artist, Songwriter, Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "Vantage" | Rising Uncovered & AZ E$CO | non-album single | DDPresents & tezpu | Artist, Songwriter, Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "PULL UP" (Slowed) | Rising Uncovered & T-Gordon | non-album single | Mark Battles & DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer & Songwriter | - |
| 2025 | "SLIDIN'" | Rising Uncovered, AZ E$CO & Yung $warm | non-album single | DDPresents | Artist, Songwriter, Mixing & Tracking Engineer | - |
| 2025 | "DARK KNIGHT" (Slowed) | Rising Uncovered | non-album single | Smokepurpp, Almighty Jay & DDPresents | Artist, Mixing Engineer & Songwriter | - |
References
[edit]- ^ "Darrin Davis – Muso.ai". Muso.ai. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "DDPresents". Spotify. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "The Multifaceted Career of Darrin Davis: A Rising Star in Music Production". Music Times UK. May 29, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ "DDPresents – YouTubers' Archive". Callmart. Atom Legal Intelligence Corp. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "DDPresents YouTube Stats, Channel Analytics". Social Blade. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ Jerks, Mackenzie (January 18, 2022). "DDPresents – "MIA", A Star-Studded Hype Record". Rap Fiesta. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "Episode 415 with DDPresents". YouTube. Jimmy's JamBox. February 2, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "DDPresents Drops New Hit Single "Spaceship"". Lyric Select. December 15, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ "DDPresents and NO1-NOAH". Shazam. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ Delvin (May 26, 2025). ""Smile" by DDPresents and Trinidad Cardona Is a Genre-Bending Serenade That Captures the Vulnerable Magic of Being Truly Seen". Tunepical. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ^ "DDPresents – Songs, Events and Music Stats". Viberate. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "Darrin Davis – Real Estate Agent". LinkedIn. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ "Darrin Davis – Real Estate Profile". Zillow. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ "Darrin Davis – Real Estate Agent". Realtor.com. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ "Darrin Davis – Real Estate Agent". Homes.com. Retrieved May 28, 2025.