At only 16 years old, JOSIAHDAVIS. is already making waves with his debut album IN TRANSIT. — a strikingly personal project that blends melodic hip-hop with poignant storytelling. Across 12 introspective tracks, the young artist explores themes of change, self-discovery, and emotional resilience, delivering a body of work that feels both intimate and universally relatable.
Raised in Washington State, Josiah Michael Davis comes from musical roots — his father, Chris Davis, is a respected rapper from the Pacific Northwest. But JOSIAHDAVIS. is forging his own path, capturing the attention of artists like Hobo Johnson, Futuristic, and SonReal, while turning his basement into a creative sanctuary where he produced the majority of the album himself.
What makes IN TRANSIT. so powerful is its unfiltered honesty. JOSIAHDAVIS. doesn’t shy away from doubt, heartbreak, or the weight of expectation, instead, he channels those emotions into songs that feel like late-night conversations with a close friend. His ability to balance youthful optimism with emotional depth makes the album feel timeless, a testament to his skill as both a lyricist and storyteller.
With IN TRANSIT., JOSIAHDAVIS. solidifies his place as a rising voice in the next generation of hip-hop, signaling the arrival of an artist unafraid to wear his heart on his sleeve.