Bristow’s own Davaughnte Hill is set to reconnect with his Oklahoma roots in Bristow through the upcoming release of his single “Oklahoma Boys” featuring Savage 44, with a possible mid-March release.
Raised in Bristow until his late teenage years, when he faced challenges that led him to Job Corps, where he completed his education.
From an early age, he remembers having dreams of becoming a musician, a passion he fervently pursues today. His journey took a significant turn during an open mic night in a North Dakota town, where he began to see his efforts pay off. Hill’s music, characterized by originality, reflects his distinct style rooted in the influences of church and school choirs. He has played various stages, from college venues to bars, sharing his music gifts with an adventurous heart and a continued faith in believing each moment is meant to walk in.
When asked about performing in front of crowds, he thoughtfully expresses, “We are all connected by spirit. When I look out at the audience, I see reflections of myself. We only glimpse 2 percent of each other’s lives. On stage, time stands still, and I am creating history alongside the Creator, moment by moment for each of them.” He said he is exactly where God intends him to be, and he will give it his all in that moment.
For Hill, Bristow is not just a hometown, it is the transformative force when needing renewal and a new perspective, where deep family bonds and community connections have molded him into the music artist he is today. He said it is like a perfect cocoon that allows him to emerge again as a magnificent butterfly, being refreshed in his soul. The music video of the single Oklahoma Boys features the iconic Purple Pirate’s field, and he said “he is proud to have the Creek County Sheriffs, who he had a past with, “represent”, he chuckled, and local fire department participated in the mak- led, and local fire department participated in the making of the video and other known places around his hometown are featured.
In receiving wisdom from his late uncle Billy Hill a comedian who did shows in Tulsa “to keep it clean,” or his aunt Cynthia who gave him advice about singing in the spirit.
Hill also mentioned the advice of a great chaplain from a men’s ministry, Ronn Glosson who passed in mid 2024 for telling him that “when he sings to use it as a form of worship to the Most High.” He credits everyone, in those moment-tomoment that matters. It all plays a part in how his music style has become so diverse – from country to blues to some dash of rock, its kept clean and all ages can listen and enjoy together.
You can catch Hillsoon in March at CJ’s or if up for a drive he will also be participating in the Wave Runners Bash competition in early June in Bartlesville to highlight his talent in front of many while playing for his chance to win.