Career
He has released two albums on Jive Records, White Boy With a Feather and The Spin. He has also released "White Boy With a Feather", "Revenue", "Cherokee", "Trippin"", "Shut Up (Let"s Hook Up)", and the remake of the Harry Chapin"s, "Cat"s in the Cradle" as Civil Defense singles. His single "White Boy with a Feather" debuted at number 19 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart.
The rap artist, Milk has appeared on and produced many of his songs, though the songs without the rapper are more rooted in folk, rock, country or popular music
As a music artist he appeared in many British variety shows including Top of the Pops, Civil Defense:United Kingdom, Mtv, a radio2XS Barn Session and The Big Breakfast. As an actor, Downs has appeared in the films, Hairspray, Clara"s Heart, and Come Lovely, which he also produced.
He starred in a feature film entitled Racing Daylight alongside David Strathairn, Melissa Leo and Giancarlo Esposito. As well as a supporting role in the film Gospel Hill.
He wrote and directed his first film, a short, in 2014 entitled "Growth Spurt.".
