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Sydney-via-NY MC Danté Knows is fast becoming one of the leading figures in Sydney hip hop, and his latest single ‘Lost Your Mind’ is another reminder of his range as both a musician and songwriter.

The new tune, taken from his forthcoming EP Vicious, sees the Inner West mainstay continue with the hybridised rock and hip hop sound that he first teased on his Phase One EP earlier this year. Instrumentally it’s one of his strongest creations, with electric guitars and steady percussion help to set a hazy but cathartic backdrop for his vocals. Speaking of which, Danté treats us to some multi-tasking in this cut, alternating between singing and rapping as the instrumentation builds in resonance beneath him.

The accompanying clip features BTS footage of Danté and his various collaborators out on tour, putting a spotlight on his most personal moments in what’s ultimately his journey to the top. And thanks to the depth of moments captured in the video’s five-minute runtime, it’s one of his most immersive clips yet, and it looks as if it won’t be the last.

Speaking on the new tune and its place in his artist journey, Danté explains, “I was in a mood the day we wrote this track. Joey P & myself started out the skeleton as we waited for everyone else to slowly drip into the lair. As they entered, I witnessed everyone play a role in defining where its at today. I felt like this was the day I killed the middle man, the day I decided to fire the over-thinker who sat in between my hopes & execution. At this point I was on another level of confidence.”

It’s another quality offering from the rising star. Danté Knows’ new single ‘Lost Your Mind’ is out now. Be sure to check out the official video above and be sure to buy/stream it here .

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