Bursting out of Brooklyn with a booming bass voice and a demanding demeanor, DUSTY LOCANE is primed to continue his ascension in 2022. Completing a silent but deadly rise to the top of the NYC underworld, DUSTY shares “REWIND,” his gripping new music video. Gliding atop a high-octane drill beat from Atlanta-based production duo The Atomix (A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie), DUSTY warns his opposition not to do anything they can’t take back: “If you come on the Fifth actin’ like you tough, you cannot rewind.” Directed by Nimi Hendrix, the video finds DUSTY reminiscing from his high rise, thinking about the time his handpicked crew turned the tables on the plug. The cinematic clip shows the heist and its deadly aftermath, in which DUSTY and his accomplices walk away with both the cash and the weight.
Following the seductive Yung Bleu-featuring “WHAT YOU NEED” (1.2 million views), “REWIND” is the latest video from UNTAMED, the Canarsie native’s debut album, which capped off a breakout 2021 for the 22-year-old artist. on December 3rd, DUSTY joined the exclusive ranks of artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, and many more, by being welcomed into the #RIAAClassOf2021 for receiving his first GOLD certification this year with his debut single, “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN FREESTYLE” which racked up over 200 million combined streams. The EMPIRE artist struck gold again with “Rolando (Caught In The Rain)” (72 million Spotify streams) and “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN PT. 2 (PICTURE ME),” which generated over 152k video creations on TikTok.
Beyond the hits, UNTAMED introduces new bangers like the apocalyptic, guitar-flecked “ICED OUT,” and the Canarsie neighborhood theme song “FLOSS STATE OF MIND.” Featuring appearances from Yung Bleu, OBN Jay, Rah Swish, and more, UNTAMED is available everywhere via EMPIRE.
In this exclusive interview with HipHopSince1987 rising star Dusty Locane talks to Digital Crates about his career and music. He talks about coming up in Canarsie, Brooklyn, and how he got started doing music. He speaks on the importance of being self-confident and hustling hard to get where you want to be in life. Some of his influences include Tupac, Nipsey Hussle, and contemporaries such as Fivio Foreign, Sheff G, Eli Fross, EST Gee, and others. He has a unique slow flow that is melodic and true to his New York area roots. He describes his music as inspirational with a menacing vibe to make you want to chase greatness and make a change in your life.
He stays true to himself and his signature sound and continues to upgrade his music and visuals. He also has a strong social media presence balancing his activity on all platforms like Instagram, TikTok Twitter, and Youtube. Instead of forcing growth, he focuses on learning and staying consistent with music and content. He is motivated by his family, his peers, and his fans as he is thankful that people enjoy his music.
He talks about his creative process and how he comes up with his signature sound in the recording studio. His first hit “Rollin and Controllin” quickly went viral but that was just the beginning of his journey. Songs like “Rolando”, “Intro 2 Me” and “Best Friend” are certified classics along with new songs together he has amassed over 100 million youtube views and over 200 million Spotify streams. He also talks about the vision behind his collaborations and his music videos. His album “Untamed” is online now but you can expect a lot more music and visuals from Dusty Locane soon!
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