“Hometown: Newcastle Why they matter: Mason Dane had a huge breakthrough hit in 2021 with Dash, a tune so undeniable it even got a shout out from T Pain. That high-profile nod helped Dane rack up a million streams on the track between YouTube and Spotify and reel in a stack of new listeners. He’s used the momentum to get big on TikTok, where he finds funny ways to promote catchy, emotional rap tracks like 2022’s Pretty Pearl. With the talent and the internet savvy, we think he might just have the makings of Australia’s next big thing. What to watch: Dash, the track that started it all.”
— https://www.redbull.com/au-en/australian-rappers-to-watch
