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Dua Saleh & Amaarae Rule the Cosmos In New Video for 'fitt'

Dua Saleh gives fans a peak into what to expect from the upcoming EP Crossover — and we're here for it.

Sex Education breakout star and artist Dua Saleh is back in the game with their latest music video for single fitt. The Sudanese-American actor and musician teamed up with equally talented Ghanaian-American whiz Amaarae to bring listeners a unique listening and visual experience to match.

The track comes off of Saleh's highly-anticipated upcoming EP, Crossover, set to drop on October 22nd. The EP is made up of, "7 songs that represent all the transitions happening in my life right now," the artist said in their announcement.

The outstanding visuals in the DayDay directed music video speak to the artist's fresh, exciting and experimental take on identity and the music that supports it. Alien babes, psychedelic lights and colors, and a confident, sultry Saleh make this the perfect way to get fans excited for their upcoming work.

Watch Dua Saleh's music video for fitt featuring Amaarae here.

Dua Saleh - fitt (with Amaarae) [Official Video]www.youtube.com

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The Sudanese-born artist delivers a captivating debut video.

Dua Salehis a rising Sudanese-born, Minnesota-based artist that's caught our ear.

Saleh only started recording music two years ago but already presents a full-fledged, haunting sound in their debut 5-track EP, Nür (which translates to "light" in Arabic). The release sees the multidisciplinary singer, poet and activist tackling an array of dark soundscapes guided by their captivating and fluid vocal delivery.

According to Pitchfork, "Saleh was born in Kassala, on the Eastern edge of Sudan, but moved to the Upper Midwest after a brief stop at a refugee camp in Eritrea." Since then, the artist has been honing their craft in the Twin Cities.

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