Dane Aaron Rumble, also known as Dane Rumble, was born on February 9, 1982, in New Zealand, and is a singer‑songwriter who began his career as a co‑founder of the hip‑hop group Fast Crew. The group’s 1999 debut single "I Got" reached number 4 on the New Zealand Singles Chart, and their album Set the Record Straight peaked at number 11. After Fast Crew disbanded in 2009, he launched a solo career, releasing "Always Be Here", which peaked at number 13 and earned gold certification. His debut solo album The Experiment debuted at Number 1 in 2010. Subsequent singles "Don't Know What to Do" and "Cruel" entered the top ten, with "Cruel" achieving platinum status. In 2012, he released "Lights Go Out" and "Not Alone", the latter peaking at number 14.