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, with the former three handling the song's production. It was released for digital download and streaming by

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on 18 September 2020 as the second

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from the mixtape. An accompanying

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was released on the same day. The song debuted at number 31 on both the

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and the

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Release and promotion

On 15 March 2020, S-X

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, "My next song is called 'dangerous'". On 5 September 2020, S-X revealed the song's cover art and release date and the song was made available to

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on digital download services and pre-save on streaming services. "Dangerous" was released for digital download and streaming by Eterno Music and

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on 18 September 2020. It was S-X's first release through the record label after signing with them in May 2020. S-X appeared on both the

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'' and the Sky One television show ''

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'' to promote the song.

Critical reception

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wrote, " -Xshowcases his faultless vocals over a melodic and instantaneous beat and it’s safe to say that his first release in over 8 months is a certified hit." Sam Rasmin of Creative Generation UK wrote, "S-X has delivered yet another incredible vocal performance, which matched with a gripping instrumental, makes for an exciting new release." Rock 'N' Load Magazine wrote, "S-X is leading us out of summer with an undeniable track, which is set to be a hit." 1883 Magazine acclaimed that "S-X more than proven himself as a confident and powerful artist".

Music video

The

for "Dangerous" premiered on S-X's

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channel on 18 September 2020. The video was co-directed by Troy Roscoe and Danyl Goodall. 1883 Magazine wrote, "In the music video, S-X finds himself in a multi-dimensional world of haunted mansions with a

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-like cult, a dinner gathering full of deranged guests, and a

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that looks eerily familiar to S-X. With a '' Stranger Things''-esque theme throughout the music video, it’s clear that the inspiration behind 'Dangerous' is the danger that comes when you entangle love with deceit." The video features a cameo appearance from British YouTuber and rapper

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. A behind-the-scenes video of the music video shoot was released to S-X's YouTube channel on 29 September 2020.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from

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. * S-Xproduction, songwriting, vocals * Yoshiproduction, songwriting * King Davidproduction, songwriting *

songwriting * Michalis Michaelmixing * Henkka Niemistömastering

Charts

Release history

References

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