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Flying Lotus Produced a Bernie Sanders Endorsement Track by Smoke DZA

The three-part track is called "Outside My Mind | 4 -19 - 2026 | Petty Murphy."
Artwork courtesy of the artist; the painting in the background is by Tommy Lee

Venerated Los Angeles beatsmith, Flying Lotus, has produced a new track by Harlem rapper Smoke DZA that features an endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. "Outside My Mind | 4 -19 - 2026 | Petty Murphy" comes in three parts, each featuring a unique iteration of Steven Ellison's trademark jazzy, psychedelic, and shimmeringly lush style.

It's in the first line of the second section, "4 -19 - 2026," that the Bernie reference comes in, and it's short but sweet. All he says on the topic is "Vote for Bernie," but it's certainly a loud and clear enough statement for us over here in Brooklyn, on none other than the day of the New York primary.

Bernie Sanders has received a lot of musical support in his game-changing presidential run. Diplo soundtracked his last campaign video, and back in January Brooklyn's Good Room venue threw a benefit punnily called "Berning Down The House."

Venerated Los Angeles beatsmith, Flying Lotus, has produced a new track by Harlem rapper Smoke DZA that features an endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. "Outside My Mind | 4 -19 - 2026 | Petty Murphy" comes in three parts, each featuring a unique iteration of Steven Ellison's trademark jazzy, psychedelic, and shimmeringly lush style.

It's in the first line of the second section, "4 -19 - 2026," that the Bernie reference comes in, and it's short but sweet. All he says on the topic is "Vote for Bernie," but it's certainly a loud and clear enough statement for us over here in Brooklyn, on none other than the day of the New York primary.

Bernie Sanders has received a lot of musical support in his game-changing presidential run. Diplo soundtracked his last campaign video, and back in January Brooklyn's Good Room venue threw a benefit punnily called "Berning Down The House."

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