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Swedish hip hop

Most popular artists in Swedish hip hop

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre swedish hip hop by Spotify. It may contain some errors or some data may not be up to date. You can check the artist profile to update data if necessary.

# Artist Monthly Listeners Followers
1
Medina
1,341,630
148,337
2
1,086,713
370,211
3
Jireel
987,028
113,319
4
Dani M
934,905
80,641
5
23
876,675
153,764
6
Dizzy
829,537
96,826
7
Petter
798,892
166,432
8
Asme
793,000
196,761
9
C.Gambino
772,810
140,715
10
Timbuktu
590,966
430,021
11
Dree Low
588,355
245,099
12
Sarettii
570,119
90,940
13
Ant Wan
541,504
279,616
14
Shiro
485,644
40,475
15
Manny Flaco
472,050
10,674
16
HAVAL
399,626
156,555
17
Shenzi Beats
394,360
4,308
18
01an
393,444
18,648
19
Owen
390,663
57,294
20
Kaliffa
378,195
38,516
21
Naod
361,310
36,426
22
Adel
355,357
102,383
23
AKI
345,359
23,525
24
Labyrint
311,294
92,301
25
Gaboro
309,371
71,527
26
305,011
57,724
27
Thrife
302,049
77,016
28
Blizzy
291,132
38,315
29
Snook
286,016
34,133
30
GULEED
282,029
32,632
31
Robin Kadir
269,508
8,324
32
JB
262,207
82,824
33
Aden
256,214
43,407
34
Z.E
255,670
144,620
35
Kartellen
255,305
64,102
36
5iftyy
248,038
31,234
37
Cherrie
245,940
47,465
38
K27
243,978
83,087
39
Macky
239,928
77,150
40
Mwuana
233,031
28,978
41
Mohelá
227,742
10,956
42
G1ocatore
221,515
38,594
43
Ison & Fille
217,060
57,558
44
SAMI
217,020
5,854
45
Sickan
216,688
30,561
46
Sebbe Staxx
207,198
7,745
47
Fille Danza
193,942
1,341
48
ISON
191,999
1,276
49
Moewgli
191,973
12,150
50
Aden x Asme
190,555
88,874
51
Sticky
178,914
36,486
52
Fricky
167,941
33,961
53
Rozh
159,825
30,686
54
STOR
158,566
24,968
55
LaStreet
150,999
33,920
56
Sebastian Stakset
144,591
27,736
57
Saliboy
140,880
64,397
58
Mange Schmidt
132,699
18,573
59
Matte Caliste
128,505
9,255
60
Jeano
126,809
27,984
61
Promoe
126,049
48,809
62
Robbz x Brookz
125,809
14,490
63
Cleo
122,409
16,268
64
Academics
122,378
4,919
65
Lamix
120,775
35,197
66
Denz
120,371
38,229
67
Jiggz
118,107
16,589
68
Chords
116,124
13,331
69
Awave
115,849
10,787
70
The Latin Kings
106,371
26,940
71
Elias Abbas
104,368
17,056
72
24K
101,516
27,856
73
Mackan
100,580
2,321
74
Rami
99,399
26,412
75
Alex Ceesay
98,729
37,100
76
Masse
98,488
1,477
77
La Rosy
98,252
21,611
78
SINAN
96,019
40,204
79
Imenella
94,983
13,916
80
Euroo
91,532
18,772
81
Lelo
89,414
26,871
82
Erik Lundin
88,746
20,189
83
E4an
88,484
10,408
84
P.J
87,472
23,092
85
Stress
87,382
23,743
86
Marti
85,562
8,452
87
Madi Banja
82,071
8,869
88
Mack Beats
81,882
3,904
89
81,177
32,641
90
Parham
76,049
15,225
91
Abidaz
75,579
21,168
92
Jacco
75,489
15,044
93
Maxida Märak
75,111
22,282
94
Linda Pira
74,479
25,930
95
Lani Mo
72,949
22,185
96
Looptroop Rockers
71,917
49,993
97
Zacke
71,520
11,263
98
Näääk
70,677
44,350
99
Infinite Mass
69,882
9,828
100
Lokal
65,752
7,621
101
Allyawan
65,060
20,134
102
Lee Bloccboy
64,925
8,366
103
2M
64,740
24,469
104
Thomas Rusiak
64,174
5,185
105
Erk
63,084
6,223
106
Prop Dylan
62,729
19,898
107
Gee Dixon
61,954
18,943
108
Supersci
61,111
8,644
109
L1NA
57,316
7,456
110
Jelassi
57,026
12,184
111
Mokke
52,225
8,475
112
24SJU
49,426
8,239
113
Fifty
48,345
12,389
114
Nigma
48,272
3,768
115
Afasi & Filthy
47,555
14,555
116
Roffe Ruff
47,537
17,105
117
TMA
46,147
1,562
118
Dilly D
45,531
5,531
119
Näääk & Nimo
44,679
7,669
120
Ozz6y
43,465
12,576
121
Juice
42,955
12,740
122
Seedy
41,998
7,581
123
Alexander Juneblad
41,782
2,638
124
Broder John
41,591
6,525
125
Grillat & Grändy
41,480
10,410
126
Unga Scener
40,636
9,081
127
Lorentz
40,282
12,815
128
4yye
39,458
9,009
129
KD
39,270
8,668
130
2.clock
38,675
17,073
131
Gonza-Ra
38,528
3,406
132
N
38,157
5,964
133
Adoo
37,790
5,373
134
Ahdam
37,705
15,481
135
Nathan K
37,633
21,352
136
Trainspotters
36,865
9,106
137
Shazaam
36,759
9,422
138
Canto
35,021
1,764
139
Blacky
34,385
6,052
140
Mohammed Ali
33,655
12,345
141
Aj B
31,955
6,719
142
ALAWIE
31,800
16,091
143
Malcolm B
29,676
23,108
144
OIAM
28,174
2,570
145
SödraSidan
27,644
15,127
146
Fungz
27,587
6,594
147
Adam Tensta
27,206
8,305
148
Adrijana
26,544
4,397
149
Käp
26,312
1,143
150
Biggie Juke
25,458
24,652
151
Broder John & Friman
23,704
2,657
152
Fridlyst
23,625
3,134
153
Rawa
23,600
10,205
154
Viktor Ax
23,086
5,074
155
BENNETT
22,924
8,782
156
Alpis
22,796
8,257
157
DC Grimsta
22,051
6,727
158
Aleks
21,882
16,888
159
Ayo
21,823
3,011
160
DON V
21,685
29,472
161
Nimo
21,271
6,594
162
Professor P & DJ Akilles
21,016
5,393
163
Moncho
20,563
2,960
164
Leslie Tay
20,440
5,873
165
Ibbe
20,325
8,560
166
Carlito
20,203
2,229
167
Block 44
19,744
9,828
168
Achee Flips
19,426
3,862
169
Fattaru
19,380
8,528
170
Henok Achido
19,002
5,684
171
Advance Patrol
18,598
6,764
172
Far & Son
18,583
13,002
173
Råby
18,567
10,951
174
Jaqe
18,470
4,395
175
Random Bastards
18,097
7,192
176
MIVAS
17,474
2,231
177
Organism 12
16,621
9,566
178
Rankz
15,713
2,490
179
Råby
13,963
8,993
180
Alibrorsh
13,591
3,527
181
Imchibeat
13,348
1,610
182
Mattis
13,278
2,028
183
Aliammo
12,280
4,243
184
Lilleman
12,090
2,925
185
Shuez
11,996
2,262
186
Highwon
11,748
3,351
187
Organismen
11,563
11,037
188
Finess
11,559
4,455
189
Karim Alger
11,486
1,563
190
GIDDE
11,336
7,010
191
Vic Vem
11,025
3,571
192
Chris & Fada
10,942
4,834
193
BENNETT
10,907
5,291
194
obnoXIuz
10,604
2,644
195
Herbert Munkhammar
9,988
3,402
196
Keya
9,709
3,695
197
Lilla Namo
9,531
6,996
198
A-nine
9,350
4,956
199
Ismen
9,146
4,850
200
Pato Pooh
9,027
3,532
201
Mächy
9,003
1,820
202
Simon Emanuel
8,854
2,894
203
AFC
8,597
6,677
204
David Kroon
8,459
4,872
205
Amsie Brown
7,142
1,810
206
Feven
6,678
1,470
207
Bigry Mac
6,669
2,032
208
Penga' Per
6,464
1,964
209
ADL
6,008
1,798
210
Pst/Q
5,884
4,782
211
Houman Sebghati
5,364
2,732
212
Daltone
4,608
2,543
213
Adam Kanyama
4,455
3,556
214
Sjukstugan
4,396
3,375
215
Jas the Cat
4,377
714
216
SamBoii
4,236
2,712
217
Max Peezay
3,947
3,493
218
Mofeta & Jerre
3,886
2,683
219
DaCosta
3,612
4,146
220
MBMA
3,411
2,477
221
Blackpack
3,254
2,053
222
Marke
3,194
2,276
223
10an
2,946
10,812
224
Kumba
2,939
1,405
225
Queff
2,707
1,147
226
Jocke
2,624
1,558
227
Östblockarn
2,174
1,043
228
Robin Nazari
2,053
1,546
229
Melinda Wrede
1,935
480
230
Stor & Aki
1,764
1,402
231
Öris
1,654
2,015
232
Toffer
1,577
519
233
Martin Zamora
1,456
733
234
ROSH
1,362
1,882
235
Chapee
1,309
486
236
Sedlighetsroteln
1,254
493
237
Moms
1,147
1,117
238
Jacco
1,115
88
239
Ozone Fukkaz
1,102
927
240
Nebay Meles
1,086
1,361
241
Piraterna
1,085
620
242
Stockholmssyndromet
1,012
2,968
243
Överklass
1,011
797
244
Queff & Denniz Prime
711
897
245
Öris & Ågren
482
2,062
246
Som Fan
470
766
247
Sexfemman
228
906
248
Mfs That Hustla
125
340
249
Form One
64
182
250
Petter Alexis
12
1,042

Some info about swedish hip hop

Swedish hip hop is a vibrant and dynamic music genre that has significantly evolved since its inception in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Rooted primarily in the socio-political and cultural landscapes of Sweden's urban centers such as Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö, the genre has grown to establish a unique identity within the global hip hop community. Initially influenced by American and British hip hop, Swedish artists have cultivated a distinctive style characterized by local language, themes, and rhythms.

The birth of Swedish hip hop can be traced back to the breakdancing culture of the early 1980s. As breakdancing grew in popularity, the accompanying elements of rap music and graffiti began to flourish in Swedish urban areas. The early 1990s saw the commercial breakthrough of hip hop in Sweden, with artists like Just D, Latin Kings, and Infinite Mass leading the charge. These pioneers chose to rap in Swedish, setting a precedent that has largely defined the genre. By rapping in Swedish, artists were able to directly address the social and political issues pertinent to their contexts, such as immigration, inequality, and identity, resonating deeply with local audiences.

The Latin Kings, hailing from the Botkyrka area in Stockholm, are often credited with ushering in a golden era of Swedish hip hop during the mid-90s. Their debut album "Välkommen till Förorten" (Welcome to the Suburb) in 1994, is considered a seminal work in the genre, marked by its gritty narratives and sharp social commentary. Another key figure from this period is Petter, whose 1998 album "Mitt sjätte sinne" (My Sixth Sense) played a significant role in popularizing rap across Sweden.

Over the years, the Swedish hip hop scene has diversified, embracing a variety of sounds and influences. Modern artists like Yung Lean and Bladee have incorporated elements of cloud rap and sad rap into their music, achieving international attention. Yung Lean, known for his melancholic lyrics and ethereal soundscapes, has been particularly successful abroad, spotlighting the global appeal of Swedish hip hop.

Swedish hip hop has not only been confined within its borders but also found a receptive audience in surrounding Scandinavian countries and beyond. The crossover appeal to nations like Norway, Denmark, and Finland can be attributed to shared linguistic and cultural ties, making the genre regionally influential. Furthermore, Swedish hip hop artists are recognized for their collaborations with international acts, advancing the genre’s reach and connectivity with the global hip hop scene.

Prominent figures such as Timbuktu and Ken Ring continue to inspire a new generation of Swedish rappers. These artists maintain the tradition of addressing deep-seated societal issues through their lyrics while experimenting with new sounds and styles. Swedish hip hop's development is also significantly supported by an array of independent record labels, music festivals, and collaboration projects, which contribute to its dynamic and evolving nature.

In summary, Swedish hip hop stands out as a genre deeply embedded in the socio-cultural fabric of Sweden. It offers a compelling narrative of urban youth expression and societal commentary, evidenced through its linguistic choices and thematic concerns. For music enthusiasts looking for a hip hop experience that combines innovation with cultural profundity, Swedish hip hop offers a fresh and enriching perspective.