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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
1,305,805
148,607
2
1,080,900
371,162
3
Jireel
1,003,256
113,644
4
Dani M
916,344
80,699
5
23
900,958
154,386
6
Petter
848,318
166,472
7
Dizzy
829,537
96,826
8
Asme
810,540
197,493
9
C.Gambino
770,262
140,995
10
Timbuktu
589,103
429,740
11
Dree Low
587,869
245,280
12
Sarettii
570,119
90,940
13
Ant Wan
537,919
279,779
14
Shiro
485,644
40,475
15
Manny Flaco
472,050
10,674
16
HAVAL
401,661
157,008
17
Shenzi Beats
394,360
4,308
18
01an
393,444
18,648
19
Owen
390,663
57,294
20
Naod
361,310
36,426
21
Adel
355,357
102,383
22
Kaliffa
348,005
38,659
23
AKI
345,359
23,525
24
305,011
57,724
25
Gaboro
303,470
71,932
26
Labyrint
301,705
92,325
27
Thrife
296,135
77,133
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
Cherrie
263,897
47,527
33
JB
262,207
82,824
34
Aden
256,214
43,407
35
Kartellen
255,305
64,102
36
Z.E
255,105
144,610
37
5iftyy
248,038
31,234
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
Ison & Fille
217,060
57,558
43
SAMI
217,020
5,854
44
Sickan
216,312
30,725
45
Sebbe Staxx
207,198
7,745
46
ISON
199,969
1,302
47
Fille Danza
194,899
1,354
48
Moewgli
191,973
12,150
49
G1ocatore
191,748
40,855
50
Aden x Asme
190,551
88,971
51
Sticky
178,914
36,486
52
Fricky
167,941
33,961
53
STOR
161,561
24,963
54
Rozh
159,825
30,686
55
LaStreet
148,888
34,419
56
Sebastian Stakset
142,452
27,761
57
Saliboy
136,461
64,374
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
124,195
14,528
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
La Rosy
105,600
21,642
71
Elias Abbas
104,368
17,056
72
The Latin Kings
104,164
26,993
73
24K
101,516
27,856
74
Mackan
100,283
2,355
75
Rami
99,216
26,453
76
Alex Ceesay
98,729
37,100
77
Masse
98,488
1,477
78
SINAN
96,019
40,204
79
Imenella
94,983
13,916
80
Euroo
92,635
18,982
81
E4an
90,925
10,425
82
Lelo
89,414
26,871
83
Erik Lundin
88,746
20,189
84
P.J
87,472
23,092
85
Stress
87,382
23,743
86
Marti
85,838
8,496
87
Madi Banja
82,071
8,869
88
Mack Beats
81,882
3,904
89
79,743
32,722
90
Maxida Märak
77,481
22,332
91
Parham
76,049
15,225
92
Abidaz
75,579
21,168
93
Jacco
75,489
15,044
94
Linda Pira
74,479
25,930
95
Infinite Mass
74,017
9,847
96
Lani Mo
72,949
22,185
97
Looptroop Rockers
71,917
49,993
98
Zacke
71,255
11,266
99
Näääk
70,677
44,350
100
Thomas Rusiak
69,549
5,198
101
Lokal
65,752
7,621
102
Allyawan
65,060
20,134
103
2M
64,059
24,502
104
Lee Bloccboy
63,581
8,413
105
Erk
63,084
6,223
106
Prop Dylan
62,729
19,898
107
Gee Dixon
61,954
18,943
108
Supersci
59,778
8,661
109
L1NA
57,241
7,470
110
Jelassi
57,026
12,184
111
Näääk & Nimo
52,198
7,688
112
Mokke
51,745
8,545
113
24SJU
49,182
8,247
114
Nigma
48,272
3,768
115
Afasi & Filthy
47,555
14,555
116
Roffe Ruff
47,537
17,105
117
Fifty
47,283
12,426
118
TMA
43,724
1,566
119
Ozz6y
43,465
12,576
120
Juice
42,985
12,756
121
Seedy
41,998
7,581
122
Alexander Juneblad
41,782
2,638
123
Lorentz
41,629
12,812
124
Broder John
41,591
6,525
125
Grillat & Grändy
40,382
10,404
126
Unga Scener
39,956
9,082
127
4yye
39,458
9,009
128
KD
39,339
8,701
129
Dilly D
39,227
5,532
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
Shazaam
37,760
9,434
135
Ahdam
37,705
15,481
136
Nathan K
37,633
21,352
137
Trainspotters
36,865
9,106
138
Canto
35,307
1,765
139
ALAWIE
35,131
16,064
140
Blacky
34,089
6,061
141
Mohammed Ali
33,587
12,338
142
Aj B
32,892
6,739
143
SödraSidan
30,128
15,126
144
Malcolm B
29,676
23,108
145
OIAM
28,174
2,570
146
Adam Tensta
27,747
8,299
147
Fungz
26,968
6,587
148
Adrijana
26,544
4,397
149
Käp
26,312
1,143
150
Biggie Juke
23,882
24,621
151
Mattis
23,791
2,041
152
Fridlyst
23,743
3,136
153
Broder John & Friman
23,704
2,657
154
Rawa
23,600
10,205
155
Viktor Ax
23,086
5,074
156
BENNETT
22,924
8,782
157
DON V
22,475
29,433
158
Alpis
22,415
8,256
159
Aleks
21,882
16,888
160
Nimo
21,577
6,591
161
DC Grimsta
21,528
6,746
162
Advance Patrol
21,272
6,798
163
Moncho
21,079
2,976
164
Professor P & DJ Akilles
21,016
5,393
165
Ayo
20,836
3,024
166
Fattaru
20,730
8,551
167
Carlito
20,589
2,234
168
Leslie Tay
20,440
5,873
169
Ibbe
20,325
8,560
170
Achee Flips
19,486
3,857
171
Block 44
19,194
9,906
172
Henok Achido
19,002
5,684
173
Far & Son
18,941
12,989
174
Råby
18,567
10,951
175
Jaqe
18,470
4,395
176
Random Bastards
18,097
7,192
177
MIVAS
17,474
2,231
178
Organism 12
16,643
9,582
179
Rankz
15,713
2,490
180
Aliammo
15,308
4,243
181
Råby
13,617
8,996
182
Alibrorsh
13,591
3,527
183
Imchibeat
13,348
1,610
184
Lilleman
12,326
2,926
185
Shuez
11,771
2,262
186
Highwon
11,748
3,351
187
GIDDE
11,699
7,002
188
obnoXIuz
11,590
2,680
189
Organismen
11,563
11,037
190
Karim Alger
11,486
1,563
191
Vic Vem
10,991
3,569
192
Chris & Fada
10,942
4,834
193
BENNETT
10,907
5,291
194
Finess
10,803
4,456
195
Herbert Munkhammar
9,988
3,402
196
Lilla Namo
9,742
6,988
197
Keya
9,709
3,695
198
Ismen
9,146
4,850
199
Pato Pooh
9,027
3,532
200
Mächy
9,003
1,820
201
A-nine
8,869
4,960
202
Simon Emanuel
8,854
2,894
203
David Kroon
8,730
4,871
204
AFC
8,389
6,680
205
Amsie Brown
7,142
1,810
206
Feven
6,678
1,470
207
Bigry Mac
6,519
2,032
208
ADL
6,008
1,798
209
Pst/Q
5,822
4,792
210
Houman Sebghati
5,364
2,732
211
Penga' Per
4,717
1,962
212
Daltone
4,608
2,543
213
SamBoii
4,446
2,712
214
Adam Kanyama
4,362
3,553
215
Jas the Cat
4,354
717
216
Sjukstugan
3,991
3,376
217
Max Peezay
3,947
3,493
218
Mofeta & Jerre
3,857
2,685
219
DaCosta
3,574
4,145
220
MBMA
3,411
2,477
221
Blackpack
3,328
2,053
222
Marke
3,194
2,276
223
10an
2,946
10,812
224
Kumba
2,939
1,405
225
Queff
2,832
1,147
226
Jocke
2,613
1,562
227
Robin Nazari
2,045
1,548
228
Östblockarn
2,026
1,050
229
Melinda Wrede
1,935
480
230
Stor & Aki
1,896
1,407
231
Öris
1,666
2,017
232
Toffer
1,577
519
233
Martin Zamora
1,456
733
234
ROSH
1,378
1,885
235
Chapee
1,309
486
236
Sedlighetsroteln
1,212
498
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.