Top Swedish Rappers:
List of the Top 25 Swedish Rap Artists
Sweden boasts a flourishing music scene, particularly in the realm of hip hop with numerous of talented Swedish rappers. This untapped market of Swedish rap artists presents an exciting opportunity for hip hop lovers worldwide to embrace both the Swedish hip hop culture and the overall culture of Sweden itself.
Although Sweden is not a small country, its population of approximately 10 million people mainly resides in or near Stockholm, southern Sweden’s largest city. Despite having a smaller population than other countries with well-established rap scenes, the Swedish rap roster is gaining popularity and recognition. However, Sweden’s roster of rappers has not yet made a significant impact and is not as prominent as its European counterparts, especially with language barriers limiting its presence.
Despite the presence of international pop stars such as Zara Larson, Lykke Li, Snoh Aalegra and Tove Lo who hail from Sweden, Swedish hip hop cannot be denied as the fastest growing genre in the country with highly skilled Swedish rappers taking over the country’s airwaves and local music scene.
Similar to other European countries, traces of Swedish hip hop date back to the 1980s, not that long after the creation and popularity of hip hop in the United States took off. Sweden’s journey into the current landscape of Swedish rap music often imitated America, from the days of the B-Boys to the current forms of rap styles of modern day hip hop with trap and drill rap.
The true emergence of hip hop began during the late 1980s and the 1990s with Swedish rappers MC Tim, Papa Dee, Just D, Promoe and the Looptroop Rockers, TLK (The Latin Kings), Infinite Mass, producer Gordon Cyrus, DJs and producers Rob’n’Raz, dance and electronic artist Leila K, and Scrappy G becoming some of the first faces of Swedish hip hop music.
Entering the 2000s the growth of the Swedish rap scene continued, with female rap star Feven, Ken Ring, Petter, Timbuktu, who appeared during the 1990s with rap group Excel, and others taking the charge. From the late 1980s to the early 2000s, all helped pioneer rap and hip-hop music in Sweden.
Sweden has now emerged as a hub for an abundance of talented rap and hip hop artists, solely thanks to the dozens of Swedish rappers from diverse backgrounds making their mark on the world’s hip-hop stage. While big names like Ricky Rich, Einár (RIP), 1.Cuz, Silvana Imam, Ant Wan, Z.e, Dree Low (Retired), Yasin and Adaam have enjoyed the most recognition over the past several years, there are also many underground and emerging Swedish rappers who are equally gifted in bringing a fresh wave of sound and talent to the forefront of Swedish hip hop.
Top 25 Swedish Rappers
Ricky Rich
Debut: 2017
From: Västerås
Top Songs: “Habibi,” “Min Diamant,” “Rika,” “Abonnenten,” “Bless Me,” “Mi Amor,” “Vinner,” and more.
Projects: Shhh (2019), Rico Suave (2022)
Youtube: Ricky Rich, Spotify: Ricky Rich, and Instagram: @Ricky Rich
Yasin
Debut: 2018
From: Stockholm (Northwest Side)
Top Songs: “Chicago,” “Har Dig,” “Workin,” “Spiderman,” “Cecilia Lind,” “Trakten min,” “John Snow,” “Hus som Helst,” “Hoodrich,” and more.
Projects: Lost Tapes, PISTOLER POESI OCH SEX, More To Life, 98.01.11
Youtube: Yasin, Spotify: Yasin, Instagram: @Yasin
Einár (RIP)
Debut: 2018
From: Stockholm (Enskededalen)
Top Songs: “Pop Smoke,” “Feelings,” “Frank Lucas,” “Satter Dom Pa Plats,” “Vill va med dig,” “Dans fran dig,” “Harifran,” “Forsta Klass,” and more.
Projects: Forsta Klass (2019), NUMMER 1 (2019), Welcome to Sweden (2020), Unge Med Extra Energi (2020)
Youtube: Einár, Spotify: Einár, and Instagram: @Einár
Adaam
Debut: 2018
From: Stockholm (Hässelby)
Top Songs: “TOPP,” “SODERMALM,” “DANSA” with Einar, “PERSON I NODEN,” “SAHBI,” and more.
Projects: TOP BOY, MYROR I BRALLAN (2022), TRAPEN TILL RADION (2023)
Youtube: Adaam, Spotify: Adaam, and Instagram: @Adaam
Jireel
Debut: 2015
From: Stockholm
Top Songs: “KAN JAG FRAGA DIG?,” “MANO,” “DNA, “Armani,” “Alla Mina,” “WINNER,” “Aura,” and more.
Projects: Jettad (2017), 18 (2018), Sex Kanslor (2020), 1953 (2021), MOTY (2022), LUANDA (2024), YEMAYA (2024)
Youtube: Jireel, Spotify: Jireel, and Instagram: @Jireel
23
Debut: 2020
From: ???
Top Songs: “LANGE LEVE VI,” “Trapper of the Year,” “Savastano,” “WINDOW SHOPPER,” “FEELING MYSELF,” “KOD ROD,” “SCORPIO,” “Trendsetter,” “MOB,” and more.
Projects: Feelings (2021), 08 ZOO (2021), Selfmade (2022), TJUGI23 (2023)
Youtube: 23 Officiell, Spotify: 23, and Instagram: @23 Officiell
1.Cuz
Debut: 2018
From: Stockholm (Hässelby)
Top Songs: “FORSENT,” “RAKNA MINA DAGAR,” “Akta Mannen,” “FIENDES FIENDE,” “Caravaggio,” “FORSENT 2,” “GA VIDARE,” and more.
Projects: FFF and 1 AR.
Youtube: 1.Cuz, Spotify: 1.Cuz, and Instagram: @1.Cuz
Dizzy
Debut: 2019
From: Rågsved
Top Songs: “KURIRER,” “Overallt,” “Harifran,” “Zuttlukten,” and more.
Projects: Dizzy Flaco, Bestamda Kliv (2024)
Youtube: Dizzy, Spotify: Dizzy, and Instagram: @Dizzy
Ant Wan
Debut: 2016
From: Västerås (Råby)
Top Songs: “Kall,” “Sativa,” “1942,” “Mama,” “Loyal,” “Malaika,” “Komplicerat,” “Marbella,” “Mitt Liv,” and more.
Projects: GHETTOSTAR (2019), Wow (2019), 724 (2020), Leylas World (2021), Wow 2 (2021), The Only Wan (2022), Wonderland (2024)
Watch on Youtube: Ant Wan, Spotify: Ant Wan, and Instagram: @Ant Wan
Greekazo
Debut: 2016
From: Stockholm (Hässelby)
Top Songs: “ICE,” “PILOTER,” “FORSENT 2,” “HotSpot,” “BIG MAC,” “G-CODE,” “Sprayed,” and more.
Projects: GOR NU, TANK SEN and 6TON5
Youtube: Greekazo, Spotify: Greekazo, and Instagram: @Greekazo
C.Gambino (RIP)
Debut: 2019
From: Angered, Gothenburg
Top Songs: “Automatic,” “G63,” “Svar,” “MOB,” “Dreams,” “CATWALK,” “NANA,” “GANGSTA,” and more.
Projects: Sin City (2022), In Memory Of Some Stand Up Guys (2024)
Youtube: C.Gambino, Spotify: C.Gambino, and Instagram: @C.Gambino
Dani M
Debut: 2014
From: Uppsala
Top Songs: “FAME (LeyLey),” “Trender,” “Nan Annan,” “Draco,” “VOI,” “Paradis,” and more.
Projects: Min Grind (2014), Hela Livet (2017), Pusher (2018), Pusher II (2019), Push3r (2021), AMMO (2022)
Youtube: Dani M, Spotify: Dani M, and Instagram: @Dani M
Asme
Debut: 2019
From: Gothenburg (Hammarkullen)
Top Songs: “Ole Dole Doff,” “Fin & Bad,” “Aiko,” “Sjunka,” “Aktiv,” “Konstnarer,” and more.
Projects: 12 TILL 12 (2019), Sista 12 (2021), Tusen flows, Tusen Flows 2 (2022), Spar av BLod (2023),
Youtube: Asme, Spotify: Asme, and Instagram: @Asme
Haval
Debut: 2019
From: Stockholm
Top Songs: “SICARIOS,” “KINGSTON,” ” “SOUTHSIDE,” “HAYATI,” “KANDAHAR,” “KLASS ET,” and more.
Projects: INLOGGAD (2020), INLOGGAD 2 (2022), INLOGGAD 3 (2024)
Youtube: Haval, Spotify: Haval, and Instagram: @Haval
Sarettii
Debut: 2020
From: Gothenburg (Backa)
Top Songs: “Matador,” “Som Dom,” “Runt,” “On The Road,” “Distans,” “Likkle Boy,” “I Might,” “Hemsk,” and more.
Projects: Come Alive (2023)
Youtube: Sarettii , Spotify: Sarettii, and Instagram: @Sarettii
A36
Debut: 2020
From: Gothenburg
Top Songs: “Samma gamla vanliga,” “Motorola,” “Ale Ale,” “ALIEN,” “Inga anglar,” “Block,”
Projects: AREA 36 (2021), PLANET 36 (2024)
Youtube: A36, Spotify: A36, and Instagram: @A36
Naod
Debut: 2015
From: Stockholm (SouthSide)
Top Songs: “Dum av dej,” “Gangsta Walk,” “Toxic Som Mig,” “Twist N Turn,” “En Chans,” “Ikon,” and more.
Projects: BABY NINE 2 (2020), Noad vs Nine (2021), Afronine (2022), 2029 (2024)
Youtube: Naod, Spotify: Naod, and Instagram: @Naod
Nineb Youk
Debut: 2016
From: Sodertalje
Top Songs: “Ghetto Prinsessa,” “Life is Hard,” “100 Grader,” “Kommer ifran,” “Mina ogon / Ta matia moy,” and more.
Projects: Life Is Hard (2021), ULTIMA RATIO (2023), and TVA VARLDAR,
Youtube: Nineb Youk, Spotify: Nineb Youk, and Instagram: @Nineb Youk
VC Barre
Debut: 2020
From: Märsta
Top Songs: “Soldat,” “Vvvalsta,” “Ooh,” and more.
Projects: Young&Strapped (2022), ASKER (2024)
Youtube: VC Barre, Spotify: VC Barre, and Instagram: @VC Barre
Owen
Debut: 2019
From: ???
Top Songs: “Lean x $prite,” “Nia Mondo,” “DIRTY,” “BILZERIAN,” “DJUPA SAR,” “DANSA,” “MUSIK ELLER METALL,” and more.
Projects: MUSIK ELLER METALL (2022)
Youtube: Owen, Spotify: Owen, and Instagram: @Owen
Thrife
Debut: 2017
From: Enskededalen
Top Songs: “SEVILLA,” “Pineapple Kush,” “SOM OSS,” “INGEN LEK,” “This Is Sweden,” and more.
Projects: NU ELLER ALDRIG (2020), GAMECHANGER 2023
Youtube: Thrife, Spotify: Thrife, and Instagram: Thrife
Shiro
Debut: 2020
From: Gothenburg
Top Songs: “Bipolar,” “03:30,” “Gatans Fel,” “Blind,” “Mi Vida,” and more
Projects: Drommar Till Diamanter EP,
Youtube: Shiro, Spotify: Shiro, and Instagram: Shiro
Y4ska
Debut: 2023
From: Uppsala (Gottsunda)
Top Songs: “Lemonade,” “DNA,” “CALMA,” “Habibi You,” “Burna Boy,” “Good Girl Gone Bad,”
Projects:
Youtube: Y4ska, Spotify: Y4ska, and Instagram: @Y4ska
Z.e
Debut: 2017
From: Enskededalen
Top Songs: “KLICK,” “SVERIGE VET,” “74 Bars,” “Positiv,” “FLYT,” “Allt e mitt,” “GFLOW,” and more.
Projects: Min penna bloder (2018), Sverige Vet (2018), MER AN RAP (2019), 10 STEG FORE (2020), HELLRE DOD AN FATTIG (2021), BRATTOM I STOCKHOLM (2023), Anglar & Demoner (2024)
Youtube: Z.e Official, Spotify: Z.e, and Instagram: @Official Z.E
B.Baby
Debut: 2020
From: Gothenburg
Top Songs: “Hjarta,” “Bra Tjej,” “Move,” and more.
Projects: CHASE THE BABY (2021), DANSA UNDER REGN (2025)
Youtube: B.Baby, Spotify: B.Baby, and Instagram: @B.Baby
Honorable Mention Swedish Rap Artists
– Imenella Youtube: Imenella and Instagram: @Imenella
– DANO Youtube: DANO and Instagram: @DANO
– Silvana Imam Youtube: Silvana Imam and Instagram: @Silvana Imam
– Capo 13 Youtube: Capo 13 and Instagram: @Capo 13
– Blizzy Youtube: Blizzy and Instagram: @Blizzy
– Sinan Youtube: Sinan and Instagram: @Sinan
– Guleed Youtube: Guleed and Instagram: @Guleed
– Saliboy Youtube: Saliboy and Instagram: @Saliboy
– Rami Youtube: Rami and Instagram: @Rami
– L1na Youtube: L1na and Instagram: @L1na
– Elias Abbas Youtube: Elias Abbas and Instagram: @Elias Abbas
– JB Youtube: JB Official and Instagram: @JB Official
– Jeano Youtube: Jeano and Instagram: @Jeano
– Lelo Youtube: Lelo and Instagram: @Lelo
– Euroo Youtube: Euroo and Instagram: @Euroo
Swedish Rappers Related Topics:
1 Top Swedish R&B Artists List
2 Map of Stockholm, Sweden Gangs
3 Top Norwegian (Norway) Rappers List
4 Top Finnish (Finland) Rappers List
5 Top U.K. Rappers List
*Unofficial Order. The more popular artists that have a combination of the most followers, streams, views, and most recent releases are near the top.
*If any Swedish rappers are missing from the list email info@kltvltz.com