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Swedish hip hop

Swedish hip hop is a music genre that emerged in Sweden. It is usually classed as a form of music of Sweden and European hip-hop. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Swedish hip hop

Swedish hip hop is a music genre that emerged in Sweden. It is usually classed as a form of music of Sweden and European hip-hop.

From Wikipedia

Swedish hip-hop originated in the cities of Stockholm and Malmö in the first half of the 1980s. Early on, most rappers in Sweden performed in English. Funkalics and The Latin Kings, two very different acts united by their innovative use of the Swedish language, debuted a decade later and paved the way for a second, and bigger, breakthrough for Swedish hip-hop. Today, some of the most popular rappers use Swedish, often in different accents.

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What is Swedish hip hop?

Swedish hip hop is a music genre that emerged in Sweden. It is usually classed as a form of music of Sweden and European hip-hop.

Where and when did Swedish hip hop originate?

Swedish hip hop originated in Sweden.

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