Biography

There had been a hip-hop scene in Stockholm throughout the entire '80s. But the Latin Kings were the first to reach the charts rapping in Swedish, thus paving way for innumerable other artists. The debut album was a smash hit and the Latin Kings were hailed by critics, politicians, and anyone who could join in, not only as Swedish hip-hop pioneers, but also as representatives for the suburbs and the immigrants living there. A few years later, the fruits of their work were picked... Read more