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Petter Alexis Askergren (b. 1974) is one of the pioneers of Swedish hip-hop. Broke through with the album 'Mitt sjätte sinne' (1998), which became a milestone in Swedish rap. Key albums: Bananrepubliken (2002), En räddare i nöden (2004), Pärlor för svinen (2009). Also known as a TV host and social advocate.

Did you know?

One of the cornerstones of Swedish hip-hop — from Söder to the million-selling classic 'Mitt sjätte sinne' that proved rap could be made in Swedish and still be real

Quick facts

OriginStockholm
Genre
hip-hopSwedish hip-hop
Active1998–

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