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Based on these successes, Universal Records expressed interest signing them to the label in 2011. However their launch was marred by Växjö cancelling their show after advice from the security authorities about the controversial use of cannabis during their gigs. This turned into a public debate in the media about drugs in hip hop culture.<ref>[http://www.svd.se/kultur/labyrint-ar-storst-i-landet-fororten_6677834.svd Labyrint är störst i landet förorten] {{sv icon}}</ref> Labyrint's debut studio album on the label was ''Labababa'' that was released on 30 November 2011 in the wake of the controversy. It included collaborations with [[Kapten Röd]] and Gregor.<ref>[http://www.unt.se/kultur-noje/labyrint-har-hittat-ratt-1555125.aspx Labyrint har hittat rätt] {{sv icon}}</ref> |
Based on these successes, Universal Records expressed interest signing them to the label in 2011. However their launch was marred by Växjö cancelling their show after advice from the security authorities about the controversial use of cannabis during their gigs. This turned into a public debate in the media about drugs in hip hop culture.<ref>[http://www.svd.se/kultur/labyrint-ar-storst-i-landet-fororten_6677834.svd Labyrint är störst i landet förorten] {{sv icon}}</ref> Labyrint's debut studio album on the label was ''Labababa'' that was released on 30 November 2011 in the wake of the controversy. It included collaborations with [[Kapten Röd]] and Gregor.<ref>[http://www.unt.se/kultur-noje/labyrint-har-hittat-ratt-1555125.aspx Labyrint har hittat rätt] {{sv icon}}</ref> |
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The band is best known for "Broder del 2" a rap anthem that included Labyrint with great number of rap and urban acts like Briz, Ras Daniel, Rootbound Williams, Kapten Röd, Essa Cham, Syster Sol, Slag Från Hjärtat, Donny Dread, Amsie Brown, General Knas, Dani M & Chords. |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Gottsunda, Uppsala, Sweden |
| Genres | Hip hop, rap |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Labels | Universal Records |
| Members | Aki Jacco Dajanko Sai |
Labyrint formed in 2007 is a Swedish hip hop music group from Gottsunda, Uppsala, Sweden.
After performing for a number of years together, in 2007, they had a breakthrough with "Vår Betong" and in 2009 collaborated with Masse from The Salazar Brothers to release a mixtape that became popular through downloads on Whoa.se website.
Based on these successes, Universal Records expressed interest signing them to the label in 2011. However their launch was marred by Växjö cancelling their show after advice from the security authorities about the controversial use of cannabis during their gigs. This turned into a public debate in the media about drugs in hip hop culture.[1] Labyrint's debut studio album on the label was Labababa that was released on 30 November 2011 in the wake of the controversy. It included collaborations with Kapten Röd and Gregor.[2]
The band is best known for "Broder del 2" a rap anthem that included Labyrint with great number of rap and urban acts like Briz, Ras Daniel, Rootbound Williams, Kapten Röd, Essa Cham, Syster Sol, Slag Från Hjärtat, Donny Dread, Amsie Brown, General Knas, Dani M & Chords.
Members
The band is made up of:
- Aki (Aleksi Swallow) - rapper / songwriter
- Jacco (Jacques Mattar) - rapper / songwriter
- Dajanko (Dejan Milacic) - rapper / songwriter
- Sai (Simon Wimmerberg) - DJ / producer
Discography
Albums
- 2011: Labababa
Singles
- as Labyrint
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [3] | |||
| 2012 | "Broder del 2"[4] (Labyrint feat. Briz, Ras Daniel, Rootbound Williams, Kapten Röd, Essa Cham, Syster Sol, Slag Från Hjärtat, Donny Dread, Amsie Brown, General Knas, Dani M & Chords) |
44 | Broder (EP) |
| 2013 | "Fakkin Fin" | 25 | |
| 2014 | "Chilla lide" (feat. Amsie Brown) |
30 |
EPS
| Year | Title | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kärleken? | "Kärleken?" "Hat!" |
| 2011 | Miljonprogrammerade | "Jajajaja" "Vatroru?" "Tribulations" "Evil" "Miljonprogrammerade" |
| 2011 | Hasslade | "Aboooow" "Hasslade" "Eldupphör" "Smutsfolk" |
| 2012 | Ortens favoriter | |
| 2012 | Broder EP | "L-A-B-Y-R-I-N-T" "Läs på" "Skanka sönder oss" "Jag vill fortfarande ha dig" "Broder del.2" |
Solo projects
Aki
The band member and rapper Aki (Aleksi Swallow) of the band Labyrint has also done a solo collaboration with Kapten Röd resulting in a Number 1 hit for him in "När solen går ner".
| Year | Singles | Chart peak (SWE) |
Certification | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "När solen går ner"[5] (Aki feat. Kapten Röd) |
1 | 3x Platinum |
References
- ^ Labyrint är störst i landet förorten Template:Sv icon
- ^ Labyrint har hittat rätt Template:Sv icon
- ^ "Labyrint discography". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ SwedishCharts.com Labyrint - "Broder del 2" page
- ^ SwedishCharts.com: Aki feat. Kapten Röd - "När solen går ner" page