Swedish Hip-Hop Hits: The '90s

The ‘90s saw hip-hop gain commercial ground in Sweden, with some killer sounds emerging. Looptroop Rockers mined jazz and soul samples to create crisp, flowing beats to back up quick-fire, socially conscious raps. On the smoother side of things, Ro-Cee delivered some huge hits, his disco-inflected sound and laidback, baritone delivery providing a breakthrough moment for the country's rap scene.