Heralded as the saviours of Norwegian hip-hop, Tungtvann have pioneered rap in their native tongue since 1999. Hailing from Bodø, the group released their acclaimed debut LP Nord Og Ned in 2000, featuring collaborations with Nordic heavyweights Apollo and Pen Jakke. With Jørg-1 on vocals and Poppa Lars on the turntables, this unruly twosome leverage their personal hardships and invoke the barren tundra of northern Scandinavia to convey an unapologetic style on tracks like “Bransjehora”. Gangsta rap and punchy beats are a consistent theme alongside more recent reggae and dancehall influences.