Adam Tensta (born Adam Momodou Eriksson Taal 1 August 1983) is a Swedish rapper and singer of Gambian descent from his father, and Finnish descent from his mother. His debut album ''
It's a Tensta Thing'' was a Swedish chart topper,
and was awarded the 2008
Grammis
The Grammis (sometimes referred to as the Swedish Grammy Awards) are music awards presented annually to musicians and songwriters in Sweden. The oldest Swedish music awards were instituted as a local equivalent of the Grammy Awards given in t ...
for best
Dance
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Hip Hop
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Soul
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album. His song "My Cool" was featured in
NBA 2K10
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. Adam is signed to Swedish imprint RMH, Respect My Hustle.
Discography
Albums
Music videos
References
External links
Adam Tensta's Official justRHYMES.com music profileAdam Tensta on MySpaceAdam Tensta Interview - After my show, I try to leave the people with their hearts racing
1983 births
Swedish socialists
English-language singers from Sweden
Swedish people of Gambian descent
Swedish people of Finnish descent
Living people
Swedish male rappers
Singers from Stockholm
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