Adam Tensta (born Adam Momodou Eriksson Taal 1 August 1983) is a Swedish rapper 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 are music awards presented annually to musicians and songwriters in Sweden. The oldest Swedish music awards, they were instituted as a local equivalent of the Grammy Awards given in the United States. The awards ceremony is general ...
for best
Dance/
Hip Hop/
Soul
In many religious and philosophical traditions, there is a belief that a soul is "the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being".
Etymology
The Modern English noun '':wikt:soul, soul'' is derived from Old English ''sāwol, sāwel''. The ea ...
album. His song "My Cool" was featured in NBA 2k10. 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 MySpace Official Adam Tensta WebsiteAdam 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 hip hop musicians
Swedish rappers
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