The Greatest Swedish Lyricists & Songwriters

This ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet.

1 Zara Larsson

Famous As: Singer

Birthdate: December 16, 1997

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Nationality: Swedish

Zara Larsson is a Swedish singer-songwriter who achieved national fame at the age of 10 when she won the 2008 season of the popular reality TV series, Talang. She then released her debut studio album and is currently one of the most decorated Swedish singer-songwriters of her generation.

2 Max Martin

Famous As: Record Producer

Birthdate: February 26, 1971

Sun Sign: Pisces

Nationality: Swedish

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3 Tove Lo

Famous As: Singer-songwriter

Birthdate: October 29, 1987

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Nationality: Swedish

Grammy-nominated Swedish singer Tove Lo is known for her autobiographical lyrics and her grunge-influenced pop tracks. She soared to fame with her Billboard-charting debut album, Queen of the Clouds. She has also released hits such as Glad He's Gone and co-written tracks such as Love Me like You Do.

4 Björn Ulvaeus

Famous As: Swedish songwriter

Birthdate: April 25, 1945

Sun Sign: Taurus

Nationality: Swedish

5 Marie Fredriksson

Famous As: Singer

Birthdate: May 30, 1958

Sun Sign: Gemini

Nationality: Swedish

Died: December 9, 2019

6 Neneh Cherry

Famous As: Singer

Birthdate: March 10, 1964

Sun Sign: Pisces

Nationality: Swedish

7 Robyn

Famous As: Singer-Songwriter

Birthdate: June 12, 1979

Sun Sign: Gemini

Nationality: Swedish

8 Ludwig Göransson

Famous As: Composer

Birthdate: September 1, 1984

Sun Sign: Virgo

Nationality: Swedish

9 Snoh Aalegra

Famous As: Singer

Birthdate: September 13, 1987

Sun Sign: Virgo

Nationality: Swedish

10 Yung Lean

Famous As: Rapper, Songwriter, Fashion designer, Record Producer

Birthdate: July 18, 1996

Sun Sign: Cancer

Nationality: Swedish

Swedish rapper Yung Lean is best known for his track Ginseng Strip 2002 and for albums such as Unknown Memory. His music is known as sad rap, emo rap, and soundcloud rap, and he also performs with the band Död Mark. He has struggled with bipolar disorder and drug issues.

11 Lykke Li

Famous As: Singer-songwriter

Birthdate: March 18, 1986

Sun Sign: Pisces

Nationality: Swedish

12 Elliphant

Famous As: Singer

Birthdate: October 8, 1985

Sun Sign: Libra

Nationality: Swedish

13 Ulla Jones

Famous As: Former Model, Actress

Birthdate: June 18, 1946

Sun Sign: Gemini

Nationality: Swedish

Swedish model, makeup artist, and photographer Ulla Agneta Andersson, or Ulla Jones, is best known as the former wife of music legend Quincy Jones. She met Quincy at a party at age 19. Known for movies such as Luftburen, she has also written a memoir and released an album.