Famous Swedish Record Producers

Record producer and songwriter Karl Martin Sandberg, better known as Max Martin, has created many 90s’ masterpieces such as Baby One More Time by Britney Spears and I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys. He is also an 11-time winner of the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year award.

Avicii was a Swedish international DJ, remixer, musician and songwriter. He attained fame with his single, Levels, in 2011. His debut studio album, True, released in 2013 received positive reviews. His second studio album, Stories, was released in 2015. He suffered from mental health issues and died by suicide at age 28. His third album, Tim, was released posthumously in 2019.

A Swedish electric guitarist/ neo-classical metal artist, Yngwie Johann Malmsteen rose to popularity in the 1980s and has, since then, released over 22 studio albums in his four decades of career till now. His solo debut album Rising Force, which won a nomination at the 1986 Grammy Awards, is regarded a significant release in the shred and neoclassical metal genres.

Robyn is a Swedish singer, record producer, songwriter, and DJ. Her debut album Robyn Is Here helped launch Karl Martin Sandberg's career in pop music. She has also been recognized as an influence by artistes like Taylor Swift, Lorde, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Christine and the Queens. Robyn has won many awards like AMFT Awards, GAFFA Awards, and Grammis Awards.

Basshunter is a Swedish singer, DJ, and record producer. He is quite popular in Sweden, having sold over eight million records so far. He has also won many prestigious awards like World Music Award and Scandipop Award. Apart from creating music, Basshunter has also appeared on popular TV shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and The Weakest Link.

RedOne is a Moroccan-Swedish record producer, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is credited with founding his own record label, RedOne Records. Over the years, he has collaborated with popular personalities like Lady Gaga, Akon, Nicki Minaj, Michael Jackson, and Jennifer Lopez among many other high-profile artists. He has several prestigious awards under his belt, including three Grammy Awards.

Born in Sweden, educated in USA, AronChupa is one of Sweden’s top singer, songwriter and DJ. One of the founding members of electro house-hip hop musical group Albatraoz, he became internationally known with his debut single, IM AN̓ ALBATRÁOZ, a song sung, co-written and produced by him. 

Ecco2K is a British-Swedish model, singer, designer, and director. He is best known for his innovative and experimental songwriting. Ecco2K is also a successful entrepreneur, having launched his own product line called g'LOSS.

Swedish singer, songwriter, and record producer Loreen soared to fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. Born Lorine Zeineb Nora Talhaoui, the Moroccan-origin singer created chartbusting tracks such as Crying Out Your Name and My Heart Is Refusing Me. Politically and socially conscious, she was also a Swedish Committee for Afghanistan ambassador.

Swedish singer-songwriter Benjamin Ingrosso released his first single at age 9. Known for mingling dance and soul with his pop tracks, he has hits such as I Wouldn’t Know and Tror Du Att Han Bryr Sig in his kitty.  He is also known for his performances on shows such as Melodifestivalen.

Laleh is an Iranian-Swedish singer, record producer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, record company manager, and actress. She achieved popularity in 2005 when she released her eponymous debut album which became the highest selling album in Sweden in 2005. This multi-talented artiste has also won a number of awards including Grammis Awards and P3 Guld Awards.

Vincent Pontare is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known as one half of the popular songwriting and production duo Vargas & Lagola. Vincent and Salem Al Fakir, the other half of the duo, have worked with many popular artistes like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Seinabo Sey. The duo has received several awards including Swedish Grammy Awards.         

Tomas Ledin is a Swedish musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for competing at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1980 where he represented Sweden with the song Just nu! In 2019, Edward af Sillén directed a jukebox musical film titled A Piece of My Heart which housed Tomas Ledin's songs. 

Patrik Jean is a Swedish singer, record producer, and songwriter. Apart from writing his own songs, Jean also contributes as a songwriter for songs recorded by other popular artistes like Felix Jaehn and Marcus & Martinus. In 2021, Patrik Jean competed in Melodifestivalen where he failed to qualify for the finals.