Labyrint (band)

This article is about the Swedish hip hop band. For the Italian metal band, see Labyrinth (band). For other uses, see Labyrinth (disambiguation).
Labyrint
Background information
OriginGottsunda, Uppsala, Sweden
GenresHip hop
Years active2007–present
LabelsUniversal Records
MembersAki
Jacco
Dajanko
Sai

Labyrint formed in 2007 was a Swedish hip hop music group from Gottsunda, Uppsala.

After performing for a number of years together, in 2007, they had a breakthrough with "Vår Betong" and in 2009 collaborated with Masse from The Salazar Brothers to release a mixtape that became popular through downloads on Whoa.se website.

Labyrint, a socially conscious band, performing at the centenary of the SAC trade union

Based on these successes, Universal Records expressed interest signing them to the label in 2011. However their launch was marred by Växjö cancelling their show after advice from the security authorities about the controversial use of cannabis during their gigs. This turned into a public debate in the media about drugs in hip hop culture.[1] Labyrint's debut studio album on the label was Labababa that was released on 30 November 2011 in the wake of the controversy. It included collaborations with Kapten Röd and Gregor.[2]

The band is best known for the 2012 "Broder del 2" a rap anthem that included Labyrint with great number of rap and urban acts like Briz, Ras Daniel, Rootbound Williams, Kapten Röd, Essa Cham, Syster Sol, Slag Från Hjärtat, Donny Dread, Amsie Brown, General Knas, Dani M & Chords.

In 2014, Labyrint released their second studio album on Universal titled Garalaowit becoming their biggest selling release.

  1. ^ Labyrint är störst i landet förorten (in Swedish)
  2. ^ Labyrint har hittat rätt (in Swedish)