Niello (rapper)

Niello
Niello at Melodifestivalen 2022
Background information
Birth nameNiklas Grahn
OriginSweden
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
LabelsSony Music

Niklas Grahn, better known by his stage name Niello, is a Swedish rapper and singer.[1] His name derives from niello decoration made of mixture of copper, silver, and lead, and used as a weapon on engraved or etched metal. He is signed to Sony Music Sweden.[2]

Niello gained fame through his initial release, "Svett". His single "Legenden", released in June 2013 featuring Phantomen, garnered him great chart success, reaching number 3 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It was also certified 2× Platinum in the country.

He participated in Melodifestivalen 2022 with the song ”Tror du att jag bryr mig” with Lisa Ajax. They performed in Heat 2 on 12 February 2022, finishing in last place and failing to qualify.[3]

  1. ^ Moberg, Karin (13 March 2013). "Färskpressat: Niello utlovar fuldans". Aftonbladet. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Nystart och ny singel för Niello". Mynewsdesk (in Swedish). 23 February 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Melodifestivalen 2022 Semi-Final 2 results: Liamoo and John Lundvik qualify for final". Wiwibloggs. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.