| Adam Tensta | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Adam Momodou Eriksson Taal |
| Born | 1 August 1983 |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Labels | EMI Music / RMH MGMT GRP |
Adam Tensta (born Adam Momodou Eriksson Taal 1 August 1983 in Tensta, Stockholm, Sweden), is a Swedish rapper. His debut album It's a Tensta Thing was a Swedish chart topper,[1] and was awarded the 2008 Swedish Grammis for best Dance/Hip Hop/Soul album.
Life and music career
Adam grew up the son of a single mother and an absent, father in Tensta, Stockholm during the 80's.[2] Despite his upbringing in a neighborhood where violence and crime was the norm[citation needed], Adam Tensta refused to take the path of many of his peers. Instead of delinquency he found sanctuary in music. Artists like Bob Marley and hiphop acts like Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep and Nas became the source of inspiration for his first rhymes.
To honor his roots, Adam took "Tensta" as his artist name.
Adam Tensta excludes alcohol, cigarettes and drugs from his lifestyle. He is a representative for the Save the Children Sweden and an ambassador for Alla Olika Alla Lika, a youth campaign against racism, prejudice and discrimination in Sweden. He is also a socialist, and performed at the Swedish leftist party Vänsterpartiet's 1 May celebration in Stockholm 2010.
Adam Tensta has opened for artists like Jay-Z, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Rihanna, Youssou N’Dour, Akon and Dead Prez.
His song "My Cool" was also featured in the HBO Series Entourage (Season 7, Episode 7). The song was also featured in the video game NBA 2k10. [edit]Current work
With the Scandinavian release of his fourth single, "Dopeboy ft. Eboi", Adam Tensta is now turning his focus on an international career. In September 2008, he performed with Yung Berg and Rick Ross in California, his very first US gig.
Respect My Hustle and The Kane Agency - was instrumental in the success of Adam Tensta in the United States. With shows at CMJ, SXSW, LA & NYC they were able to push Adam to the forefront of listeners ears. Also branding him with brands such as MISHKA, The Hundreds, GSHOCK and Orisue.[3]
In April 2009, Adam Tensta went to the United States of America for a 12 day trip to Los Angeles, California, where he performed at legendary clubs like The Viper Room, Cinespace, and The Roxy Theatre.[4]
Tensta's second album, "Scared of the Dark" was released in April 2011 (Scandinavian release only).
He has recently done the vocals for the Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition trailer's song, credited at the end and in the game.
His most recent production is called Next To The Speakers, yet to be released, made alongside the Swedish DJ & producer John Dahlback and Dida.[5]
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It's a Tensta Thing
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| Album cover | Album information |
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Scared of the Dark
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| Adam Tensta Videos | Featuring Adam Tensta |
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