Benjamin Ingrosso
Swedish singer and songwriter

Born
September 14th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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Began a music career at a young age, releasing debut singles that achieved commercial success. Gained wider recognition by participating in the Swedish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, where a performance led to a strong showing in 2018. Released multiple singles and an album that charted well. Established a following due to engaging performances and catchy pop melodies.
Participated in Eurovision Song Contest 2018
Released the album 'Identification'
Achieved hits like 'Dance You Off'
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