Yung Lean
Swedish rapper and singer-songwriter
Born
July 18th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Sweden
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Originated from Sweden, a rapper and singer-songwriter gained prominence in the early 2010s, primarily through a unique blend of emo and cloud rap. The debut project in 2013, 'Unknown Death 2002', introduced a distinctive sound that resonated with a global audience. Gained popularity through collaborations with producers in the Drain Gang collective and released several albums that further solidified the career. The 2017 album 'Stranger' received wider recognition, featuring atmospheric beats and introspective lyrics.
Released the album 'Unknown Death 2002'
Released the album 'Stranger' in 2017
Part of the Drain Gang music collective
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