Adam Tensta (born Adam Momodou Eriksson Taal 1 August 1983) is a Swedish rapper and singer of Gambian descent from his father, and Finnish descent from his mother. His debut album It's a Tensta Thing was a Swedish chart topper,[1] and was awarded the 2008 Grammis for best Dance/Hip Hop/Soul album. His song "My Cool" was featured in NBA 2K10. Adam is signed to Swedish imprint RMH, Respect My Hustle.

Adam Tensta
Background information
Birth nameAdam Momodou Eriksson Taal
Born (1983-08-01) 1 August 1983 (age 41)
Stockholm, Sweden
OriginStockholm, Sweden
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
LabelsEMI Music / RMH MGMT GRP

Discography

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Albums

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It's a Tensta Thing
  • Released: 2007
  • Chart position:
  • Certification/ Europe Sales: 10,000
  • Singles:
    • 2008 "Dopeboy (Do I Look Like I Sell Drugs)"
    • 2008 "Before You Know It Feat. Sophia Somajo"
    • 2007 "My Cool"
    • 2007 "They Wanna Know"
    • 2006 "Banging on the System"
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Scared of the Dark
  • Released: 17 April 2011
  • Singles:
    • 2011 "Ok WOW"
    • 2011 "Like a Punk"
    • 2011 "Scared of the Dark"
    • 2011 "The Monkey"
    • 2011 "Rocket Boots
    • 2011 "For Last"
The Empty
  • Released: 24 June 2015
  • Singles:
    • 2015 "The Empty"

Music videos

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Adam Tensta Videos Featuring Adam Tensta
  • Bangin' On The System
  • My Cool
  • Dopeboy
  • They Wanna Know
  • Back Before You Know It
  • Follow Me - By Pato Pooh
  • Area Turns Red 09 - By Eboi & Infinite Mass
  • Sinner - By Addeboy vs. Cliff ft. Eboi & Adam Tensta
  • Huvudet - By Familjen ft. Adam Tensta

References

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  1. ^ "Biography: Adam Tensta". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 February 2010.

Adam Tensta was referenced in the game Cry of Fear,his name can be seen written as graffiti on all of the walls of the asylum.

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