Kartellen
| Company type | Collective |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Kinesen, Babyface |
| Headquarters | Sweden |
| Products | Gangsta rap music |
Kartellen (translated as The Cartel in English) was a Swedish gangsta rap collective established in 2008 by Kinesen and Babyface,[1] both of whom are serving life imprisonment in Finland for being accessories to murder.[2] Kinesen is also reportedly linked to a high-profile 2002 multi-million airport heist.[3]
Producing music from prison, Kinesen and Babyface contributed to the group's releases, with lead vocalists such as Sebbe Staxx (Sebastian Stakset), Kaka, and Maskinisten. Subsequent additions to the lineup included Lil' Star and Lani Mo Cribbe, complemented by input from renowned producers.
Kartellen became well-known for their confrontational hip hop that highlighted crime and societal challenges within Sweden's suburban environments. Multiple singles achieved positions on the Sverigetopplistan, Sweden’s official singles ranking.
The band's live performances often drew intense law enforcement attention amid various controversies. Sebbe Staxx, who had previously served a one-year sentence related to robbery and firearm offenses, was accused of posting threatening messages on Twitter aimed at far-right politician Jimmie Åkesson, prompting a police report.[4] Subsequently, Sebbe Staxx issued an apology to both his family and employer.
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart peak (SWE) [5] |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ånger & Kamp | Template:Spaced ndash |
| 2013 | Ånger & Kamp Del 2 | 15 |
| 2016 | Slutpläderingen | 25 [6] |
Mixtapes
- 2009: Kartellen är här
- 2009: Programrebeller
- 2011: Reflektion
- 2012: Blodspakt
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart peak (SWE) |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Mina områden" (Kartellen, Sebbe Staxx & Dani M) |
26 | Ånger & Kamp |
| "Ställ dig upp" (featuring Sebbe Staxx & Chrippa) |
43 | ||
| 2013 | "Skriker Ut" (featuring Sebbe Staxx, Admiral P & Robert Athill) |
— | |
| "Underklassmusik" (featuring Aleks) |
22 | Ånger & Kamp Del 2 | |
| "Svarta duvor & vissna liljor" (featuring Timbuktu) |
15 | ||
| 2016 | "Dominobrickor" | — | Slutpläderingen |
- Other (non-charting)
- 2009: "Gå Loss" (with Lazee and Adam Tensta)
- 2010: "Bort med alliansen" (produced by Mack Beats)
External links
- ↑ Nyheter24: Kinesen - mannen bakom Kartellen (in Swedish)
- ↑ Jerry Solfeldt Productions: Kartellen biography Archived 2013-01-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Leo "Kinesen" Carmona erkänner Arlandarånet". www.expressen.se (in svenska). 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- ↑ Sverigeradio: Fryshuset tar avstånd från tweet om Åkesson (in Swedish)
- ↑ "SwedishCharts.com Kartellen discography page". Swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 2014-01-03.
- ↑ "Sverigetopplistan - Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on December 26, 2015. Retrieved 2016-06-17. Click on "Veckans albumlista".