Robyn: Biography

• Overview
• Discography
• Biography
• Related Artists

• Kylie Minogue
• Toy-Box
• All Saints
• Britney Spears
• Savage Garden
• Amber
• Goldfrapp

• Duran Duran
• Kylie Minogue
• The Cardigans
• ABBA
• Falco
• Daft Punk
• Blondie

• Elin Lanto
• Kerli
• Ashlee Simpson
• Little Boots

• *NSYNC
• Kleerup

• Herbert Crichlow
• Max Martin
• Ulf Lindström
• Denniz Pop
• Johan Ekhé

Birth Name:

Robyn Carlsson

Born:

Jun 12, 1979 in Stockholm, Sweden

Genres:

Electronic & Dance Music, Rock Music, Alternative Rock Music, Club Dance Music, Dance Pop Music

Decades Active:

1990's|2000's

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

A Swedish pop star who blends the gritty sound of American urban RB with the sunny pop of her homeland, Robyn found a hit with "Do You Know (What It Takes)," which hit the Top Ten around the world including the U.S. Born Robyn Carlsson in Stockholm in 1979, she traveled around the continent with her parents' traveling theatre group, also listening to classic American soul on the hi-fi. After writing her first song at the age of 11 when her parents divorced, Robyn got her break when national talent Meja heard her singing during a concert intermission. Meja got her a record contract with Sweden's Richochet Records, which released her first hit single "Do You Really Want Me." Though she was still only 16, Robyn began recording her debut album in 1995, and Robyn Is Here quickly topped the Swedish charts. When the album was released in the U.S. almost a year and a half later, the single "Do You Know (What It Takes)" hit the Top Ten.

- John Bush, All Music Guide