Just D
First Swedish-language rap act to achieve chart success.
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JustD was a Swedish hip hop trio formed in Stockholm in 1990, consisting of Gustave Lund (Gurra G), Wille Crafoord (Doktor C), and Peder Ernerot (Pedda P). They were the first successful Swedish language rap act, opening a domestic market for rap in Swedish. Their early work was influenced by De La Soul's 3 Feet High and Rising, and they later adopted a sound marketed like the early Beastie Boys, applying American hip hop rhythm and rhyme to Swedish pop music. Their dominance in the Swedish charts during the early 1990s showed that local chart success with Swedish rhymes was a lucrative market in itself.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Genre
- Hip hop
- Years active
- 1990–1995
- Label
- Telegram Records Stockholm
- Current members
- Gustave Lund
- Wille Crafoord
- Peder Ernerot
Facts from the source article.
Background
JustD formed in Stockholm in 1990, bringing together Gustave Lund (Gurra G), Wille Crafoord (Doktor C), and Peder Ernerot (Pedda P). Their first album was heavily influenced by De La Soul's 3 Feet High and Rising, but after a few years the group's sound changed and they were marketed like the early incarnation of the Beastie Boys, having the same impact on Sweden's popular music audience. They applied American hip hop rhythm and rhyme to Swedish pop music, making hip hop trendy and palatable to new audiences. Their presentation of rap music had a certain irony and some might say parody to it. In their early albums, they also tended heavily to use Swedish record samples. None of the members had an immigrant background; they came from affluent homes, and Wille Crafoord is a member of the archaic Swedish nobility. Their chart successes during the early-mid 1990s opened up a new market in the Swedish music scene for artists who wished to record rap music in Swedish. Previously, Swedish rap artists used English rhymes in a bid to succeed internationally, but JustD showed that Swedish rhymes could dominate locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Just D from?
Just D originated in Stockholm, Sweden.
When was Just D active?
Just D was active from 1990 to 1995.
Which record labels has Just D released music on?
Just D has released music on Telegram Records Stockholm.
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