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Zara Larsson is Sweden's best thing to happen since ABBA. Her upbeat pop hits have captivated young audiences all over the world, and she shows no signs of slowing down. While you may not recognize her name, we're confident you'd recognize her songs if you heard them. But, before you dive into this pop princess's repertoire, consider her impressive backstory.
A head start
Larsson only became a household name in the United States in the last five years, but she was well-known in her native Sweden long before that. She made her Swedish debut in 2008, at the age of ten, when she auditioned for Talang (the Swedish version of "America's Got Talent"). Young Larsson made it to the show's grand finale, sang her own rendition of "My Heart Will Go On," and won first place!
Four years after her win, Larsson signed a record deal with TEN Music Group and was well on her way of becoming a global sensation.
"Love Me Land" to "1"
Larsson's debut album, simply titled "1," was released in 2014 and received positive reviews throughout Scandinavia. Larsson's second album, "So Good," lived up to its name, catapulting her to global fame. Larsson's hit single from it, "Lush Life," was her international debut and topped nearly every chart.
Larsson has collaborated with artists such as Tiny Tempa and Clean Bandit in addition to those two albums. However, it took her some time after her second album to release new material. She even addressed the issue in an Instagram post, stating that her perfectionist nature will not allow her to release anything that isn't completely finished. Her next album, "Love Me Land," has been in the works for quite some time. Fans can still get a taste of it before the official release because her YouTube channel already has some singles from it. Hits such as "Don't Worry Bout Me," "Wow," and "All the Time" will all appear on her upcoming album, "Love Me Land," which is set to be released this summer. How do we know it will be a success? Let's just say that "Ruin My Life" went gold in the United States and the United Kingdom, doing anything but ruining this pop star's life.
