Benjamin Ingrosso
A Swedish pop polymath who evolved from a child star into a slick, Grammy-winning architect of Scandipop perfection.
Born 1997 (age 29)·Swedish singer and songwriter·Birthday: September 14·Generation Z
Biography
Benjamin Ingrosso was practically born on stage. The son of singer Pernilla Wahlgren and nephew of a Eurovision winner, his 2006 win in Sweden's junior song contest was a fitting start. But Ingrosso spent his adolescence deliberately shedding the 'child star' label, training relentlessly in dance and honing his songcraft. His breakthrough was a masterclass in modern pop ambition: winning Melodifestivalen in 2018 with the sleek, disco-tinged 'Dance You Off,' which he co-wrote. While his Eurovision result was modest, it launched him as a serious artist. He didn't just sing; he became a meticulous producer and songwriter, crafting a sound of shiny, retro-futuristic pop that dominated Swedish airwaves. His work, culminating in multiple Swedish Grammys, reflects a man obsessed with the details of groove and melody, creating a world where every song feels like a sun-drenched, perfectly styled moment.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Benjamin was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Benjamin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Benjamin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won Melodifestivalen 2018 and represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon.
- Has won multiple Swedish Grammis awards, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year.
- Released a string of chart-topping albums in Sweden, such as 'Identification' and 'En gång i tiden'.
- Successfully hosted his own TV series, 'Benjamin's', on Swedish television.
Did You Know?
He won the Swedish version of 'Let's Dance' in 2014 at age 16.
His song 'Dance You Off' was co-written with MAG, a producer who has worked with Taylor Swift and Britney Spears.
He comes from a famous Swedish entertainment family; his mother, aunt, and cousin are all well-known singers and TV personalities.
He is a trained dancer and often incorporates complex choreography into his performances.
“I want to make music that makes people feel good, that makes them want to dance.”
