Erik Hassle

Quick Facts

Full Name	Erik Hassle
Occupation	Songwriter
Date Of Birth	Aug 26, 1988(1988-08-26)
Age	36
Birthplace	Sala Municipality
Country	Sweden
Birth City	Västmanland
Horoscope	Leo

Erik Hassle Biography

Erik Hassle is one of the most popular and richest Songwriter who was born on August 26, 1988 in Sala Municipality, Västmanland, Sweden. Kaj Erik Persson (born June 26, 1988) is better well-known as Erik Hassle, is a Swedish pop musician and singer. His career began in 2008 when he released his first song, “Hurtful”, which was later ranked the top spot at No. 11, in Sweden and was atop the charts at No. 2. Denmark. The most popular single of his up to now “No Words”, was a top 10 in the Global and U.S. Spotify Viral Chart and was awarded Gold recognition in Sweden as well as Denmark.

The month of March, 2009 even though there was no album yet out, Hassle signed for Island Records in London for worldwide rights that excluded North America and Sweden, in which it was the Swedish label Roxy Recordings had already signed Hassle for two albums. The Guardian reported the report and called Hassle “the Stockholm wunderkind,” and comparing him to Frankmusik, Keane and Ross Copperman and asking whether he was “the new, young Robbie Williams.” He released his album in the month of August. released his album Hassle that was released at the number. 2 and remained in the Swedish charts for 10 weeks. He then dropped his second single “Don’t Bring Flowers”, which reached No. 25 in Sweden.

In May 2010, “Hurtful” was picked as Single of the Week in iTunes Store. In August, Hassle released an extended play (EP) entitled The Hassle Sessions: Volume One, consisting of cover songs. His English version of the single “Alors on danse” by Stromae was made available through Spotify.

On 19 January 2010, Hassle appeared at the Danish X Factor finals and the P3 Guld gala, where he was awarded the prize for “Newcomer of the Year 2009”. He won the Newcomer Prize at the Swedish Grammis in the same year. Finally, he won the 2010 Danish Gaffa Prize for the International Newcomer of the Year. He toured with Mika, Broods, and MØ.

He was among the top three finalists of the contest for talents Metro Music Challenge in 2008. He composed and recorded his own videos, and then shared the music online through X5 Music, YouTube and Myspace.

Erik Hassle Net Worth

Erik Hassle is one of the richest Songwriter from Sweden. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Erik Hassle 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Hassle was born in Salem Municipality, Stockholm. He grew up in the small town of Bie close to Katrineholm which was where the local musicians would gather in his parents’ village theater. He was a child of Swedish pop and American soul, and discovered his passion for music at an early age when he was listening to Wilson Pickett. He was first introduced to British New Wave at Rytmus the musical secondary school located in Stockholm which was attended by Robyn and Tove Lo (whom would later join during their North American tour), where he met his manager at 17. He signed a contract to the Swedish music label TEN Music Group, in 2007 and became the first artist to be signed. The label was later recognized for its role in bringing back Swedish Pop music.

Hassle released his debut single “Hurtful”, in September of 2008. It would turn into an overnight hit throughout the years, and eventually reach No. 11 in his home country Sweden and reaching No. 2, in Denmark.

Hassle, who signed to Island Records in 2009, has released four albums, most recently Innocence Lost in January 2017. Aside from solo work, he has cowritten a number of songs for other singers, including Shakira and Rihanna’s “Can’t Remember to Forget You”. He won a Danish Gaffa award and two Swedish awards, a Grammis and a P3 Guld.

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Hassle co-wrote and provided vocals for the single “Emergency” by fellow label mates and Swedish pop-duo Icona Pop. The single was officially released in May 2015, reached the number one spot in the U.S. Dance Club Songs, and was featured in FIFA 16. He toured across North America supporting Twin Shadow.

Facts & Trivia

Erik Ranked on the list of most popular Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Erik Hassle celebrates birthday on August 26 of every year.

Hassle released the album “Innocence Lost” via TEN Music Group and RCA Records on 27 January 2017. The 12-track album includes the single “Missing You” produced by John Hill. The LP was executively produced by Daniel Ledinsky and features the guest vocals of Tinashe and Vic Mensa, producers Eshraque “iSHi” Mughal and Dave Sitek, with additional production from SOHN, Oskar “Sikow” Engstroem, Billboard, Gorgon City and Al Shux.

Top Facts about Erik Hassle

1. Erik Hassle is a Swedish singer and songwriter.
2. He was born on August 26, 1988 in Katrineholm, Sweden.
3. Hassle released his debut album “Hassle” in 2009.
4. His hit single “Hurtful” reached #11 on the UK Singles Chart.
5. In 2010, he won a Swedish Grammy for Best Newcomer.
6. Hassle has collaborated with artists such as Tove Lo and Shakira.
7. He co-wrote the song “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake.
8. Hassle’s music has been described as pop, soul and R&B.
9. He took a hiatus from music between 2016-2019 to focus on mental health.
10. In 2020, he released his third studio album “Innocence Lost”.