Sueco | |
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 Sueco performing in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Henry Victor Schultz |
| Also known as | SuecoTheChild |
| Born | January 28, 1997 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Atlantic [3] |
| Website | https://www.sueco.com/ |
William Henry Victor Schultz (born January 28, 1997), better known by his stage name Sueco or SuecoTheChild, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter from Los Angeles. [1] He first became known for his 2019 single "Fast", which received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in July 2022 after going viral on TikTok. [4] His 2021 song "Paralyzed" marked his first entry on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200, also receiving gold certification by the RIAA. [5] [6]
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He was signed by Atlantic Records after the success of "Fast", and the song later appeared on his major label debut extended play (EP), Miscreant (2019). [7] [8] In 2021, he guest appeared alongside Fever 333 on Papa Roach's single "Swerve". [9] His debut studio album, It Was Fun While It Lasted (2022), was supported by the success of "Paralyzed", and explored a pop-punk sound. [1] He independently released his second album, Attempted Lover (2024), to general praise from critics, who described it as more emotive and mature than its predecessor.
