Sueco

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Sueco
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Sueco performing live in 2023
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Henry Victor Schultz
Also known asSuecoTheChild
Born (1997-01-28) January 28, 1997 (age 27)
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2017–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] His breakthrough came from his 2019 single "Fast", which was certified as platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in July 2022 after going viral on TikTok. [4] His 2021 song "Paralyzed" also gained considerable attention, peaking at 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 109 on the Global 200 as well as being certified gold by the RIAA. [5] [6]

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He was signed by Atlantic Records after the success of "Fast" on SoundCloud and TikTok. [7] The song later appeared on his EP Miscreant. [8] In 2021, he was featured on Papa Roach's single "Swerve" alongside Fever 333. [9] In 2022, he released his debut full-length album It Was Fun While It Lasted, featuring the single "Paralyzed". The album was more pop-punk oriented compared to the trap and hip-hop style on his previous work. [1]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleStudio album details
It Was Fun While It Lasted
Attempted Lover
  • Releasing: July 12 2024

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
TitleEP details
TrippyNights
  • Released: September 14, 2017 [11]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Miscreant
  • Released: September 20, 2019 [12]
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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References

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