Benjamin Ingrosso is a Swedish singer and songwriter born on 14 September 1997. He began performing as a child in musical theatre and won the youth song contest Lilla Melodifestivalen in 2006 with "Hej Sofia." Over the following decade he transitioned from child actor to mainstream pop artist, becoming one of Sweden's more visible young performers.

Career development and competitions

Ingrosso's early visibility came from stage roles and television appearances; he later took part in the celebrity dance competition Let's Dance, winning the 2014 season. He competed in Melodifestivalen, Sweden's national selection for Eurovision, in 2017 and again in 2018. After winning Melodifestivalen 2018, he represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with the single "Dance You Off," finishing in seventh place in the international final.

Musical style and recordings

Benjamin writes and records primarily in English and is associated with polished pop that draws on electronic, R&B and dance elements. His releases mix upbeat production with contemporary pop songwriting and often emphasize rhythm and vocal hooks. He has released multiple singles and at least one full-length album that consolidated his profile beyond television contests.

Notable songs and performances

  • "Hej Sofia" — an early winning entry at Lilla Melodifestivalen (2006).
  • "Good Lovin'" — his 2017 Melodifestivalen entry that helped establish him as a modern pop artist.
  • "Dance You Off" — the 2018 Melodifestivalen winner and Sweden's Eurovision entry, notable for its choreography and sleek production.

Beyond contest stages, Ingrosso has performed at festivals, television shows and released recorded material that reached audiences in Sweden and other markets where Scandinavian pop is followed. He is known for combining vocal performance with contemporary staging and dance elements in live shows.

Coming from a family active in the Swedish entertainment scene, he has navigated the shift from child performer to adult artist with an emphasis on songwriting and modern pop production. His career illustrates a familiar Scandinavian trajectory: national talent shows and public television exposure leading to international opportunities such as Eurovision.