Haval (rapper)
Haval Khalil, (born 16 May 1995 in Husby, northern Stockholm) is a Swedish rapper.[1][2] He was established in Skarpnäck within the municipality of Stockholm. He broke through with his debut album Inloggad in 2020, an album produced by Manny Flaco. Haval and Manny Flaco released a number of joint singles as Haval & Manny Flaco. The songs on the album receiving great viewing on streaming platform depict a difficult street life with weapons and drugs.[3]
Haval | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Haval Khalil |
| Born | 16 May 1995 Husby, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Origin | Kurdistan |
| Genres | Hip hop, gangsta rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Haval Music |
| Associated acts | Manny Flaco |
In April 2021, Haval was nominated for a Swedish Grammy for the "Newcomer of the Year" category. The nomination caused controversy due to Haval's involvement in gangs and in a criminal case where charges had been brought against him. Eventually, on 14 July 2021, Haval was convicted and sentenced for two and a half years for complicity in the kidnapping and robbery of rapper Einár.[4] The trial was held in Södertörn District Court against various activities of the criminal gang Vårbynätverket.[5]
Discography
Singles
Solo
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [6] | |||
| "Kontrollzon" | 2020 | 45 | Non-album singles |
| "Hell" | 29 | ||
| ".357" | 19 | ||
| "Animal" | 2021 | 22 | |
| "Kingston" | 10 | ||
| "Joker" | 16 | ||
| "Åskan"[7] | 34 [8] |
As Haval & Manny Flaco
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [9] | |||
| "Vice" | 2020 | 24 | Non-album singles |
| "Hayati" | 35 | ||
| "Gang Gang" | 2021 | 23 | |
| "Dansa till misär" | 23 | ||
| "Bandol" | 2022 | 8 [10] |
Featured in
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [6] | |||
| "Lagen" (Macky feat. Thrife, Haval, Abidaz) |
2018 | 90 | Genom alla väder |
| "Försök andas" (Viktor Ax feat. Haval, Malinn) |
2019 | – | Epilepsi |
| "Vinterdepress 2" (Macky feat. Dree Low, Thrife, Haval) |
2020 | – | |
| "Hell Ye" (Abidaz feat. Einár, Haval) |
– | ||
| "C'est la vie" (Macky feat. Haval) |
58 | Timeline | |
| "G For Life" (Adel feat. Haval) |
– | Guld utav sand | |
References
- Hanson, Matilda E. (21 December 2008). "Förortselev får sämre livschans". Retrieved 24 October 2021 – via Svenska Dagbladet.
- "Svensk gangsterrap – en våldsam succé". Aftonbladet. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- Haval återvänder med singeln ”VICE” dopest.se Retrieved 24 October 2021
- "Prominent 19-year-old Swedish rapper Einár shot dead in Stockholm". Euronews. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- "Swedish rapper Yasin jailed over conspiracy to kidnap rival artist". 14 July 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021 – via The Local.
- "Haval biography". Swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- "ÅSKAN – Single by Haval on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 49". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- "Haval & Manny Flaco biogarphy". Swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 13". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 1 April 2022.