Dogge Doggelito
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| Background information | |
| Born |
24 July 1975 Botkyrka, Sweden |
| Origin | , Sweden |
| Genres | Rap |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Associated acts | The Latin Kings |
Douglas León, known by his stage name Dogge Doggelito (born 24 July 1975) is a Swedish rapper, lecturer, author and artist. He is one of the founders of one of Sweden's most successful rap group The Latin Kings (TLK). Doggelito is one of the most acclaimed artists in Sweden. His texts are usually about everyday life in the suburbs and being part of the immigrant communities, and racism.
Douglas Leon was born in Alby, Norra Botkyrka in 1975 to a Venezuelan father and a Swedish mother. He has jokingly referred to himself as "Half Indian, half Viking". He grew up in the 80's and came familiar to hip hop in an early age and sooner or later it became a big part in his life. Although he initially wanted to be an actor, he was not accepted into any of the schools. He started to rap in 1986. He participated in many rap contests, including a 3rd place in Rap SM with his group The Latin Kings, and also in his teens he was a member in a break dance group. His brother also had big influence on him towards a career in rap music.
Dogge Doggelito formed his rap group The Latin Kings (TLK) with his friends; the brothers DJ Chepe and Salla (The Salazar Brothers). They formed the group in 1991 and came 3rd in a rap contest in 1992. Their breakthrough came in 1994 when they, with the help of the producer Gordon Cyrus, released their first album Välkommen till förorten. The album received huge success and was awarded with 2 grammys and other awards. The band split up in 2005. Today he is working in the music business and also in the book and TV business. For example, he starred in commercials for the Swedish electronics company Elgiganten. He has also released a book with the language professor Ulla-Britt Kotsinas, named "Förortsslang". He has also appeared in movies and TV shows.
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