Norway’s Erling Haaland is dominating more than the FIFA World Cup. The soccer superstar has also landed a surprise hit on the music charts after a decade-old rap song resurfaced and climbed to No. 1 on Spotify in his home country.
Long before becoming one of the world’s most feared strikers, Haaland was part of the rap trio Flow Kingz alongside two of his Norway under-17 teammates. The group released “Kygo Jo” on YouTube nearly 10 years ago, giving fans an early glimpse of the future football star’s playful side.
The track found new life after Norwegian DJ and producer Kygo made a public promise before Norway’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Brazil. Kygo vowed to remix “Kygo Jo” if Haaland found the back of the net.
Haaland delivered in spectacular fashion.
The Manchester City striker scored twice in Norway’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Brazil, sending his country into the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in its history. True to his word, Kygo released the remix shortly afterward.
Norway’s Erling Haaland’s 2016 Rap Song, “Kygo Jo,” Resurfaced, Reach Top Of Spotify Charts
The response was immediate. “Kygo Jo” surged to No. 1 on Spotify’s Norway chart, with Kygo sharing the milestone on social media as the remix gained momentum across streaming platforms.
The viral success highlights Haaland’s growing cultural influence beyond soccer. His performances on the pitch have already made him a national hero. Now, his forgotten rap career has become part of Norway’s World Cup celebration.
What started as a lighthearted challenge between Kygo and Haaland quickly evolved into one of the tournament’s most unexpected crossover moments. Fans embraced the nostalgia, helping introduce Flow Kingz and “Kygo Jo” to a new audience.
Attention now turns to Norway’s quarterfinal showdown with England. Another memorable performance from Haaland could keep his nation’s FIFA World Cup dream alive while giving “Kygo Jo” an even bigger boost.
For now, Haaland is winning on two stages. He’s leading Norway’s historic World Cup run while proving that an old rap song can become a chart-topping anthem when sports, music and perfect timing collide.
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