Ali bin Mahmud Salem (born 2 October 1992), better known by his stage name Allyboba, is a Swedish rapper and songwriter. He competed in Svensksong 1 with the song "100,000 jetplan".
Life and career[]
Early life[]
Allyboba was born on 2 October 1992 in Finspång Municipality. His parents, Mahmud and Salma immigrated to Sweden from Iraq in 1990. He grew up in a lower-income household with an older brother and younger sister.
Allyboba completed compulsory schooling in 2009, and went on to attend a gymnasium, where he particularly enjoyed writing. He graduated from gymnasium in 2012, and moved to Uppsala to attend Uppsala University. Throughout gymnasium, he rapped as a hobby. In his first year, he dropped out to pursue a career as a rapper.
2012–present: Music career[]
In 2012, Allyboba was signed to Warner Music Sweden. His debut single, "Fly", was released in 2013. He has released various singles throughout the mid-2010s.
In 2016, Allyboba was confirmed to be taking part in Svensksong 1, with the song "100,000 jetplan". He performed the song in the second semi-final, but placed sixth and was eliminated.
Personal life[]
Allyboba is a Muslim. He resides in Stockholm, and can speak fluent Arabic, Swedish, and English.
Discography[]
Singles[]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
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"Fly" | 2013 | – |
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Non-album single(s) |
"Kärleken tar inte den lätta vägen" | 2014 | – |
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"Ibland är livet är en strid" | – |
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"Stopp" | 2015 | – |
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"En vacker katastrof" | 2016 | – |
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"100,000 jetplan" | 2017 | – |
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