William Henry Victor Schultz (born January 28, 1997), better known by his stage name Sueco or SuecoTheChild, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter from Los Angeles.[1] His breakthrough came from his 2019 single "Fast", which was certified as platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in July 2022 after going viral on TikTok.[4] His 2021 song "Paralyzed" also gained considerable attention, peaking at 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 109 on the Global 200 as well as being certified gold by the RIAA.[5][6]
Sueco | |
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 Sueco performing live in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Henry Victor Schultz |
| Also known as | SuecoTheChild |
| Born | January 28, 1997 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Atlantic[3] |
| Website | https://www.sueco.com/ |
He was signed by Atlantic Records after the success of "Fast" on SoundCloud and TikTok.[7] The song later appeared on his EP Miscreant.[8] In 2021, he was featured on Papa Roach's single "Swerve" alongside Fever 333.[9] In 2022, he released his debut full-length album It Was Fun While It Lasted, featuring the single "Paralyzed". The album was more pop-punk oriented compared to his previous work in trap and hip-hop.[1] Two years later, he followed up the album with Attempted Lover (2024), featuring the single "Outta My Head". The record was praised as being more emotive and mature than its predecessor.
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Studio album details |
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| It Was Fun While It Lasted |
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| Attempted Lover |
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Extended plays
edit| Title | EP details |
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| TrippyNights |
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| Miscreant |
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Singles
edit- "Tailwhip" (2018)
- "The View" (2018)
- "Henny In The Trunk" (2018)
- "Put On My Dogs" (2018)
- "Never Enough" (2018)
- "I Love Grape Soda" (2018)
- "Five Bands" (2018)
- "Bird Box" (2018)
- "Insane" (2019)
- "Fast" (2019)
- "Fishscale" (2019)
- "Juice" (2020)
- "Primadona" (2020)
- "SOS" (featuring Travis Barker) (2021)
- "Paralyzed" (2021)
- "Sober / Hungover" (featuring Arizona Zervas) (2021)
- "Story of My Life" (featuring Illenium & Trippie Redd) (2021)
- "Loser" (2022)
- "Next Ex" (2022)
- "Robbery" (with DREAMERS) (2022)
- "Today" (2022)
- "Funeral" (2022)
- "Ride It Hard" (with Warren Zeiders) (2022)
- "POS" (2023)
- "Help Me" (2023)
- "Yours" (featuring Bea Miller) (2023)
- "Drama Queen" (2024)
- "Mulholland Drive" (2024)
- "Outta My Head" (2024)
- "Love and Rage" (2024)
References
edit- ^ a b c Rincon, Alessandra (5 March 2022). "Sueco Gets Real On Emo-Tinged, Genre-Defying 'It Was Fun While It Lasted'". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Brow, Jason (September 3, 2021). "Sueco Embraces His Punk Truth On 'Paralyzed': I Want To 'Help People Through My Music'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ "In seinem emotionalen neuen Song ist Sueco "Paralyzed" vor Liebeskummer". Warner Music Germany (in German). August 17, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Sueco – Fast". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "Hot 100 Chart: Week of August 28, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200 Chart: week of August 28, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ Cirisano, Tatiana (May 22, 2019). "Rapper Sueco the Child Signs to Atlantic Records Following TikTok-Fueled Hit 'Fast': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Zhang, Cat (September 25, 2019). "Sueco the Child: MISCREANT Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Listen to Papa Roach revisit their rap-metal roots on new single Swerve". Metal Hammer. August 2, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ "Spotify – Sueco – It Was Fun While It Lasted". Spotify. March 4, 2022.
- ^ "Spotify – Sueco – Attempted Lover". Spotify. July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Genius – Sueco – TrippyNights". September 14, 2017.
- ^ "Spotify – Sueco – Miscreant". Spotify. September 20, 2019.