Benjamin Ingrosso Teams Up With Olly Alexander (Years & Years) For New Version Of "Kite"
Swedish pop sensation Benjamin Ingrosso has unveiled an exciting new twist on his latest single “Kite.” The refreshing new rendition features a new verse from Years & Years' Olly Alexander. The pair join forces ahead of this year’s 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden where Olly will represent the United Kingdom.
Drawing from their diverse musical backgrounds, Benjamin and Olly infuse "Kite" with a vibrant blend of classic Swedish pop, soulful melodies, and modern influences. The track is a feel-good anthem, capturing the exhilarating feeling of a new encounter and the endless possibilities it brings.
LISTEN TO “KITE” WITH OLLY ALEXANDER
“I can’t wait for people to hear this track. I’ve been a big fan of Olly’s music for many years and it feels very exciting to be releasing a song together with him now,” shares Benjamin. “Olly is an incredible person as well and an extremely talented creative who I feel has added an amazing dimension to ‘Kite.’”
“When I first heard ‘Kite’ it made me feel sunny and happy, thank you, Benjamin! It was a great experience working together, he’s a really sweet guy and I’m excited to be on this gem of a song,” adds Olly.
ABOUT BENJAMIN INGROSSO
Benjamin Ingrosso has established himself as one of Sweden's prominent names in music with over 850 million streams, a remarkable collection of Gold and Platinum certified singles, and three #1 albums in his homeland.
Born in the outskirts of Stockholm, the self-trained pianist and guitarist spent his early childhood crafting his ear for songmanship. From performing in musicals at a young age to competing on the celebrity dancing TV-series “Let’s Dance 2014,” Benjamin has proven his versatility and prowess across various entertainment avenues.
In 2018, he won the Swedish music competition “Melodifestivalen” and competed in Eurovision with the break-up anthem “Dance You Off.” He accolades also including winning the Kristallen-award for "TV Personality of the Year", a Swedish Grammy as "Artist of the Year" 2022, a Rockbjörnen-award for "Male Artist of the Year" and "Swedish Song of the Year", and multiple nominations at both P3 Gold and the Swedish Grammy Awards. With an impressive array of achievements in just a few years, Benjamin Ingrosso has emerged as one of Sweden's most popular artists and personalities.
