Bosson

Biography

Staffan Olsson (born 21 February 1969), better known by his stage name Bosson, is a Swedish singer and songwriter.

Early life

His stage name comes from the fact that his father's first name is Bo – hence he is Bo's son.

Career

Bosson first gained nationwide fame in Sweden when he imitated Michael Jackson in the first season of Sikta mot stjärnorna, performing "Black or White" and winning his semi-final. His big break as a solo artist came when composing and performing the song "One in a Million×One in a Million22 October 2001 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 16 tracks1One in a Million3:342I Believe3:513We Live3:464Where Are You?4:065Over the Mountains4:146Hole in My Heart3:007I Don't Wanna Say Goodbye3:478Stay3:219All Because of You3:3410Let Your Soul Shine3:1711This Is Our Life4:0012We Will Meet Again4:3513One in a Million (remix)3:3014We Live (Random Remix)3:4515We Live (Engines Garage Mix)4:1216Happy3:25", from the album One in a Million, which became a Top 10 hit in Europe and Asia in 2000 and 2001, which also appeared in the film Miss Congeniality. He wrote it for his then-girlfriend Jessica Olérs, Miss Sweden 1998, and was nominated for a Golden Globe.
Two years later, the successful follow-up Rockstar was released. The year after, he competed in Melodifestivalen with a song he released that year, Efharisto. But in the second opportunity round (andra chansen) he finished 6th, only beating Fredrik Kempe and Anne-Lie Rydé. In June 2007, he released his fourth album Future's Gone Tomorrow / Life Is Here Today and in June 2013, he released his fifth album Best of 11-Twelve×Best of 11-Twelve17 June 2013 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Guardian Angel3:392Every Single Time3:573Baby I Believe in You3:444Love Shock3:205I Am Sorry3:376Tonight We Unite3:437Just Can't Get Over You3:378Falling for U3:239Desire3:1610Dear Nathalie3:5111Champions3:2312Melanie3:2913The Savior4:101410,000 Feet.3:0815Love Is in the Air3:37. He served as an opening act for Britney Spears during her tour in 2000, and has toured with Kylie Minogue. He has also written songs for Amy Grant and the famous guitarist Al Di Meola. As well as in his native Sweden, Bosson has achieved huge success and toured extensively in countries like Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan. He also performed with Dima Bilan.

Collaborations

2002: Emma Andersson featuring Bosson – Weightless
2009: Elizma Theron featuring Bosson – One in a Million
2016: Sunbeat featuring Bosson – Eagle in the Sky
2017: Edgar featuring Bosson – My Love