Benjamin Ingrosso: Growing Up In The Spotlight, Swedish Pop, ‘Pink Velvet Theatre’ (Full Episode)

Born into one of Sweden’s most well-known entertainment dynasties, Benjamin Ingrosso has been famous in his home country since childhood. In fact, he first took the stage at just three years old, playing Mowgli in front of 25,000 people. Now 27, Ingrosso wrote his first hit at age eight, represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest, won the Swedish equivalent of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and hosted an award-winning cooking show — all while making occasional appearances on his family’s decade-long reality series, ‘Wahlgrens Värld.’ But music has always been his first love, and with his fifth album, ‘Pink Velvet Theatre,’ he’s finally achieving the acclaim and recognition he has long pursued. A concept album filled with anthemic, kaleidoscopic pop, his songs fit seamlessly alongside Elton John, ABBA, and the Bee Gees while offering a fresh, modern spin. Now, in the midst of his first-ever U.S. tour, Ingrosso joins us in the studio to discuss his songwriting process and his journey from child star to five-time Swedish Grammy-nominated artist. He reflects on growing up in a famous family — including his cousin Seb from Swedish House Mafia and his sister influencer/entrepreneur sister Bianca — why Swedish songwriters are so successful and the Law of Jante. Plus, he opens up about public judgment, having no friends in school, self-doubt and self-belief, why he likes older ladies, why he was responsible for a Pecorino cheese shortage in Sweden, and much more. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:51 Benjamin's Early Life and Career 08:43 Creating the Concept Album 16:42 The Influence of Swedish Culture 24:50 Eurovision and Swedish Pop Music 30:10 The Struggle for Recognition 32:59 Reflecting on Early Success 34:41 Creating Timeless Music 36:50 Collaborations and Inspirations 40:22 Family and Upbringing 46:16 Television and Cooking Ventures 54:26 Upcoming Projects SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5 SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u Follow The Zach Sang Show:   / zachsangshow     / zachsangshow     / zachsangshow     / zachsangshow   #benjaminingrosso #zachsang #zachsangshow #zachsanginterview #interview