Norway may have ended its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a quarter-final exit, but the country&rsquo;s influence continues to make headlines. This time, the attention is not only on football star Erling Haaland&rsquo;s performances on the pitch, but also on a surprising musical talent that has taken social media by storm.
Norwegian DJ and producer KYGO has revived a rap song recorded by Haaland as a teenager, introducing it to millions of new listeners almost a decade after its original release.
The Story Behind the Song
In 2016, a 16-year-old Haaland stepped into a recording studio under the stage name Lyng. He joined fellow Norwegian footballers Erik Botheim and Erik Tobias Sandberg to form a rap group called Flow Kingz.
The trio released a track titled &ldquo;Kygo Jo," which attracted little attention at the time. However, following Haaland&rsquo;s impressive performances at the 2026 World Cup, the song has found a second life, surpassing 24 million views on YouTube as fans discover an unexpected side to the striker.
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How KYGO Brought the Song Back
The song&rsquo;s viral comeback began when KYGO teased fans on Instagram, promising to release a remix of Haaland&rsquo;s teenage rap track if the Norwegian striker scored against Brazil during the World Cup.
Haaland delivered in spectacular fashion, scoring twice in the match. True to his promise, KYGO released &ldquo;Kygo Jo - Flow Kingz, JMK w/ Lyng (Kygo Remix)&rdquo;, giving the nearly decade-old track a fresh electronic sound.
The remix quickly gained popularity, with many fans surprised to learn that one of football&rsquo;s biggest stars had once pursued music. According to KYGO, the remix reached number one on Spotify in Norway, marking an unexpected revival for the track.
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Haaland&rsquo;s Response
Haaland embraced the moment with his trademark sense of humour. Sharing KYGO&rsquo;s post on his official social media account, he jokingly asked:
&ldquo;Does this mean I&rsquo;m officially an artist now?&rdquo;
The light-hearted exchange delighted fans and helped fuel the song&rsquo;s popularity across social media platforms.
A World Cup to Remember
Despite Norway&rsquo;s elimination in the quarter-finals, Haaland finished the tournament as one of its standout performers. With seven goals, he ended the 2026 FIFA World Cup among the competition&rsquo;s top scorers, behind only Kylian Mbapp&eacute; and Lionel Messi.
While Haaland&rsquo;s football career continues to reach new heights, the unexpected success of &ldquo;Kygo Jo - Flow Kingz, JMK w/ Lyng (Kygo Remix)&rdquo; has reminded fans that, before becoming one of football&rsquo;s biggest stars, Haaland had already explored his passion for music.
Now, thanks to KYGO, the world is finally listening.
Photo Credit: Erling Haaland's official page&nbsp;

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