Bosson Swedish singer and composer Date of Birth: 21.02.1969 Country: Sweden

Biography of Bosson

Swedish singer and composer Bosson has always said that he never aimed to be as famous as his compatriots ABBA or "Roxette". He believes that he has achieved the level of popularity that satisfies him in all aspects. He knows the secret of earning recognition, earning understanding, and attracting attention. Bosson's stage name is simple to explain. His father's name is Bo, and Bo's son translates to "son of Bo". His real name is Staffan Olsson. He was born in February 1969 near Gothenburg. Bosson and his sister, Sii, had a happy childhood and felt their parents' support in everything they did. On his social media page, Bosson expresses gratitude to his father and mother for teaching him to balance following established rules with freedom of action and understanding what is right and wrong. Bosson's passion for music was passed down from his maternal grandfather and his brothers. His relatives played various instruments and brought recordings home. On his 12th birthday, Staffan received a guitar as a gift from his grandfather. Bosson discovered his love for the stage at the age of six when he participated in a local pre-Christmas children's competition. The singer has shared that he felt absolute happiness at that moment. Bosson gained wide popularity in his homeland by participating in the television show Sikta mot stjärnorna, the Swedish version of "Star Search", where he imitated famous international celebrities.
Music

After finishing school, Staffan began singing in the group Elevate. The guys performed on the streets, in the subway, and in cafes. The band won a national competition and, as a prize, got the opportunity to record in a professional studio. The group's popularity in European countries forced them to go on their first tour. In 1996, Bosson parted ways with Elevate. He explained that every performer wants to be at the pinnacle of fame, so that the accompanying success belongs only to him. It's not about the financial side of the matter, but about the audience's attention. "When you see how enthusiastically they accept your creativity, you don't want to share that attention with anyone, no matter how close the guys from the group were to me," Bosson said. After deciding to pursue a solo career, Bosson recorded his first song "Baby Don't Cry" in 1997, and soon caught the attention of Britney Spears. He traveled across America with the pop star, whom he described as a "modest and amazing girl."
In 1999, with the assistance of the record company Music Network Records Group AB, Bosson released his debut album "The Right Time". The release was accompanied by a comment that the musician "put his heart and creativity into this important and significant work and hopes that the listeners will appreciate it."
Bosson's breakthrough in his creative biography came with the album "One in a Million", which included the hit song of the same name, as well as "I Believe" and "Over the Mountains". However, all the songs on the album paled in comparison to the worldwide recognition of the title track. The song became the soundtrack to the film "Miss Congeniality" starring Sandra Bullock and Benjamin Bratt, and Bosson received a nomination for a Golden Globe and the Best Newcomer Awards. In 2014, Bosson mentioned in an interview with News.am that he wanted to change the title of the hit to "One in a Billion" and dedicate it to an artist acquaintance who was battling cancer.
By releasing singles "We Live" and "Where Are You?", Bosson conquered the overseas market. According to Billboard, his songs skillfully combined pop sensibility and vocal harmony, techno beats, and R'n'B. Bosson invested special meaning in the first song due to its lyrics, which became a motto in his life. According to Staffan, a person comes into this world to fulfill their one cherished dream. In the daily hustle and bustle, one should try not to forget to do something good for those who are nearby.
Not taking long breaks, Bosson released another album - "Rockstar" - in the dance-pop style. Fans had to wait 4 years for his next release. In the meantime, Bosson released a compilation album called "The Best".
In 2006, the single "You" from his new album "Future's Gone Tomorrow / Life Is Here Today" was released. The album itself was released a year later. The Russian version of the song "I Can Feel Love", written by Dominik Joker and performed by Bosson in a duet with Lolita, received airplay on Russian radio. Bosson periodically tours countries in the CIS region. In 2006, Staffan was invited to perform at the final concert of the show "Fabrika Zvezd" (Star Factory) at the Olympic Stadium. In 2014, the Swedish singer performed at the "JuniorNew Wave" festival in Ukraine, singing the song "Efharisto" with young participant Sonya Lapshakova. The song was first performed by Bosson in 2004 at the Melodifestivalen contest. In 2015, Olsson performed at the closing ceremony of the "Slavic Bazaar" festival, and a year later he was a special guest at "Miss Ukraine Universe". Bosson has met with representatives of the Russian pop scene, including Leonid Agutin, Alla Pugacheva, and Philipp Kirkorov. He also starred in a music video for the song "Toboi Zhivu" with Katya Lel. Bosson performed the song "Thank You for the Music" by ABBA with Dima Bilan and Lolita. He had fun memories of working with Nyusha. According to Bosson, the Russian artist is a person with an amazing sense of humor and a big heart. He met her again on the Ukrainian show "X-Factor", where one of the tasks for the finalists was to sing a duet with a star.
In a way, Bosson is an egotist in his music. He does everything himself - writes songs, produces, and arranges. He records in his own studio and uses a publishing company for distribution, which he owns. He enjoys each stage of the process, as each one brings new feelings, and they do not exist individually. What Bosson particularly appreciates about this independence is the freedom from directors and screenwriters, the ability to take a break when he wants. Bosson includes accompanying musicians in his work, but the final word still belongs to him. Success is important to the singer because it means he is still in form. The realization that his songs are popular does not relieve him of nervousness before each stage performance, and in each new country, it feels like conquering the audience from scratch. In Germany, according to the performer, he was taught to sing along to a backing track. Bosson never knew how to do that, and "such performances look unnatural and ridiculous." He had to adapt, especially during television show recordings, and everywhere he had to carry his own equipment and voice processing. Bosson released his latest studio album, "Best of 11-Twelve," in 2013.
Personal Life

Bosson has not yet found his one in a million, but as a friendly and attractive artist, he does not complain about the lack of attention. In 2006, while on vacation in Spain, the singer met a girl from Belarus. They stayed in touch for a while, but the communication gradually stopped. Bosson asked his girlfriend from the stage during a concert in Minsk to respond, but she did not show up, probably because she did not attend the concerts. Fans know the name of Jessica Oelers better, who was the former Miss Sweden and a participant in the Miss Universe contest. Bosson dedicated his hit song "One in a Million" to her when their relationship ended. In interviews, Staffan mentioned that a potential wife should have a sense of humor, independence, and an understanding that he cannot give up his career, even for the woman he loves. He likes beautiful faces and expressive eyes, ones with a "touch of mystery."
Bosson Now

At the end of 2017, remixes of the single "One in a Million" were released on Google Play and iTunes. In October, Bosson became a special guest at the anniversary concert TASHI SHOW, organized by the Armenian diaspora. In 2018, Bosson and composer Edgar Gevorkyan, performing under the stage name EDGAR, premiered the song "Ona" together. On his Facebook page, Staffan announced the release of his first single in 16 years in his native language, "Vi borde andas samma luft". He thanked his fans for their support and shared links to services where the new song can be listened to and downloaded.