Erling Haaland's viral teenage rap song gets Kygo remix after Norway's World Cup heroics
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Kygo released a remix after Haaland scored twice against Brazil.
- "Kygo Jo" began as a 2016 rap by Haaland and his Norway U17 team-mates.
- The remix became an instant chart success during Norway's World Cup run.
The Manchester City striker has teamed up with Norwegian superstar DJ Kygo for a remix of "Kygo Jo," the light-hearted rap song Haaland recorded as a teenager with his friends almost a decade ago.
Viral remix released after Brazil win
Kygo released the tropical house remix on Tuesday after fulfilling a promise he made before Norway's last-16 clash with Brazil.The producer had vowed to remix the song if Haaland found the net against the five-time world champions.
Haaland did considerably more than that.
The 25-year-old scored twice in Norway's stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil on 5 July, helping his country reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
True to his word, Kygo unveiled the remix two days later.
The release quickly gained momentum in Norway, climbing to No. 1 on the country's iTunes chart whilst also reaching No. 14 on Spotify's Norwegian Top 50.As promised, Kygo Jo (Kygo Remix) @ErlingHaaland 🇳🇴 - out now! https://t.co/DR4mkvXhW9 pic.twitter.com/7SPpRJUWFK
— Kygo (@KygoMusic) July 7, 2026
The story behind 'Kygo Jo'
Long before becoming one of the world's most feared strikers, Haaland briefly explored music with Norway Under-17 team-mates Erik Botheim and Erik Tobias Sandberg.The trio formed a rap group called Flow Kingz, with Haaland performing under the stage name Lyng.
Recorded in 2016 whilst Haaland was playing for Bryne, the homemade music video features the future football superstar rapping, pretending to grill burgers, bouncing on a trampoline and driving a miniature toy car.
What began as a joke between friends has become one of football's most famous viral videos.
The original upload has accumulated well over 20 million YouTube views as fans continue to rediscover the clip during Haaland's remarkable rise.
A World Cup promise kept
Ahead of Norway's Round of 16 tie, Kygo publicly challenged Haaland.Score against Brazil and the remix would become reality.
Haaland responded in emphatic fashion, scoring both goals in one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.
Kygo wasted little time delivering on his promise, transforming the original rap into a polished tropical house track.
Haaland also embraced the moment on social media.
Made it moment!
— Erling Haaland (@Erling) July 9, 2026
Thanks, @kygomusic 🤝🏻🎶 Does this mean I’m officially an artist now? pic.twitter.com/6Z9SKf1KGS
Haaland continues to rewrite Norway's history
The remix arrives as Haaland enjoys the finest international tournament of his career.His seven goals have driven Norway to a historic quarter-final appearance, where they will face England in Miami.
The forward has been one of the tournament's most clinical finishers, converting seven goals from just 18 shots whilst averaging a goal every 14 touches.
Norway's victory over Brazil also extended one of international football's most unusual records. The Seleção remain without a win against Norway, with the Scandinavian nation now boasting three victories and two draws from their five meetings.
Regardless of how Norway's World Cup journey ends, Haaland's tournament has already produced one of football's most unexpected crossover moments by transforming a teenage joke rap into one of the summer's biggest viral music releases.
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