Swank Mami
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“Norwegian pop star tearing through the fast lane” DAZED
Swank Mami
Swank Mami, also known as Umal, has made a powerful entrance into the music world. Following her debut single, Venus Retrograde, Swank Mami has created waves in pop music with her sleek, genre-defying sound.
The 27-year-old Somali artist from Oslo has already made her mark in leading international media outlets like The Fader, The Face, and Dazed, which celebrated her as a “Norwegian pop star tearing through the fast lane.”
She was also handpicked for a role in Travis Scott’s latest film, Circus Maximus, in a segment directed by Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn, and has earned support from notable figures such as Arca and brands like Sandy Liang and Ganni.
Summer 2024 marked Swank Mami’s first major festival stage, Øyafestivalen, where she delivered a performance that earned a five-star review from NRK P3. Since then, she has expanded her success with numerous shows both at home and internationally, including her debut performance in London and an impressive first show in Sweden.
Swank Mami has quickly become a name to watch in music, Swank Mami is setting her sights on making a global impact on the music scene—and she’s only just begun.