A Swedish rapper, singer and songwriter who grew up in Umeå, where she began rapping with the collective Random Bastards in the early 2000s.

Cleo has long been one of the most important and multifaceted voices in the Swedish hip hop scene. With emotion, precision, and an uncompromising presence, she has shaped a unique expression that moves freely between poetry, politics, and pop culture. Her live performances are experienced as intense and spiritually charged – as much ceremony as concert.

That’s why we are especially excited to welcome Cleo to Filmfest Sundsvall as the 2025 Music Guest of Honour.