Swedish rapper and singer-songwriter Clandestina makes a provocative and powerful debut with her first EP, Politically Erect, a genre-blending manifesto from an artist whose global perspective and activist roots inject her music with rare depth and urgency.
Having lived and performed across Europe and been influenced by extensive international travel, Clandestina brings a multilingual and multicultural lens to her work. She has been lauded for her energetic delivery—"She raps like she breathes at high altitudes—fast, loud, without a safety net,"
“I put lyrics first,” CLANDESTINA explains. “I love mixing languages and cultures, exploring contradictions, and asking questions without pretending to have all the answers.”
This ethos ensures the music is as thought-provoking as it is infectious. Concluding with the remastered bonus track "Landet Istid (Ice Age Land)," a Swedish-language reflection on identity contrasted with Spanish rhythms, the EP cements Clandestina’s position as a vital, unapologetically authentic global voice.
Politically Erect is a boldly titled sonic journey that tackles complex contemporary issues with intelligence and compassion. The EP fearlessly explores themes ranging from systemic oppression and polarisation to personal trauma and climate change. Tracks like "Don’t Quit" examine power dynamics for a US audience, while "Man Made" and the spoken word piece "Soldiers" offer compassionate dissections of masculinity and vulnerability. The short, acapella "Hymns to the Child I Love" adds a deeply intimate emotional core.
