Kicking off his career with the influential Danish hip-hop group Den Gale Pose, rapper, producer and actor Jesper Dahl went solo in '03 with Alpha Hun, his spectacular debut Jokeren album. Hard-edged lyricism paired with major pop hooks sparked a crossover appeal that saw it hit number 3 in the Danish charts, setting the stall for future success. His gritty songs pay homage to life on the street but are matched by sensitive cuts tackling the difficulties of romance. A true wordsmith, Jokeren also published a collection of his writings from '94-'03 and a later biographical collection in '12.