Hailing from Oslo, Norway, the singing/songwriting duo, made up of Nico Sereba and Vincent Dery, has tapped into the heart of global culture by writing and performing songs that joyfully speak of life, love and identity. Though it’s hard to name their sound, consider it reminiscent The Police and Paul Simon’s Graceland.

Since their debut in 2010, Nico & Vinz have topped Scandinavian charts thanks to their extraordinary storytelling, electrifying performances and riveting videos. Their hit single “Am I Wrong” topped Scandinavian charts and remained in the Top 3 on the Norway, Sweden and Denmark’s Spotify chart. In America, the video already has over 7 million views. Their follow up single “In Your Arms,” released only in Scandinavia, soared to the top of the charts as well.

Nico & Vinz have honed a unique sound, born of their eclectic backgrounds as both Africans and Norwegians. Their vision for the future is boundless. “We try to be 100% us. That mixture and that balance is what creates us,” says Vinz. That creative combination is what makes this new group one to watch.