() is the third solo studio album from Albanian-Danish rapper Artigeardit. Released on 28May 2021, the album was published by Def Jam Recordings under the Universal Music Denmark label. The album became Artigeardit's first numberone album. The album has been certified triple-platinum by IFPI Danmark.

Release and reception was released on 28May 2021 as Artigeardit's third studio album. Prior to the album's release, several singles were released, including "", "", and "", the latter of which was a collaboration with fellow Danish rapper Kesi. Danish music magazine Soundvenue described the album as a transitional period of Artigeardit's musical career, with themes ranging from introspective and self-critical similar to his earlier albums, notably Idiot, while incorporating a more melodic and genre-crossing production.

With the album's release, Soundvenue highlighted the stylistic experimentation, pointing to the politically-charged "DNGIDK", a rock-influenced track "" featuring Barselona, and the Drake-inspired flows on "". Reviewer Kristian Karl noted this as expanding beyond his work on his two previous studio albums. Soundvenue gave the album four of six star review, noting that the album was "imperfect but honest". The album also received four of six stars from Gaffa. The album has continued to be described as a "rite of passage" between Artigeardit's reckless youth and more reflective themes that would become a larger part of his later albums.

Gaffa later cited the album as one of the top20 most-streamed albums in Denmark during 2022. The album contributed to Artigeardit's reputation as one of the country's leading rappers, with Soundvenue describing Artigeardit as one of Denmark's "hottest rappers". As of May2025, the album has achieved triple-platinum by IFPI Danmark. One single from the album, "", has been certified platinum five times.

Accolades Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result 2021 Danish Music Awards Danish Album of the Year Danish Streaming Hit of the Year "" Listener Hit 2022 GAFFA Awards Danish Hip-hop Release of the Year ZULU Awards Hit of the Year ""

Track listing

Charts Weekly charts + Chart (2021–2026) Peakposition Danish Albums (Hitlisten) 1

Year-end charts + Chart Year Position Danish Albums (Hitlisten) 2021 19 2022 19 2023 48 2024 80 2025 88

Certifications

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