Darin Zanyar, known mononymously as Darin, is a Swedish singer-songwriter born on June 2, 1987, in Stockholm. He first gained prominence as the runner-up in the inaugural season of Swedish Idol in 2004. Since then, Darin has released ten studio albums, eight of which have topped the Swedish albums chart, solidifying his status as one of Sweden's most successful recording artists. His versatile musical style spans pop and dance genres, drawing inspiration from icons like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Whitney Houston. Beyond his solo career, Darin has collaborated with artists such as Kat DeLuna and Eagle-Eye Cherry, and his songwriting prowess is evident in works like Leona Lewis's cover of his ballad "Homeless." In August 2020, Darin publicly came out as gay, further endearing him to fans worldwide. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darin_%28singer%29?utm_source=openai))