Sassy 009 & Blood Orange

Biography

Sassy 009 is the artistic moniker of Sunniva Lindgård, a Scandinavian musician born in Sweden and raised in Oslo, Norway. Originally conceived as a trio with Teodora Georgijević and Johanna Scheie Orellana, Sassy 009 emerged from the Oslo music scene, debuting with the EP 'Do You Mind' in 2017. After early acclaim—including a feature as one of The Guardian's 'Ones to Watch'—Lindgård continued the project solo, releasing the album 'Kill Sassy 009' in 2019 and 'Heart Ego' in 2021. Her music blends art pop, electronica, and techno influences, characterized by cinematic soundscapes and introspective lyricism, drawing from her upbringing in a musically rich household where both parents were classical musicians.[1][2]

Blood Orange is the stage name of Devonté (Dev) Hynes, an English musician and producer of Guyanese and Sierra Leonean descent. Hynes began his career in the UK punk band Test Icicles before adopting the moniker Lightspeed Champion for two orchestral pop albums. As Blood Orange, he has become a leading figure in contemporary art pop and R&B, acclaimed for albums like 'Freetown Sound' (2016) and 'Negro Swan' (2018), which explore themes of identity, race, and personal experience. Hynes is also a prolific collaborator and producer, working with artists such as Solange, FKA twigs, and Mariah Carey, and composing film scores.[3][7]

In 2021, Sassy 009 and Blood Orange joined forces on the single 'Tell Me,' blending Lindgård's hypnotic, minimalist production with Hynes' signature hushed vocals. This collaboration highlights the intersection of Scandinavian art pop and the emotive, genre-blurring style that has defined Blood Orange's legacy, further cementing both artists' reputations as innovative voices in modern pop and electronic music.[4][5]

Fun Facts

• The name 'Sassy 009' originated from Sunniva Lindgård's SoundCloud username, which unexpectedly became her artistic identity.[1][2]
• Sassy 009 was literally 'carried to life in the middle of an orchestra,' as both her parents are classical musicians.[2]
• Blood Orange (Dev Hynes) has scored films including 'Palo Alto' and 'Queen & Slim' in addition to his pop and R&B work.[3]
• Sassy 009 describes herself as a Cancer star sign and says her personality matches the classic Cancerian traits: emotional, deep, and loyal.[2]

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Lindgård's parents - Mother was a classical violist and father a violinist, providing early musical immersion (N/A) [Childhood]

Key Collaborators

• Teodora Georgijević - Original Sassy 009 trio member (Do You Mind (EP)) [2017]
• Johanna Scheie Orellana - Original Sassy 009 trio member (Do You Mind (EP)) [2017]
• Blood Orange (Dev Hynes) - Collaborated on the single 'Tell Me' (Tell Me (single)) [2021]
• Solange Knowles - Frequent collaborator with Blood Orange (Solange's albums and live performances) [2010s]
• FKA twigs - Frequent collaborator with Blood Orange (Various singles and performances) [2010s]

Artists Influenced

• Emerging Scandinavian electronic artists - Inspired by Sassy 009's blend of art pop and techno aesthetics (N/A) [2020s]
• Contemporary R&B and art pop musicians - Blood Orange's genre-blurring production and themes of identity have influenced a new generation (Works by artists like Christine and the Queens, Kelsey Lu) [2010s–2020s]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Champagne Coast (Coastal Grooves)
2. Champagne Coast (Coastal Grooves)
3. Charcoal Baby (Negro Swan)
4. Champagne Coast
5. The Field (feat. The Durutti Column, Tariq Al-Sabir, Caroline Polachek & Daniel Caesar)
6. You're Not Good Enough (Cupid Deluxe)
7. Champagne Coast
8. Uncle ACE (Cupid Deluxe)
9. Chewing Gum (Negro Swan)
10. Best to You (Freetown Sound)

External Links

• Spotify
• Wikipedia