Anton Westerlin

Anton Westerlin
Westerlin in 2024
Westerlin in 2024
Background information
Born
Anton Westerlin Kjeldsen

(1994-12-16) 16 December 1994 (age 31)
Copenhagen, Denmark
OriginHørsholm, Denmark
Genres
Occupations
  • Producer
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
LabelUniversal Music Denmark
Websitewww.antonwesterlin.dk

Anton Westerlin Kjeldsen (born 16 December 1994) is a Danish record producer and songwriter. As a producer, he helped create multiple number one songs and albums on the Danish charts. He won Producer of the Year at the 2023 and 2024 Danish Music Awards. As an artist, he has released one studio album and one compilation album, both of which have achieved number-one on the Danish charts.

Career

Early life and production

Raised in Hørsholm, Westerlin became a self-taught producer, beginning as a teenager in his bedroom where he remixed songs. Since 2018, his work as a producer became known for producing tracks for several Danish musicians including Artigeardit, Blæst, D1MA, Kesi, Lamin, and Tessa.

Westerlin began releasing freestyles in 2024 on his YouTube program Bag Gadinerne. The first single, "Chanel Freestyle" with Lamin, reached number one on the Hitlisten charts in its first week and later received platinum certification. His work on production received praise from the Danish music industry, when he was first nominated as Danish Producer of the year at the 2022 Danish Music Awards. Despite not winning the award, he was nominated again the following year where he won for his work on D1MA's debut album, Ev1gt&alt1d. He was also nominated for his work on Artigeardit's album, Længe Leve.

Debut album

Westerlin released the first single from his debut album Godaften on 24 January. The song, "Blodigt", featured pop singer Annika. The song received four out of six stars from Soundvenue, who described the song as a "flirtatious, lightly soulful house track." The song reached number one on the Danish top 40 charts and, by May, had received double-platinum certification from IFPI Danmark. The second song from Godaften was released on 7 March. "Entré", featuring Lamin and Ozzy, had previously been played live at Forum in Frederiksberg on 23 February, with the preview uploaded to YouTube the following day. Like "Blodigt", the song reached number one on the Danish charts and achieved platinum certification. Two months later on 15 May, "Handsome" featuring Benjamin Hav, Josva, and Gilli was released as the final single ahead of the album's release.

Godaften, Westerlin's debut album as an artist, released on 23 May 2025, receiving high praise from Politiken writer Pernille Jensen. The album rose to number one on the Danish charts on its debut on 4 June, reaching quadruple-platinum certification in September 2026.

Westerlin performed at Roskilde Festival, Denmark's largest music festival, in July 2025. His performance received praise from music critics, noting his inclusion of 16–18 different musicians making appearances during his show. He was nominated in late September 2025 for DR P3's annual awards show, P3 Guld  [da] as the P3 Talent. In December 2025, he was named as one of the most-streamed artists in Denmark on Spotify, finishing at #10.

Second album

On his YouTube channel, while with Annika, Westerlin teased a song before announcing the release a second album on 1 May 2026 on Spotify. On 13 May, the album was the number one album in Denmark for the week.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
DEN
Godaften
1

Compilation albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
DEN
Bag gardinerne S1+S2
  • Released: 1 May 2026
  • Label: Universal Music Denmark
 1

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
DEN
"Chanel Freestyle"
(with Lamin)		 2024 1
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum
 Non-album singles
"Bellingham Freestyle"
(with Kundo)		 25
  • IFPI DEN: Gold
"Barn af byen Freestyle"
(with Kesi)		 25
"2 stepper Freestyle"
(with Benny Jamz)		 6
  • IFPI DEN: Gold
"Blodigt"
(featuring Annika)		 2025 1
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum
 Godaften
"Entré"
(featuring Lamin & Ozzy)		 1
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum
"Handsome"
(featuring Benjamin Hav, JOSVA, and Gilli)		 4
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum
"Hvad forventer de Freestyle"
(with Artigeardit)		 — Bag gardinerne S1+S2
"Savage Freestyle"
(with Tessa)		 —
"Ai Freestyle"
(with Ozzy)		 2
"Minder hos andre Freestyle"
(with Mille)		 2026 1
  • IFPI DEN: Gold
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
DEN
"Hørt det før"
(featuring Pil, Annika, Mille, & Medina)		 2025 3
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum
 Godaften
"SpaceJam Freestyle"
(with Icekiid)		 2026 17
 Bag gardinerne S1+S2
"Lagkagenhuset Freestyle"
(with Michael Williams)		 10
"Ærlig Freestyle"
(with Annika)		 1

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2022 Danish Music Awards Danish Producer of the Year Westerlin Nominated
2023 Danish Music Awards Danish Producer of the Year Westerlin, Martin René and Alibi Rafeon
(for D1MA's album, Ev1gt&alt1d)		 Won
Westerlin, Frederik Thaae and Adam Hillebrandt
(for Artigeardit's album, Længe Leve)		 Nominated
2024 Danish Music Awards Danish Producer of the Year Westerlin
(for Lamin's albums, SkyLL and De her timer)		 Won
2025 P3 Guld  [da] P3 Talent Westerlin Nominated
2026 GAFFA Awards Producer of the Year Westerlin Won

References

  1. ↑ "Anton Westerlin" (in Danish). DR. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bjerge, Rikke Sun Mi (4 July 2025). "Dj'en tog røven på publikum med 'historisk' koncert og absurd antal gæster" [The DJ stunned the audience with a 'historic' concert and an absurd number of guest performers] (in Danish). DR. Archived from the original on 1 October 2025. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  3. 1 2 Hjort, Malthe (24 January 2025). "Anmeldelse: Anton Westerlin feat. Annika 'Blodigt'". Soundvenue (in Danish). Retrieved 23 November 2025. En flirtende, let soulet house-skæring, der på den måde ikke adskiller sig alverden fra de produktioner, vi tidligere har hørt Annika synge over.
  4. 1 2 Frank, Nanna (16 August 2024). "Han står bag nyklassiker i dansk musik – men sangen var tæt på aldrig at blive udgivet" [He is behind a new classic in Danish music – but the song was close to never being released] (in Danish). DR. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  5. ↑ Neergaard, Fie (3 October 2024). "Denne YouTube-serie får mig til at føle, danske rapstjerner er mine bedste venner" [This YouTube series makes me feel like Danish rap stars are my best friends]. Soundvenue (in Danish). Retrieved 23 November 2025.
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  7. 1 2 "Anton Westerlin & Lamin "Chanel Freestyle"" (in Danish). IFPI Danmark. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  8. 1 2 Rahbek, Andreas (1 November 2022). "Odbjerg kan vinde fem: Her er årets DMA-nominerede" [Odbjerg can win five: Here are this year's DMA nominees]. GAFFA (in Danish). Archived from the original on 1 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
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  10. 1 2 "Anton Westerlin feat. Annika "Blodigt"" (in Danish). IFPI Danmark. 26 November 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  11. ↑ Entré - Single. Apple Music (Media notes). 7 March 2025. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  12. ↑ Hjort, Malthe (23 February 2025). "Et udsolgt Forum blev til én stor moshpit under Lamins forrygende finale" [A sold-out Forum turned into one huge mosh pit during Lamin's spectacular finale]. Soundvenue (in Danish). Archived from the original on 6 January 2026. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Anton Westerlin feat. Lamin & ozzy "Entré"" (in Danish). IFPI Danmark. 3 September 2025. Archived from the original on 6 January 2026. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  14. ↑ Korvell, Albert (15 May 2025). "Anton Westerlin klar med kæmpe album" [Anton Westerlin ready with a huge album]. Dopest (in Danish). Archived from the original on 6 January 2026. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  15. ↑ "Han får andre til at se virkelig godt ud" [He makes others look really good]. Politiken (in Danish). 26 May 2025. Archived from the original on 1 October 2025. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  16. 1 2 "Album Top-40, Uge 21 - 2025". Hitlisten (in Danish). 4 June 2025. Archived from the original on 24 November 2025. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  17. 1 2 "Danish album certifications – Anton Westerlin – Godaften". IFPI Danmark. 16 September 2026. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
  18. ↑ Raaschou, Louis (4 July 2025). "Roskilde Festival: Stjernerne væltede ind – men Anton Westerlin var bedst, når han stod alene" [Roskilde Festival: The stars poured in – but Anton Westerlin was at his best when he stood alone]. Soundvenue (in Danish). Archived from the original on 1 October 2025. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  19. ↑ Jensen, Pernille (4 July 2025). "Det var en nat til historiebøgerne" [It was a night for the history books]. Politiken (in Danish). Archived from the original on 22 November 2025. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
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  21. ↑ Hansen, Nanna Nørby (3 December 2025). "Årets Spotify Wrapped afslører tre tendenser i dansk musik lige nu" [This year's Spotify Wrapped reveals three trends in Danish music right now]. DR (in Danish). Archived from the original on 7 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  22. ↑ Weirup, Rasmus (28 April 2026). "Anton Westerlin lækker en af Annikas gamle sange i 'Bag gardinerne' – og annoncerer album" [Anton Westerlin teases one of Annika's old songs in "Bag Gardinerne"—and announces an album]. Soundvenue (in Danish). Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  23. 1 2 "Album Top-40 - Uge 18, 2026" (in Danish). Hitlisten. 13 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  24. 1 2 3 4 "Discography Anton Westerlin". danishcharts.dk. Archived from the original on 6 January 2026. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  25. ↑ Godaften. Apple Music (Media notes). 23 May 2025. Archived from the original on 3 December 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  26. ↑ Bag gardinerne S1+S2. Apple Music (Media notes). 1 May 2026. Archived from the original on 5 May 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  27. ↑ "Anton Westerlin & Kundo "Bellingham Freestyle"" (in Danish). IFPI Danmark. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  28. ↑ "Anton Westerlin & Benny Jamz "2 Stepper Freestyle"" (in Danish). IFPI Danmark. 29 July 2025. Archived from the original on 6 January 2026. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  29. ↑ "Danish single certifications – Anton Westerlin feat. Benjamin Hav, Josva & Gilli – Handsome". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  30. ↑ "Hitlisten.NU – Track Top-40 Uge 1, 2026" (in Danish). Hitlisten. 14 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  31. ↑ "Hitlisten.NU – Track Top-40 Uge 6, 2026" (in Danish). Hitlisten. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  32. ↑ "Anton Westerlin & Mille "Minder hos andre Freestyle"" (in Danish). IFPI Danmark. 12 May 2026. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
  33. ↑ "Anton Westerlin feat. Pil, Annika, Mille & Medina "Hørt Det Før"" (in Danish). IFPI Danmark. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  34. 1 2 3 "Hitlisten.NU – Track Top-40 Uge 18, 2026" (in Danish). Hitlisten. 13 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
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  36. ↑ "Medina hædret med Gaffa-prisens første ærespris" [Medina honoured with Gaffa Prize's first honorary award]. Berlingske (in Danish). Ritzau. 26 March 2026. Archived from the original on 11 April 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.