Kølig Kaj, born Thomas Lægaard Sørensen (born 15 August 1971, Pindstrup, Denmark) is a

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who gained national fame in 1997 by winning

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with his song "'' Stemmen i mit liv''".''Ikke under jorden. Portræt: Kølig Kaj.'' Jyllands-Posten, 8 May 1998, Bagsiden At the

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, he placed 16th with 25 points. "Kølig Kaj" literally means "Cool Kaj". He released an album called ''Solgt Ud!''. He also featured on the final track, ''Hvem Er Det Der Banker'' on the album called ''Så'n Er Vi'' by

Hip hop act Hvid Sjokolade, released in 1996. The track also credited to feature Klart Dér, Joker Jay, Humleridderne, Pervers, Isbjerg, Malk De Koijn, Jimmy & Dj Pladespiller. Kølig Kaj has been one of the pioneers in increasing the popularity of Danish hip hop.

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Living people Danish male singers Danish rappers Danish hip hop musicians Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Denmark Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 1997 1971 births {{hiphop-bio-stub