Hans Robert Hurula Persson, born on November 8, 1979, in Luleå, Sweden, is a Swedish musician, songwriter, and artist, widely recognized by his stage name, Hurula. Before launching his solo career, Hurula was involved in several punk bands, most notably as a guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist for Masshysteri and The Vicious. He was also a member of Regulations, The Dead Ones, and the punk ensemble Cross, which he started in 2012. Hurula made his solo debut in 2014 with the album Vi är människorna våra föräldrar varnade oss för (We Are the People Our Parents Warned Us About), released by Universal Music AB. The album, produced by Måns Lundberg, received positive reviews from critics and featured singles such as "Sluta deppa mig" and "22," which quickly entered the playlists of Sweden’s P3 radio station. In December of the same year, Hurula performed tracks from his follow-up EP, Betongbarn, on the program Musikhjälpen. In 2016, Hurula released his second album, Vapen till dom hopplösa (Weapons for the Hopeless), produced by Björn Olsson. The album was well-received by critics and solidified his place in the Swedish rock scene. He was nominated for several awards, including at the Grammis and P3 Guld galas, where he performed notable tracks like "Ny drog" and "Det ba blev så" with hip-hop artist Erik Lundin. Hurula has also collaborated with other artists, including Promoe on the track "Fult folk" in 2016. He has been part of several notable live performances, such as the Let’s Spend The Night Together tour in 2017 with Veronica Maggio and Weeping Willows. Throughout his career, Hurula has won multiple awards, including Grammis awards for "Årets Rock" (Rock of the Year) for his albums Oss är allt in 2019, Klass in 2020, and Jehova in 2021. His music is characterized by a blend of punk energy and melodic rock, often reflecting on themes of struggle, hope, and the human condition.