Of Swedish ancestry, Lykke Li, Li Lykke Timotej Svensson Zachrisson in real life, is a singer-songwriter with a net worth amounting to $2 million in 2012.

Noted to have a soprano vocal range, Lykke Li's music is often composed of electronic, indie rock and pop elements. She plays various musical instruments including tambourines, saxophones, trumpets, cellos, synthesizers and violins.

It was in 2008 when her debut album titled Youth Novels was released. In 2009, she received the Studio8's Female Voice of February 2009 award and in 2012, she was a recipient of Swedish Grammys Awards for the Best Album (Wounded Rhymes) and Best Artist categories. For her "I Follow Rivers" soundtrack, Lykke Li received the "Festival Anthem of The Year" award from European Festivals Awards.