Darin (born as Darin Zanyar, June 2, 1987 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a swedish pop singer and songwriter of kurdish descent and one of Sweden's best-selling artists, with numerous chart topping songs and music albums. Swedish "Idol 2004" participant Darin released debut album "The Anthem" shortly after reaching second place in the competition and becoming number one in the hearts of many girls and boys. The album quickly reached the tops of the charts, along with single "Money For Nothing".