Jesper Borgen hails from a working class area in the north-eastern part of Oslo, Norway, raised by two musically proficient parents. His father is a musician, while his mother is a songwriter.

Vidar Løvstad (Hjerterknekt), who produced his debut album in 2009, became a musical mentor around the time when Jesper was 13. During the following years, he learned to play several instruments and also added songwriting and production skills to his resumé.

During the summer of 2007, he enjoyed a Top...