Heikki Kuula
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Heikki Kuula | |
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 Heikki Kuula in 2010. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Huukki-Heikki, Perhosveitsi-Heikki, Héctor Gucci, Nemo, Sexual Hexual, Kuikki Heela |
| Born | 27 January 1983 |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer, graphic designer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Yellowmic Records |
Heikki Johannes Kuula[1] (born 27 January 1983) is a Finnish rapper, record producer and graphic designer. He is known for his frequent collaborations with the fellow rapper Pyhimys who has also served as an executive producer on Kuula's albums.[2]
Commercial success
Kuula's third solo album Blacksuami was released in May 2010 and was the first to appear on the Official Finnish Album Chart where it reached the position 41.[4] Heikki Kuula started to gain more recognition later that year after he appeared as a featured artist on the song "Epoo", a debut single by the rap duo Jare & VilleGalle. Kuula also appeared on their next single "Nelisilmä" which reached number 17 on the Official Finnish Singles Chart.[5]
In February 2012, Heikki Kuula and Pyhimys released an album Katuvisioita, using the pseudonyms Perhosveitsi-Heikki and Lika-Aki.[6] The album peaked at number nine on the Official Finnish Album Chart.[7]
Teflon Brothers
Heikki Kuula is also a part of the hip hop and rap group Teflon Brothers with Pyhimys and Voli. They have released three albums so far; T (2009), © (2010) and Valkoisten dyynien ratsastajat (2013).[8] The latter has become their most successful release to date, peaking at number six on the Official Finnish Album Chart.[9] The album has also spawned a single "Seksikkäin jäbä", featuring Stig and Meiju Suvas, which reached number three on the Official Finnish Singles Chart.[10]
