Mikael Gabriel
Finnish rapper
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Mikael Kristian Gabriel Sohlman (born 25 February 1990), professionally known as Mikael Gabriel or MG, is a Finnish rapper. He has released six solo albums and appeared as a featured guest on songs by artists such as Cheek, Lord Est, Robin and Uniikki.[2] In 2016 Mikael Gabriel made his acting debut in a horror film Bodom, inspired by the 1960 Lake Bodom murders,[3] and also appeared in the Antti Jokinen film Pahan kukat.[4] He participated in the fifth season of the music reality television series Vain elämää[5] and was one of the judges on the second season of the Finnish version of X Factor in 2018.[6]
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Mikael Gabriel | |
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Mikael Gabriel in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Mikael Kristian Gabriel Sohlman 25 February 1990 |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Hip hop[1] |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Helsinki Freedom Records (2008–2010) Universal Music Group (2010–present) |
Partner | Triana Iglesias (2017–present) |
On 10 January 2024, he and Nublu were announced as participants of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2024, the Finnish national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with the song "Vox populi".[7]
Mikael Gabriel's father was a Swedish-speaking Finn and his mother, Liidia, is Estonian. His mother raised him as a single parent and he did not meet his father until he was in his teens.[8]
Selected discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| FIN [9] | ||
| 2009 | 5 miljoonaa muuta | – |
| 2011 | Pohjosen poika | 9 |
| 2013 | Mun maailma | 20 |
| 2015 | Versus | 2 |
| 2018 | Ääripäät | 1 |
| 2021 | Elonmerkki | 5 [10] |
| 2022 | Big Steppa | 2 [11] |
Singles
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Peak position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN [9] | |||
| 2013 | "Kipua" | 12 | Mun maailma |
| 2014 | "Woppaa" (featuring Kevin Tandu) |
7 | Versus |
| "Älä herätä mua unesta" | 2 | ||
| 2015 | "Viimeisen kerran" (featuring Diandra) |
4 | |
| "Mimmit fiilaa" | 18 | ||
| 2016 | "Helium" | 2 | – |
| "Pauhaava sydän" | 1 | Vain elämää – Kausi 5: Ensimmäinen kattaus | |
| "Mun koti ei oo täällä" | 3 | ||
| "Lumi teki enkelin eteiseen" | 1 | ||
| "Tyhjässä huoneessa" | 4 | Vain elämää – Kausi 5: Toinen kattaus | |
| "Loistat pimeäs" | 1 | – | |
| 2017 | "Liikaa sussa kii" (with Isac Elliot) |
1 | |
| "Ring Ring Ring" (with Isac Elliot) |
7 | ||
| "Rullaan" (with Isac Elliot) |
17 | ||
| "Riippumatto" | 4 | ||
| "Maailman laidalla" | 2 | ||
| "Pimeyteen" | 4 | Ääripäät | |
| 2018 | "Timanttei" | 1 | |
| "Naapurit kuulee" | 3 | ||
| "Älä huku kyyneliin" | 14 | ||
| 2019 | "Lennokki" (with Vesa-Matti Loiri) |
2 | – |
| 2020 | "Löytäjä saa pitää" | 4 [12] |
– |
| "Oli aikoi" | 6 [13] |
– | |
| 2021 | "Intiaanikesä" | 9 [14] |
– |
| "Vihje" (with Nublu) |
8 [15] |
– | |
| 2022 | "Nallekarkit" (featuring JVG) |
2 [16] |
– |
| "Kompassi" | 17 [17] |
– | |
| "Vainois" | 20 [18] |
– | |
| "Drama" (featuring Cledos) |
6 [19] |
– | |
| 2023 | "Ruotsinlaiva" | 18 [20] |
– |
| 2024 | "Vox populi" (with Nublu) |
4 [21] |
– |
| 2025 | "Valinnu mun tien" | 44 [22] |
– |
| "Sotilas" (featuring Senni) |
22 [23] |
– |
As featured artist
| Year | Title | Peak position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN [24][25][26] [27][28] | |||
| 2011 | "Vuosi vaihtuu" (Lord Est featuring Mikael Gabriel) |
1 | Sonmoro senjoro |
| 2013 | "Boom Kah" (Robin featuring Mikael Gabriel & Uniikki) |
4 | Boom Kah |
| 2014 | "Kiinni jäit" (Jontte Valosaari featuring Mikael Gabriel) |
6 | – |
| 2015 | "Honey" (Evelina featuring Mikael Gabriel) |
1 | |
| "Nimet listalla" (Tuuli featuring Mikael Gabriel) |
16 | ||
| 2020 | "Universum" (Nublu featuring Mikael Gabriel) |
4 | Cafe Kosmos |
