Heikki Kuula (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.[1]
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 |
Career beginnings
editHeikki Kuula released his first album Hoodipihvii with Voli in 2004, and two years later they teamed up again for Wordcup. That year Kuula also released his first solo album Vihreä salmiakki. His second solo album PLLP arrived in 2008.[2]
Commercial success
editKuula'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.[3] 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.[4]
In February 2012, Heikki Kuula and Pyhimys released an album Katuvisioita, using the pseudonyms Perhosveitsi-Heikki and Lika-Aki.[5] The album peaked at number nine on the Official Finnish Album Chart.[6]
Teflon Brothers
editHeikki 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).[7] The latter has become their most successful release to date, peaking at number six on the Official Finnish Album Chart.[8] The album has also spawned a single "Seksikkäin jäbä", featuring Stig and Meiju Suvas, which reached number three on the Official Finnish Singles Chart.[9]
Discography
editSolo albums
edit| Year | Title | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN | |||
| 2006 | Vihreä salmiakki | — | |
| 2008 | PLLP | — | |
| 2008 | Punainen planeetta (mixtape) | — | |
| 2010 | Blacksuami | 41 | |
| 2014 | Heijastuksia täydelliseltä rundilta | 22 | |
| 2015 | PLLP (LP rerelease) | 8 | |
| 2020 | 404 | 41 [10] | |
Solo singles
edit| Year | Title | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN | |||
| 2013 | "Koirakaveri" | 11 | |
| 2016 | "Bae" | 9 | |
| "Suomalainen mies" | 13 | ||
Heikki Kuula and Voli
edit| Year | Title | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN | |||
| 2004 | Hoodipihvii | — | |
| 2006 | Wordcup | — | |
Perhosveitsi-Heikki and Lika-Aki
edit| Year | Title | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN | |||
| 2012 | Katuvisioita | 9 | |
Teflon Brothers
edit| Year | Title | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN | |||
| 2009 | T | 26 | |
| 2010 | © | 26 | |
| 2013 | Valkoisten dyynien ratsastajat | 6 | |
| 2014 | Isänpäivä | 49 | |
As a featured artist
edit| Artist | Song | Album | Other featured artists | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar | "Nomen es Omen" | Argumentum Pro Rationem | Setittäjä, Pyhimys & Voli | 2004 |
| Pyhimys | "Kukkanen" | Rajatapaus | 2004 | |
| Pyhimys | "Chiki Lee" | Pyhimysteeri? The Pink Album | 2005 | |
| Heinähattu | "Kaikki oli viatont" | Tilapäinen taideteos | 2005 | |
| Pyhimys | "Kun mä tapoin poliisin" | Clipshow 2003–2004 | Musti & Voli | 2006 |
| Steen1 | "Ajat on kovat" | Nottinghamin paskasheriffi | Diami, Asa, Jontti, Shaka, Ville Kalliosta, Pyhimys, Pikkupiru & Akli Käärme | 2006 |
| Pyhimys | "6:05" | Salainen Maailma | 2007 | |
| Polarsoul | "Kallio viboi" | World Bump | 2008 | |
| Pyhimys & Timo Pieni Huijaus | "Arvoitus" | Arvoitus koko ihminen | Juno | 2008 |
| Heinis | "Haaskaa" | Säätöpossu | 2008 | |
| Heinis | "Asfaltti-ihottumaa" | Säätöpossu | 2008 | |
| Juno | "Pliisut viisut" | 13 | 2008 | |
| Juno | "Pohjanmaan kautta" | V-Tyyli | 2010 | |
| Pyhimys | "Siipirikko" | Vieras | Ruudolf | 2010 |
| Kreivi | "Myrkky on herkkuu" | Von Salamanteri | Käsipuoli | 2010 |
| Käsipuoli | "Rehellistä ryöstöö" | Mikä on pläkki? | 2010 | |
| Heinis & Ezk | "Kolehti" | Vuos10nen | 2010 | |
| Kolmiodraama | "Älä luota prostituoituun" | Jotain tasottavaa | 2011 | |
| Jare & VilleGalle | "Epoo" | Mustaa kultaa | 2011 | |
| Jare & VilleGalle | "Nelisilmä" | Mustaa kultaa | 2011 | |
| Saurus | "Keskipiste" | Elossa | MattiP, Samae Koskinen & Jimi Tenor | 2011 |
| JVG | "Sun stiflat" | jvg.fi | Sini Sabotage | 2012 |
| JVG | "Miesjuustot" | jvg.fi | 2012 | |
| Uniikki | "Kotka" | Kiitorata | MG | 2012 |
| Karri Koira | "Ei tarkoittaa ei" | K.O.I.R.A. | Ruudolf | 2012 |
References
edit- ^ Paleface (2011). Rappiotaidetta – Suomiräpin tekijät. Helsinki: Like Kustannus Oy. p. 79. ISBN 978-952-01-0655-3.
- ^ "Heikki Kuula Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- ^ "Heikki Kuula: Blacksuami". Musiikkituottajat ry. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- ^ "Jare & VilleGalle Feat. Heikki Kuula: Nelisilmä". Musiikkituottajat ry. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- ^ "Katuvisioita". Pyhimys / Yellowmic. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
- ^ "Perhosveitsi-Heikki Ja Lika-Aki: Katuvisioita". Musiikkituottajat ry. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- ^ "Levyt". Pyhimys / Yellowmic. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- ^ "Teflon Brothers: Valkoisten Dyynien Ratsastajat". Musiikkituottajat ry. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- ^ "Teflon Brothers: Seksikkäin Jäbä (Feat. Stig & Meiju Suvas)". Musiikkituottajat ry. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
- ^ "Suomen Virallinen Lista".