Heikki Johannes 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.
Career beginnings
Heikki 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.
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. 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.
In February 2012, Heikki Kuula and Pyhimys released an album Katuvisioita, using the pseudonyms Perhosveitsi-Heikki and Lika-Aki. The album peaked at number nine on the Official Finnish Album Chart.
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). The latter has become their most successful release to date, peaking at number six on the Official Finnish Album Chart. The album has also spawned a single "Seksikkäin jäbä", featuring Stig and Meiju Suvas, which reached number three on the Official Finnish Singles Chart.
Discography
Solo albums YearTitlePeak position FIN2006Vihreä salmiakki —2008PLLP —2008Punainen planeetta (mixtape) —2010Blacksuami 412014Heijastuksia täydelliseltä rundilta 222015PLLP (LP rerelease) 82020404 41
Solo singles
YearTitlePeak position FIN2013"Koirakaveri" 112016"Bae" 9"Suomalainen mies" 13
Heikki Kuula and Voli YearTitlePeak position FIN2004Hoodipihvii —2006Wordcup —
Perhosveitsi-Heikki and Lika-Aki YearTitlePeak position FIN2012Katuvisioita 9
Teflon Brothers YearTitlePeak position FIN2009T 262010© 262013Valkoisten dyynien ratsastajat 62014Isänpäivä 49
As a featured artist 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
External links Official Homepage of Heikki Kuula (as a graphic designer)