nublu is an Estonian rapper who took the local scene by storm in 2018. His rise to stardom was meteoric, and he quickly became one of the most popular artists in Estonia.
His breakthrough single “Droonid” was released in 2018 and became an instant hit. The song’s catchy melody and nublu’s unique, laid-back rap style quickly won over fans all over the country. His next single, “Mina Ka”, was even more successful, becoming the anthem of the year and staying in the top 40 most streamed songs in Estonia for over a year.
nublu’s music is loved by people of all ages, which partly is a result of his lack of profanity and very accessible content. He often sings about everyday life and relationships in a way that is both relatable and poetic.
nublu has also been praised for his live performances. He is known for his energetic and engaging stage presence, and his fans often sing along to every word of his songs. He has sold out shows all over Estonia and Finland, and his music has taken him to perform USA, Australia, Scotland, Lithuania to name a few.
nublu & Gameboy Tetris Estonian-Russian megahit “Für Oksana” won the Best Song and Best Music Video at Estonian Music Award Gala, and was titled as one of the most successful integration projects in Estonia.
In December 2020, nublu released his debut album, “Café Kosmos”. The album was a critical and commercial success, and featured one of the most successful Estonian-Finnish music collaborations to date. The song “Universum” with Mikael Gabriel reached number one on Spotify in both Estonia and Finland. The music video for “Universum” was nominated for the Best Music video in Estonian Music Award Gala (EMA) as well as in Finland at EMMA Gaala.
In 2024 nublu took part in the Finnish local Eurovision finals called UMK with Mikael Gabriel and reached number 3 with their song “Vox Populi”.
He signed a record deal with Island Records Finland at the end of May 2024 and was the first signing of the Finnish branch.
nublu is one of the most exciting new artists to emerge from Estonia in recent years. His unique sound and undeniable talent have made him a star, and he is keeping on reaching new heights with his creation by pushing the boundaries in terms of style and aesthetics.
Here are some additional details about nublu’s career:
He has won over 20 acclaimed awards in Estonia including Estonian Music Awards, Raadio 2 Aastahitt, Kuldne Plaat, etc.
He has the most number 1 singles on Spotify in the Estonian history, with often more than 5 songs charting at the same time in the TOP 10.
He has performed at major festivals, including Blockfest in Finland, Beach Grind in Estonia. He has sold out most of his shows to date.
He has been featured in international media outlets, such as The Guardian, The Fader, and Vice.
Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgJqak4BuzQ Für Oksana feat. Gameboy Tetris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEPKMGVukeA Universum with Mikael Gabriel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtkbRMHCQiM Kastehein
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuZPQHQ8np8 Vihje with Mikael Gabriel
ACCOLADES:
Best Song 2018 – Raadio 2 Aastahitt Awards
Best Artist 2018 – MyHits Awards
Hit of the Year 2018 – MyHits Awards
Best Male Artist 2019 – Estonian Music Awards
Best Song 2019 – Estonian Music Awards
Best Music Video 2020 – Estonian Music Awards
Best Hip-Hop/Rap/RnB Artist 2020 – Estonian Music Awards
Best Male Artist 2020 – Estonian Music Awards
Best Song of 2020 – Estonian Music Awards
Best Song of 2020 – Power Hit Radio
Best Album of the Year 2021 – Estonian Music Awards
Best Music Video 2021 – Estonian Music Awards
Debut Album of the Year 2021 – Estonian Music Awards
Artist of the Year 2021 (public vote) – Estonian Music Awards
Male Artist of the Year 2021 – Estonian Music Awards
Best Hip-Hop/Rap Album of 2021 – Estonian Music Awards
Best Music Video of 2023 – Estonian Music Awards
Best Song of 2023 – Power Hit Radio, Radio Sky Plus and Radio 2
SHOWS:
Sold out shows/tours in Estonia, Finland, USA, Australia, Scotland
SPOTIFY:
1 x #1 / 1 x #2 Finnish Spotify
31 x #1 Estonian Spotify (the most of any Estonian act ever)
85 MIL Streams since 2008 (Estonian population 1,4 MIL)
Record label: Island Records Finland
Gigs: United Stage
Production: United Stage