Tupe., who rose to become Spotify’s most listened-to artist with his emotional hit Elli, has quickly emerged as one of the most intriguing new artists of the moment. He captivates audiences with his storytelling, blending elements of rap, pop, and drum & bass. In May 2024, Tupe. released his debut album Rehellisesti, which went gold in streams and became the fourth most listened-to album on Spotify shortly after its release. In the summer of 2024, he featured on Robin Packalen’s massive hit Häitä Pidellyt, which went platinum in a month and gained significant radio play.
Tupe. draws inspiration for his music from his own life. Originally from Turku, he strives to turn both the good and bad experiences of life into songs. He is uncompromising when it comes to his music, with a strong sense of purpose and vision for his work. Tupe. began his music career in 2012 through the show AnkkaRäp. After winning the competition with the group Karu Kopla, he made music with a larger crew for a few years before starting to work on his solo career in 2015. He independently released music for several years until signing a record deal with Tuhma Music in early 2023.