Roope Kinnunen is a Finnish rapper and record producer. He frequently uses stage names such as RPK, Koksukoo and RoopeK.
RoopeK | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | RPK RoopeK RRKK RPK Esaar Koksukoo Kokkelikoo Mörkö Supertuottaja Rrimöykk Rumpukone |
| Born | Roope Kinnunen |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop, Trap, Grime, Dubstep, Southern hip hop, Hyphy |
| Occupations | Rapper, music producer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Career
editKinnunen started his career in various bands, such as Ceebrolistics[1] and Serkkupojat.[2]
He is best known for his work with fellow rapper Eevil Stöö. Their first collaborative album together, Fuck Vivaldi, was released on 20 July 2012. The album peaked at number one on the Official Finnish Album Chart[3] and was later nominated for an Emma Award in the category of the Best Hip Hop / Reggae / Urban Album of 2012.[4]
Since 2010, Kinnunen has also collaborated in a number of releases with Julma-Henri, previously known for his group Julma-Henri & Syrjäytyneet. This collaboration culminated in the duo Eurocrack releasing Euro Crack EP in 2012[5] and the studio album Huume (stylized as H U U M E) which peaked at number seven on the Finnish Album Chart.[6]
Selected discography
editAlbums and EPs
edit- with Ceebrolistics
- 1998: A Day of the People in Between
- 2001: 0. EP
- 2005: Ö
- as RPK
- 2010: Kutsu EP Julma-Henri & RPK
- 2011: "HENRI" Julma-Henri & RPK
- 2012: Euro Crack EP JLMA HNRI X RPK
| Year | Title | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| FIN [7] | ||
| 2014 | Ei (Khid & RPK) |
4 |
- as Koksu Koo
| Year | Album | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| FIN [3] | ||
| 2012 | Fuck Vivaldi (Eevil Stöö X Koksukoo) |
1 |
- as Eurocrack (duo with Julma-Henri)
| Year | Album | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| FIN [6] | ||
| 2013 | Huume (Eurocrack) |
7 |
Singles
edit- with Ceebrolistics
- 2000: "Hyviä juttuja / Me"
- 2004: "Aintie"
References
edit- ↑ Nevanlinna, Risto. "Ceebrolistics – Pioneerien paluu". Plaza/Otavamedia. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ↑ "Serkkupojat – Tulitus, Tilitys, Tiputus". Discogs. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- 1 2 "Eevil Stöö X Koksu Koo: Fuck Vivaldi". Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ↑ "Emma Gaala – Ehdokaslista". Musiikkituottajat ry. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ↑ Jari Tamminen (18 July 2012). "Julma Henri, hyvien puolella". Fifi.voima.fi. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- 1 2 "Eurocrack: Huume". Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ↑ "Khid & Rpk". Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
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