Pyhimys

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Pyhimys
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Pyhimys performing in March 2012
Background information
Birth nameMikko Kuoppala
Also known asPyhi, Miguel Santos, Michael J. Fax, Michel J. Fix, Michael J. Fux, Lika-Aki, Holy Mike, Paradise Mikko
Born (1981-10-28) 28 October 1981 (age 42)
Origin Helsinki, Finland
Genres Alternative hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels Monsp Records, Yellowmic Records

Mikko Heikki Matias Kuoppala (born 28 October 1981), professionally known as Pyhimys (in English The Saint), is a Finnish rapper, songwriter and founder of the record company Yellowmic Records. He has gained success both as a solo artist and as a member of groups such as Teflon Brothers and Ruger Hauer. He is also working as a songwriter.

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Solo career

Pyhimys was signed to Monsp Records in early 2006. Previously he had released independently some material, such as the Tapaus trilogy in 2004 (Poikkeustapaus, Ongelmatapaus and Rajatapaus). His first official release was Ai, tähän väliin? EP in May 2006. [1]

In September 2007, Pyhimys released his first official album Salainen Maailma. The album received generally positive reviews, although some critics blamed it for being too long and for exhausting listeners with too much lyrical content. [2] His second album Tulva followed just six months later in March 2008, and in August 2008, Pyhimys collaborated with a fellow rapper Timo Pieni Huijaus on an album Arvoitus koko ihminen. [3]

In May 2011, Pyhimys returned with his third album Medium, and in October 2011, he released Paranoid, a 13-track album with each song named "Paranoid" and produced by Steen1. [4] In an interview later that year, Pyhimys said that he would be quitting his solo career, although he plans to continue performing with his two groups. [5]

Pyhimys teamed up with Heikki Kuula in February 2012 on an album Katuvisioita which they released under pseudonyms Perhosveitsi-Heikki and Lika-Aki. [6]

Teflon Brothers and Ruger Hauer

Pyhimys formed a group Teflon Brothers with Heikki Kuula and Voli in 2006, and their first album T was released in July 2009. Teflon Brothers released a free mixtape Iso hätä in April 2010, and their second album ' followed in August 2010. Their third album, Valkoisten dyynien ratsastajat, was released in January 2013. [7]

Pyhimys is also a part of the group Ruger Hauer, with Tommishock and Paperi T. Their first album Se syvenee syksyllä came out in November 2010, and in October 2012, they released a follow-up album, Erectus. [8]

Songwriting

Mikko Kuoppala is signed as a writer to Elements Music. [9] He has written songs for artists such as Kasmir, Arttu Wiskari, Mikael Gabriel and Diandra.

Selected discography

Studio albums

Pyhimys

YearAlbumPeak
position
FIN
[10]
2004Poikkeustapaus–
Rajatapaus–
Ongelmatapaus–
2007Salainen maailma39
2008Tulva–
2011Medium19
Paranoid16
2015Pettymys1
2018Tapa poika1
2019Olisinpa täällä
(with Saimaa)		1
[11]
2020Mikko1
[12]

Pyhimys and Timo Pieni Huijaus

YearAlbumPeak
position
FIN
[13]
2008Arvoitus koko ihminen16

Teflon Brothers

YearAlbumPeak
position
FIN
[14]
2009T26
2010'26
2013Valkoisten dyynien ratsastajat6
2014Isänpäivä49

Ruger Hauer

YearAlbumPeak
position
FIN
[15]
2010Se syvenee syksyllä–
2012Erectus16

Steve iVander

YearAlbumPeak
position
FIN
[16]
2013Olen musta33

Perhosveitsi-Heikki and Lika-Aki

YearAlbumPeak
position
FIN
[17]
2012Katuvisioita9

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References

  1. ↑ "Tapaus-trilogia". Pyhimys / Yellowmic. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  2. ↑ Tolonen, Arttu. "PYHIMYS: Salainen Maailma". Soundi.
  3. ↑ "Arvoitus koko ihminen". Pyhimys / Yellowmic. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  4. ↑ "Paranoid". Pyhimys / Yellowmic. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  5. ↑ "Pyhimys lopettaa soolouransa". Basso.fi. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  6. ↑ "Katuvisioita". Pyhimys / Yellowmic. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  7. ↑ Lindfors, Sami. "Veljekset trendintappajat". Voima. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  8. ↑ "Ruger Hauerin pojat: "Naiset etsivät tekosyitä antaa!"". Como. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  9. ↑ "Topliners". Elements Music Oy. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  10. ↑ "Pyhimys". Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  11. ↑ "Suomen Virallinen Lista".
  12. ↑ "Suomen Virallinen Lista".
  13. ↑ "Pyhimys & Timo Pieni Huijaus". Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  14. ↑ "Teflon Brothers". Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  15. ↑ "Ruger Hauer". Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  16. ↑ "Steve iVander". Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  17. ↑ "Perhosveitsi-Heikki Ja Lika-Aki". Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland ry. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
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