Turisti

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Turisti
Birth nameHarlova Makungila Vukulu
Born (1997-01-28) 28 January 1997 (age 28)
Espoo, Finland
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • fashion designer
Instrument Vocals
Years active2017–present

Harlova Makungila Vukulu (born 28 January 1997), known by his stage name Turisti, is a Finnish rapper, songwriter and fashion designer.

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Early life

Harlova Makungila Vukulu was born on 28 January 1997 in Espoo. [1] [2] His parents are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and his family are Jehovah's Witnesses. [2] Vukulu lived in a reception center for a short time as a child. [2]

Musical career

Vukulu became interested in rapping in 2017 through a school project while studying at the Finnish Business School. He has mentioned that he draws inspiration from American rappers such as XXXTentacion, Juice Wrld and Lil Uzi Vert. Vukulu has also mentioned anime as a major source of inspiration in his music.

In November 2022, Turisti released the song "Mietin ääneen". The lyrics of the song, which were interpreted as misogynistic, sparked discussion on social media. The song was removed from the streaming service Spotify and one venue cancelled the artist's concert. [3] [4]

Personal life

Vukulu played football as a youth for, among others, HJK and PK-35 Vantaa A and B boys. [5] [6]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

References

  1. "Graduation Ceremony June 2nd 2017". Business College Helsinki. 2017-05-19. Archived from the original on 4 December 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  2. 1 2 3 "Tommi Mannisen keskustelukortit Turisti: Ajatuksia Jumalasta, äidistä ja animesta" (in Finnish). YleX. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  3. "Mitä Nyt | Suomalaista räppibiisiä syytetään naisvihamieliseksi ja seksiin painostavaksi, ravintola perui artistin esiintymisen" (in Finnish). Helsingin Sanomat. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  4. Hirvonen, Iida Sofia (4 December 2022). "Moralistista kritiikkiä" (in Finnish). Kritiikin uutiset. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  5. "Tulospalvelu". tulospalvelu.palloliitto.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  6. "Profile of Harlova Vukulu: Info, news, matches and statistics | BeSoccer". www.besoccer.com. Retrieved 2022-12-04.