Voli | |
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Birth name | Jani Tuohimaa |
Also known as | Voli McRae, Jan Salanick, Voli Holiwood |
Origin | Finland |
Genres | Rap |
Instrument | Vocals |
Jani Tuohimaa, professionally known as Voli, is a Finnish rapper. His first release was a 2004 album Hoodipihvii with a fellow rapper Heikki Kuula. In 2006 they teamed up again for an album Wordcup. [1] Voli is also a member of the hip hop and rap group Teflon Brothers, along with Heikki Kuula and Pyhimys. The band has released four albums. [2]
Year | Title | Peak position |
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FIN [3] | ||
2004 | Hoodipihvii | – |
2006 | Wordcup | – |
Year | Title | Peak position |
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FIN [3] | ||
2009 | T | 26 |
2010 | © | 26 |
2013 | Valkoisten dyynien ratsastajat | 6 |
2014 | Isänpäivä | 49 |
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