Karri Koira (FIN)
Rap and R&B artist Karri Koira rose to national attention in Finland with his debut album K.O.I.R.A., which was both a critical and commercial success. The record is considered one of the key works of modern Finnish hip-hop and R&B. The album included hits such as “Lähe mun kaa,” “Kaikki tai ei mitään,” and “Amerikankotka liitää.”
Karri Koira’s music draws heavily from American 1990s soul and R&B. The music is modern, yet deeply aware of soul’s history, and its funk‑infused production also taps into nostalgia. This is why his music resonates across genre boundaries.
After a long period out of the spotlight, Karri has returned to the stage and released the album Aina ja aina, which includes the track “I Love U.”