Rapalogeiksi
Rapalogeiksi is a Finnish musical duo comprising rapper Arto Salinen and folk guitarist Miina Korhonen, founded in 2016 in Oulu. The group gained attention for blending trap beats with traditional Sami joik melodies, creating a distinctive hybrid sound that bridges contemporary hip‑hop and Nordic folk traditions. Their influences range from UK drill and American trap to Finnish folk legends, and they use bilingual lyrics in Finnish and Northern Sámi to reflect both urban and indigenous cultural identities.
The duo released their debut EP *Jää* in 2017, followed by the full‑length album *Talaa – The Pulse
Rapalogeiksi is also known for its activist stance; it partners with environmental NGOs, hosts workshops for
Sources: Finnish Music Association, The Nordic Journal of Popular Music, Ruisrock Festival Archives.