Jon Mauno Korhonen (born 5 January 1987 in

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) is a Finnish rapper of Nigerian origin. Born in Helsinki, he lived in the city's

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and

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neighborhoods, performing from the early 2000s. In 2005 he appeared as Juno in a TV reality show called ''Rap SM'' in the Finnish language rap section of the show. The other rappers in the Finnish leg were Kajo and

Ruudolf Ruudolf (born Rudy Frans Kulmala in 1983) is a Finnish hip hop artist. He is known for his calm flow and energetic live performances. He rhymes in Finnish. His debut album ''Doupeimmat Jumala Seivaa'' climbed on the 18th place on Finland's off ...

. Juno joining various successful formations. Juno was first in the duo Hulabaloo with Mr. KO using hip hop, rap and electro influences. Signed to 3rd Rail Music record label, the duo released the album ''Sirkusteltta'' in 2008. But he also continued his solo efforts in 2008 releasing 10 December 2008 his debut solo album ''13'' on Yellowmic Records that was produced by Sakke Aalto. In the summer of 2009, he also released his own EP ''Kettoteippi'' In 2009, he became part of the four-member hip hop band

SMC Lähiörotat SMC Lähiörotat is a group of Finnish rap artists with their songs focusing in the underground life of Helsinki. Their debut album ' was released on June 15, 2011. It peaked at #2 on the Finnish Album Chart. SMC is known for their humorous skat ...

alongside Avionin Prinssi, Erä-Koira and Thono Slowknow. The band had immediate success particularly with the 2009 hit / music video "SMC Hoodrats". Meanwhile, he also continued posting his own materials like "Suomileffas" (with McVilleGalle) and "Äänitorvia" (with Kosola) and notably his second studio album ''V-Tyyli'' on 27 January 2010 with Monsp Records followed by ''J.K x 2 Tunti terapiaa'' on 13 October 2010. Notable singles included "Pelotteluu" and "Yks risti kaks". The band SMC Lähiörotat released their 2011 album ''Raffii Suomi-flättii''. The album peaked at number 2 on

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in June 2011. Singles included title track "Raffii Suomi-flättii" with Asa, HenryWho? & Ameeba. Other collaborations included Notkea Rotta, Jodarok, Aqustiikka, Raimo etc. An accompanying DVD was also marketed with the album. Juno's third major cooperation was in the Finnish rap / reggae / folk formation

Elokuu Elokuu ("August" in Finnish) is a Finnish hip hop band founded in 2011 by reggae artist Nopsajalka, Kenyan-Finnish rapper Juno, and producer Jonas W. Karlsson as a mix of Finnish swing and jazz. Their first official single "Soutaa huopaa"

that started in 2011 as a trio including Juno,

Nopsajalka Antti Ilmari Hakala (born 1978), professionally known as Nopsajalka, is a Finnish musician and producer. Aside from his solo career, he has been a member of the bands Elokuu, and Kapteeni Ä-ni Kapteeni Ä-ni were a Finnish musical group who pl ...

and Jonas W. Karlsson. Elokuu has had considerable success with its 2012 album '' Hääväki saapuu'' which reached number two on

Hit singles included the very successful "Soutaa huopaa" (number 2 in charts) and "Saatilla" Juno is now working on his fourth studio album to be released in April 2013 titled ''050187'' while still contributing to the Elokuu project. Juno also regularly contributes to ''Parasta buddhaa'' (Best of Buddha) project run by Green Buddha Records with several tracks in both ''Parasta buddhaa'' (2010) and ''Parasta buddhaa 2'' (2012). Green Buddha Records (GBR) has assembled a great number of hip hop artists that besides Juno included Matinpoika, McVilleKalle, Jare, Ama-T, Elia, Sam the Mään a.k.a. Okku, Dj Ink, DJ Double M, Anselmi Oksman and Antti "Kopa" Kosonen

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Juno Finnish rappers 1987 births Living people Finnish people of Kenyan descent