Käärijä

About

Also known as "Wrapper," he is a Finnish rap artist who took second place at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with his original song, "Cha Cha Cha." He released his album, Fantastic, in 2020. In 2022 he released the single, "Intermediate Death." In 2020, he released his debut album Fantastista. 

Before Fame

He played hockey and the drums as a youth. He began writing his own music in 2014, often revolving around the theme of gambling. He began releasing music in 2016. In 2017, Monsp Records released his first double single, "Koppi tules" / "Nou roblem." He was selected to represent Finland by winning the New Music Competition in February of 2023, taking first by almost 400 points.

Trivia

 In 2014, he was taken to hospital for his ulcerative colitis and had to have his colon removed. He names it as a turning point in his life, pushing him to focus on music. He shows off his unique fashion style on his paidatonriehuja Instagram, which has more than 500,000 followers. 

Family Life

His full name is Jere Pöyhönen. He also goes by the nickname "Shirtless Rioter." He has a white dog. 

Associated With

He names Rammstein as one of his major influences and has their logo tattooed on his chest.