Juno

(born 5 January 1987), better known by his stage name Juno, is a Finnish rapper and singer.

Early life and career Born in Helsinki, he is of Kenyan and Finnish descent. He lived in the city's and neighborhoods, performing from the early 2000s. In 2005, he appeared as Juno in a TV reality show called in the Finnish language rap section of the show. The other rappers in the Finnish leg were and .

Juno has joined various successful formations. Juno was first in the duo with Mr. KO using hip hop, rap and electro influences. Signed to the 3rd Rail Music record label, the duo released the album Sirkusteltta in 2008.

He, however, also continued his solo efforts in 2008 releasing his debut solo album on 10 December 2008 on Yellowmic Records that was produced by . In the summer of 2009, he also released his own EP .

In 2009, he became part of the four-member hip hop band alongside 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 "" (with ) and "" (with Kosola) and notably his second studio album on 27 January 2010 with Monsp Records followed by on 13 October 2010. Notable singles included "" and "".

The band released their 2011 album . The album peaked at number two on The Official Finnish Charts in June 2011. Singles included title track "" with HenryWho? and . Other collaborations included etc. An accompanying DVD was also marketed with the album.

Juno's third major cooperation was in the Finnish rap / reggae / folk formation that started in 2011 as a trio including Juno, and . has had considerable success with its 2012 album which reached number two on The Official Finnish Charts. Hit singles included the very successful "" (number two in charts) and "".

Juno's fourth studio album, , was released in April 2013.

Juno also regularly contributes to the (Best of Buddha) project run by Green Buddha Records (GBR) with several tracks in both (2010) and (2012). GBR has assembled a great number of hip hop artists that besides Juno included , Ama-T, Elia, Sam the Mään a.k.a. Okku, Dj Ink, DJ Double M, and .

Discography As Juno Albums Juno solo Album and detailsPeak positionsFIN Date released: 10 December 2008 Record label: Yellowmic RecordsDate released: 2010 Record label: /Sony11

EPs Juno solo Album and detailsPeak positionsFIN "" (featuring ) Date released: 2018 Record label: 4 "" (featuring ) Date released: 2019 Record label: 6 "" Date released: 2019 Record label: 19

Various Juno bands Albums as part of Album and detailsPeak positionsFIN Date released: 2008 Record label: 3rd Rail Records

as part of Album and detailsPeak positionsFIN Date released: 2011 Record label: Full House2

as part of Album and detailsPeak positionsFIN Date released: 2012 Record label: EMI2

featured with Green Buddha Records Album and detailsPeak positionsFINDate released: 2010 Record label: Green Buddha RecordsDate released: 2012 Record label: Green Buddha Records

Singles as part of YearSinglePeak positionsAlbumFIN 2012""2""8