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Contraband is a boutique record label based in Helsinki, Finland. 


We're home to artists like Huilugäng, Maffi, THRILLV, and JYT.


Artists

Huilugäng


Huilugäng on Hans Väkevän, Maffin ja Jytin muodostama superbändi, joka soittaa mitä huvittaa.


Korona-ajan haahuilun keskellä alkunsa saanut bändi keskittyy hauskanpitoon ja taiteellisen kaistansa leventämiseen. Genreistä välittämisen välttelyn korostaminen on itsessään isompi klisee kuin “supergroupin” epämuodollinen kasaaminen, mutta Huilugängin kohdalla musiikki todella perustuu kunkin jäsenen mukanaan tuomiin vaikutteisiin. Hampparille, Mafulle ja Jytille onkin samantekevää, onko inspiraation lähteenä Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Freddie Mercury, vai TWICE. Bändin mielessä päällimmäisenä pyörii aivan muut kysymykset, kuten löytyykö Hertsikan Alkosta taaskaan sojua, ja onko tänään huilu- vai huilipäivä.


Maffi


Maffi is an overnight sensation ten years in the making. The Helsinki-born rapper is a true multi-talent: not only is he your favorite MC's favorite MC, he's also an accomplished guitarist and possesses an impressive vocal range. The dude's been showcasing his talents on three full-length albums – The Tide (2014), Titan (2019) and M.A.F. (2023) – and continues to woo listeners with his intricate wordplay.  Performing in English, he's something of an outlier in the Finnish music market. "I find English more suitable for expressing myself. I get the point across better", he muses. And the point is not lost in translation, either: Maffi continues to stay both a fan-favorite as well as an enigmatic presence in the scene.


Maffi is currently busy with Huilugäng and his latest solo projects.


JYT


JYT is the mastermind behind productions for artists like Huilugäng, MAFFI, Hans Väkevä, and THRILLV.


Hailing from Helsinki, JYT possesses remarkable versatility, crafting captivating experiences across a multitude of genres. With an impressive range that encompasses pop, house, and hip-hop, JYT effortlessly blends elements to create unique sonic escapades. Influenced by the likes of Trentemøller, Max Martin, and Panic! At The Disco, JYT's productions showcase the different flavors he's grown accustomed to over the years: massive electronic soundscapes flawlessly merge with groovy rhythms, while his lyrics often gaze to the heyday of alternative rock. More organic elements are inserted via his siblings' work in classical music.


The producer's debut album "Forever" already showcased his bag of tricks, with more on display on follow-up releases like "Cry Baby" and the instrumental EP "Platine". JYT is also a seasoned - though now retired - DJ, and has released a string of house tracks as Julius Ylitalo on Big Mama's House Records, among other labels.


Company

Otto Sarvamaa

Creative Director

+358 40 177 0887

[email protected]


Antti Uusi-Videnoja

Managing Director (Scotch & co)

+358 40 724 1815

[email protected]

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