Elastinen (born Kimmo Ilpo Juhani Laiho, 1981, Helsinki) is a Finnish rapper, producer and entrepreneur who co-founded the rap duo Fintelligens in 1997 and later the independent label Rähinä Records, of which he remains CEO. With eight studio albums and a string of Finnish chart-toppers spanning over two decades, he is one of the most commercially successful artists in Finnish hip-hop history.
Rähinä Records released new material in May 2026, listed among Elastinen's latest news on his booking agency page.
Rähinä Records put out another release in October 2025, continuing the label's active output.
The single 'Jos tää ei oo se' charted in Finland in week 42 of 2025, reaching peak position 19.
Elastinen released the album EK2, which debuted at number 2 on the Finnish albums chart.
Elastinen was awarded the Pro Iskelmä prize in 2024 and released his latest album EK2 the same year.
club(2 days)
VOSU ry organizes a pub crawl on Hämeenkadun in Tampere on 8.10 for its members, followed by Elastinen's concert at Tampere-Talo.
other(2 days)
SOSSU ry members can buy tickets to Hämeenkadun Appro on 8.10.2026, including access to the afterparty at Tampere-Talo where Elastinen performs.
festival(2 days)
Pysti ry's ticket quota for Finland's largest student event, Hämeenkadun approt, in Tampere. The event involves visiting designated locations, collecting stamps, and continuing at Tampere-talo with Elastinen's concert.
festival(2 days)
TTO ry joins Hämeenkadun appro, Finland's largest student event, where over 13,000 students celebrate in colourful overalls. The evening concludes with Elastinen performing at Tampere-Talo.
festival(2 days)
Tipsy rf members can buy tickets to Hämeenkadun Appro with Elastinen performing at the after-party.
concert20:00Elastinen and Stig perform at Peurunka Arena. Tickets 35 €, party bus from Jyväskylä available.
concert(2 days)
Elastinen performs at Himoksen overnight. Admission 26 €, advance booking recommended.
