JVG is a Finnish rap duo from Helsinki, formed in 2009 by Jare Joakim Brand and Ville-Petteri Galle. Originally known for sports-themed comedy rap, they grew into one of Finland's most commercially successful acts, with over 800 million streams, 300,000 albums sold and 13 Emma awards to their name. Their eighth album, Rallikansa (October 2025), had already gone double platinum before its release date.
JVG performed at the Emma Gaala 2026 ceremony in Espoo on 7 March 2026, sharing the stage with Emma & Matilda.
JVG released their eighth studio album Rallikansa on 3 October 2025; it had already reached double-platinum streaming figures before its release date.
JVG was nominated for Vuoden Yhtye (Band of the Year) at the Emma Gaala 2026 for the Rallikansa album cycle.
JVG played a set at Logomo in Turku on 10 September 2025.
The single Rallikansa, featuring rally world champion Kalle Rovanperä in its music video, debuted at number one on Finland's Spotify chart and spent a week at the top of the official singles chart.
festival(2 days)
Simerock is a two-day music festival in Rovaniemi featuring Lordi, JVG, KUUMAA, Kaija Koo and many other Finnish artists.
festival22:01Vauhti Kiihtyy! festival at Himos Park on July 17-18 features 16 Finnish artists across two days, from Popeda to JVG and beyond.
festival(3 days)
Vauhtiajot is a three-day music festival in Seinäjoki featuring nearly 40 artists across three stages. The lineup includes Haloo Helsinki!, JVG, Kaija Koo, Jenni Vartiainen, Klamydia, Yö and Michael Monroe.
festival(3 days)
Three-day music festival at the Helsinki Ice Hall area featuring international and Finnish artists across multiple genres.
