Konala Cartelli (KC) is a Helsinki rap collective founded in 2001 in the Konala district, widely regarded as one of the most successful self-released acts in Finnish hip-hop history. The group - Visva, DJ Jivefunk, Mängi, Gabi, Veejay, Stabi and Solonen - built their following without major-label backing, selling debut album Kämmenlaiva and the Kuuminta Hottia mixtape hand-to-hand at gigs and festivals. Their sound blends 90s rap, 80s pop hooks and catchy choruses, and their 2011 comeback single Jep Jep Joo has since passed 2.5 million combined streams.
Konala Cartelli performed at the Downtown Calling festival in Helsinki on 11 July 2026 as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations, with the new single Wadap released on the same day.
Konala Cartelli announced a 25th anniversary tour for 2026, performing across Finland with the near-original lineup including returning member Solonen.
Solonen officially rejoined Konala Cartelli ahead of the group's 25th anniversary year, with the band releasing the single Vaaravyöhyke and performing at the Suomiräpin synttärit event at Apollo in Helsinki.
Konala Cartelli headlined the Yhet Vielä Tour 2025 alongside Narcotic and Avaintekijät, playing dates in Tahko, Oulu, Kokkola and Helsinki.
Konala Cartelli headlined a charity concert at On the Rocks in Helsinki in support of Naisten Linja.
