Cheek (rapper)

Cheek_-_Ilosaarirock_2016_-_16_(cropped)

Cheek
Birth name	Jare Henrik Tiihonen
Born	22 December 1981 Lahti, Finland
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, songwriter
Years active	1998–present
Labels	Liiga Music, Warner Music Finland

Jare Henrik Tiihonen, known professionally as Cheek, is a Finnish rapper and songwriter. He was born on December 22, 1981, in Lahti, Finland. Cheek rose to prominence in the Finnish music scene in the late 1990s and has since become one of the most successful hip hop artists in Finland.

Career

Cheek began his music career in 1998 and released his debut album Human & Beast in 2001. He gained mainstream success with his subsequent albums, including Kuka sä oot (2003) and Käännän sivuu (2005). Cheek's music is characterized by his distinctive flow and introspective lyrics.

In addition to his solo work, Cheek has collaborated with various artists in the Finnish music industry. He has also been involved in philanthropic efforts, supporting causes such as youth empowerment and mental health awareness.

Discography

• Human & Beast (2001)
• Kuka sä oot (2003)
• Käännän sivuu (2005)
• Kuka muu muka (2007)
• Jare Henrik Tiihonen (2009)
• Kuka muu muka (Deluxe Edition) (2010)
• Sokka irti (2012)
• Kuka muu muka (Platinum Edition) (2013)
• Kuka muu muka (Gold Edition) (2013)
• Kuka muu muka (Platinum Edition) (2014)
• Kuka muu muka (Gold Edition) (2014)
• Kuka muu muka (Platinum Edition) (2015)
• Kuka muu muka (Gold Edition) (2015)
• Kuka muu muka (Platinum Edition) (2016)
• Kuka muu muka (Gold Edition) (2016)
• Kuka muu muka (Platinum Edition) (2017)
• Kuka muu muka (Gold Edition) (2017)
• Kuka muu muka (Platinum Edition) (2018)
• Kuka muu muka (Gold Edition) (2018)
• Kuka muu muka (Platinum Edition) (2019)
• Kuka muu muka (Gold Edition) (2019)

Awards

Cheek has received numerous awards for his contributions to Finnish music, including several Emma Awards and NRJ Music Awards.

‎