Hip-hop artist Elastinen infuses elements of pop and traditional folk into his music, resulting in rich, layered songs that transcend genres. The rapper—real name Kimmo Ilpo Juhani Laiho—is also the founder of Finland's largest independent rap label, Rähinä Records, and has collaborated with a wide variety of artists including Finnish teen pop sensation Robin and hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg. Elastinen translates as 'elastic' in English—the perfect word to describe the range and versatility of this artist's sound.