# Turisti

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**Harlova Makungila Vukulu** (born 28 January 1997), known by his stage name **Turisti**, is a Finnish rapper, songwriter and fashion designer.

## Early life

Harlova Makungila Vukulu was born on 28 January 1997 in [Espoo](/source/Espoo).[1][2] His parents are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and his family are [Jehovah's Witnesses](/source/Jehovah's_Witnesses).[2] Vukulu lived in a reception center for a short time as a child.[2]

## Musical career

Vukulu became interested in rapping in 2017 through a school project while studying at the Finnish Business School. He has mentioned that he draws inspiration from American rappers such as [XXXTentacion](/source/XXXTentacion), [Juice Wrld](/source/Juice_Wrld) and [Lil Uzi Vert](/source/Lil_Uzi_Vert). Vukulu has also mentioned anime as a major source of inspiration in his music.

In November 2022, Turisti released the song "Mietin ääneen". The lyrics of the song, which were interpreted as [misogynistic](/source/Misogynistic), sparked discussion on social media. The song was removed from the streaming service Spotify and one venue cancelled the artist's concert.[3][4]

## Personal life

Vukulu played football as a youth for, among others, [HJK](/source/Helsingin_Jalkapalloklubi) and [PK-35 Vantaa](/source/PK-35_Vantaa_(men)) A and B boys.[5][6]

## Discography

### Albums

- *Maailmankiertue* (2020)
- *Linnunrata* (2021)
- *Traveller* (2023)
- *Roadman* (2024)
- *Magic City* (2025)

### EPs

- *Interrail* (2022)

### Singles

- "Gran Turismo" (2018)
- "Puolet kesäst" (with Jore, 2019)
- "Vastuu" (with Melo and KC, 2019)
- "Aslak (Jeans)" (with [Baka®](https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitunleija), 2020)
- "01:52" (2020)
- "Canada Goose" (with [william](https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_(rap-artisti)), 2021)
- "Kyynel" (2021)
- "Gunshit" (2022)
- "Tippa-T" (with [Elastinen](/source/Elastinen), 2022)
- "Tee tilaa" (with Bizi, 2022)
- "Huonoi uutisii" (2022)
- "Uudestaan" (2023)
- "Tällee näin" (2023)
- "Kiireinen nainen" (with Ibe, 2023)
- "Yks kaks" (2024)
- "Häivytään" (2024)
- "Lähetään menee" (2024)
- "Lightskinboy" (with [Sexmane](/source/Sexmane), 2024)
- "Diana" (2025)

## References

1. ["Graduation Ceremony June 2nd 2017"](https://www.bc.fi/blogi/tiedotteet/graduation-ceremony-june-2nd-2017/). Business College Helsinki. 2017-05-19. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221204180732/https://www.bc.fi/blogi/tiedotteet/graduation-ceremony-june-2nd-2017/) 4 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-12-04.

1. ["Tommi Mannisen keskustelukortit Turisti: Ajatuksia Jumalasta, äidistä ja animesta"](https://areena.yle.fi/1-67289043) (in Finnish). YleX. Retrieved 4 December 2023.

1. ["Mitä Nyt | Suomalaista räppibiisiä syytetään naisvihamieliseksi ja seksiin painostavaksi, ravintola perui artistin esiintymisen"](https://www.hs.fi/nyt/art-2000009179570.html) (in Finnish). Helsingin Sanomat. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2022-12-04.

1. Hirvonen, Iida Sofia (4 December 2022). ["Moralistista kritiikkiä"](https://www.kritiikinuutiset.fi/2022/12/04/moralistista-kritiikkia/) (in Finnish). Kritiikin uutiset. Retrieved 23 December 2022.

1. ["Tulospalvelu"](https://tulospalvelu.palloliitto.fi/team/35138810/players) (in Finnish). *tulospalvelu.palloliitto.fi*. Retrieved 2024-10-31.

1. ["Profile of Harlova Vukulu: Info, news, matches and statistics | BeSoccer"](https://www.besoccer.com/player/harlova-vukulu-710350). *www.besoccer.com*. Retrieved 2022-12-04.

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