On Friday, April 4, at the cultural venue "Hanzas Perons", the well-known rapper, provocateur, and aesthete TOMM¥ €A$H from Estonia will return to Riga with a concert!
The world knows him not only as a rapper but also as a talented and acclaimed visual artist, who blends post-Soviet aesthetics with global trends in his work, using a mix of raw tenderness and eccentric humor. In today’s world, online success is an unavoidable measure of influence, and TOMM¥ €A$H certainly has no complaints—millions of followers, tens of millions of views, and hundreds of thousands of likes, all while showing a rapper’s characteristic indifference toward the virtual world.
In recent years, TOMM¥ €A$H has also been making waves in the real world, setting live stages ablaze. After taking Estonia by storm, he embarked on a three-month world tour in the spring of 2022, performing across Europe and the US. Before that, he released his debut album ‘¥€$’, toured with Oliver Tree, and established himself as a sought-after act at Roskilde, Glastonbury, Sziget, and other major festivals. He also earns extra respect for staying independent, maintaining full creative control, and keeping corporate brands at a distance.
When it comes to collaborations, he chooses wisely—but enthusiastically. It’s no surprise that he’s found common ground with Charli XCX, Boys Noize, Diplo, Bones, Riff Raff, and others—not just musicians and producers. His partnerships extend to fashion and sportswear brands like Adidas, Diesel, and Kappa, as well as renowned designers. His creative relationship with American fashion icon Rick Owens has led to multiple collaborations, including an exhibition at the Estonian Art Museum (KUMU) in 2019.
His path has even crossed with Latvian artists—fans will remember that during the pandemic, part of his ‘Racked’music video was filmed in Latvia, with contributions from WMW Studio and fashion designers MAREUNROL’S.
Dazed magazine has praised his boldness in tackling sexual freedom, body positivity, and inclusivity, while Vogue describes his rebellious yet playful style as “deliberately raw”, calling him “a uniquely talented, fearless, and creative young guy from Eastern Europe.”
