DJ Kridlokk

DJ Kridlokk
DJ Kridlokk performing in Helsinki in 2015
DJ Kridlokk performing in Helsinki in 2015
Background information
Birth nameKristo Laanti
Also known asDead Kidd
Disco Dead Kidd
DJ Kridmanne
Khid
Krid
Kride
Kridmanne
KHIΔNAΠ
OriginHelsinki, Finland
GenresHip hop, Southern hip hop, grime, Gangsta rap
Occupation(s)Rapper, music producer
Years active2002–present

Kristo Laanti, professionally known as DJ Kridlokk, Khid, Krid or DJ Kridmanne, is a Finnish rapper and record producer.[1] His career took off in 2005 when he released an album Maanalaisella saundilla with a fellow rapper Lommo.[2] On 18 May 2011 he released a solo album UG-Solo which peaked at number 23 on the Official Finnish Album Chart.[3][4][5][6] His 2014 album Mutsi reached number two.[3][4][5][6]

In addition to his solo work, DJ Kridlokk is also a member of the group Kylmä, and has appeared as a featured artist on several songs by such rappers as Eevil Stöö, Koksukoo and Tuuttimörkö.[7]

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  7. ^ "DJ Kridlokk | Katin Tavara". Katin Tavara. Retrieved 3 February 2013.