Käärijä & Erika Vikman - Ruoska (Live) // UMK24 REACTION 

Erika Vikman was a participant in UMK in 2020 with her song "cicciolina". She used UMK to change her image in Finland as she was known for winning a tango singing competition (tangomarkkinat) in 2016. She was the fan favorite in UMK, but ultimately lost. Her song became a hit in Finland though, and she has had a good career since. Many say that she was also the catalyst for the higher quality of UMK because singers saw that you can make something of yourself through the competition (before UMK was seen as kinda cringe and in worst case scenario a career killer). Käärijä said before UMK 2023 that he was inspired to take part in UMK thanks to Erika, which is why I think this collab is perfect!

This song is awesome. And there is official musicvideo too. It has strong message..💚

When I was watching this live, I was thinking "Oh, you so need to see this!" 😂❤

😁😅 Ruoska ENGLISH LYRICS | Käärijä & Erika Vikman - There's a video with that name here on RU-vid, the lyrics are in English.

I hoped you would react to this! It has a similar vibe to Cha Cha Cha because both songs date back to around the same time (this one was completed, so far as I understand, in between UMK and Eurovision last year) - I love it but I'm excited for where he's going to go next

From what I've gathered, Käärijä's music is essentially a cross between rap, metal, hip hop, disco, electronic music, and techno elements (+ a tiny bit of rock too). I've read somewhere that he himself calls his music "party metal" or "disco metal" (one of that, not sure which). But anyway, it's incredibly ADDICTIVE! And yes, I also think they had an amazing chemistry and i'm also getting Cha Cha Cha vibes from it ^^ They absolutely OWNED the stage. Great reaction ;)

Omg amazing! Whoopsie!

This genre is Käärijä.

there has been some wishes of two of them going back to eurovision, since there's a lot going on with umk. I know they won't but that would be honestly epic! and only fair considering old eurovision singers returned before

Even with the translations, you'll be missing a big chunk unless you're familiar with the Lahti FIS 2001 doping scandal that is referenced in the lyrics. ^^;

UMK 2024 best show imo. And I thought that too that we should send this to Eurovision, but sadly it´s not possible this year. Maybe they surprise us next year.

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In my opinion they should do song similar type next year entry. They´ll win for sure.....

This Song tells about sosialmedia where people say awful things about artist. And artist gives everything on stage and then people gives RUOSKAA and say awfull things about artist and engoing that someone feelings Are hurt

Käärijä doesnt want to go to Eurovision anymore...its sad, this song would have been so great, but I understand, his whole life has changed, and he has no place to hide anymore...he needs some privacy now. But maybe some day...when the Käärijä-hype is not so strong anymore...

Yes plz check out the music video! Btw I love your laugh :D

You should react to Erika Vikman's Syntisten pöytä and Cicciolina. Many don't like Erika Vikman in Finland, mainly because she is not afraid to show her sexuality and unique style. I feel there is still double standards in Finland too of how you can perform whether you are a man or a woman.

You got feeling😅

They good way, i dont like Erika but this work