Robin Packalen (born 24 August 1998), previously known by his

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Robin, is a Finnish singer who started as a

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artist. During his career, Packalen's certified albums and singles sales have amounted to over 370,000 copies, making him one of the 70 best-selling artists of all-time in Finland.

Music career

2008–2009: ''Staraskaba'' and New Wave Junior Contest

In 2008, Packalen won the Finnish nationwide singing contest for youth, ''Staraskaba'', when he was just 10. In 2009, he represented Finland at the New Wave Junior Contest in Moscow, which was followed by about 100 million viewers.

2012–2013: ''Koodi'' and ''Chillaa''

On 16 January 2012, Packalen, described as the "

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of Finland" by his label, released his debut single " Frontside Ollie". It received instant success, huge following online, and based on digital downloads debuted at number five on the

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before reaching the top position. On 22 February 2012, his first album '' Koodi'' was released. It sold over 100,000 records in Finland, earning quintuple platinum. On 5 October 2012, Packalen released his second studio album ''

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''. The album topped the

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in its first week of release.

2013–2014: ''Boom Kah''

On 30 August 2013, Packalen released "

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", featuring

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and

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, as the lead single from his third studio album ''

''. The song peaked at number four on the Finnish Singles Chart. On 2 October 2013, he released the album ''

'', which also topped the

. The chart topping second single, " Erilaiset", was released on 16 October 2013. Packalen released his fourth studio album '' 16'' on 22 September 2014.

2015–2018: ''Yhdessä'', acting, and military hiatus

An all-duet album, ''Yhdessä'', was released on 9 October 2015. In 2017, he had a small role as a soldier in the Finnish war film The Unknown Soldier.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5011993/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Packalen later went on a hiatus in 2018 to serve in the military, which is mandatory for every Finnish male citizen.

2019–present: Comeback

On 2 February, during the Emma Gaala awards ceremony, Packalen announced his comeback with a live performance of "I'll Be with You". On 11 January 2023, it was announced that Packalen will participate in Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2023 with a song "Girls like you".

Discography

* '' Koodi'' (2012) * ''

'' (2012) * ''

'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2014) * '' 16'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2015)

References

External links

*
Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Packalen, Robin 1998 births Living people 21st-century Finnish male singers Finnish child singers MTV Europe Music Award winners