Asa, also known as Avain, Asamasa, Aatsipoppa, and Mats Nyckelström, is a long-standing Finnish wordsmith. Over a career spanning more than twenty years, Asa has released albums consistently, earning recognition from both listeners and critics alike.

From the very beginning, the artist has forged his own path. Restless by nature, he has always sought more intriguing and intricate routes on his musical journey, without a fixed destination. Asa has been called a pioneer of Finnish-language rap, known for combining mischievous humor and folk poetry with socially conscious themes.

This independent rapper, constantly exploring new forms of musical expression, tours actively across Finland’s small venues and intimate spaces, often performing alongside DJ Polarsoul.