Tommy_Cash_(rapper)

Tommy Cash (rapper)

Tommy Cash (rapper)

Estonian rapper (born 1991)


Tomas Tammemets (born 18 November 1991), better known by his stage name Tommy Cash (sometimes stylised as TOMM¥ €A$H), is an Estonian rapper and singer. He is known for raunchy lyrical themes and provocative music videos.[1]

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Early life and education

Cash was born Tomas Tammemets in Tallinn, Estonia. He is reportedly of mixed ethnic Estonian, Russian, Ukrainian and Kazakh ancestry.[2] [3] Cash has described himself as Estonian first and foremost, then "Eastern European in his soul", and "Scandinavian in a CV".[4] Cash was raised in the working-class Kopli subdistrict of Tallinn.[5][6][7]

In his youth, Cash was reportedly a graffiti artist.[7][8] He has said that his drug use led him to be "ejected" from schooling.[5] He never graduated from secondary school, despite sitting for exams, and later took up painting and dancing instead of formal education.[5]

Career

In the dance scene, Cash is a known freestyle dancer with a very distinct style, using elements of popping, krumping, and breakdancing.[7]

Cash’s first international concert was in Riga.

Cash performing at the Fox Oakland Theatre, September 2019

In 2018, Cash released a clothing line that subversively imitates American styles with European elements and in-jokes.[9]

In November 2018, Cash released his second album, ¥€$, to positive reviews from Clash and Paper. The album features vocal performances from MC Bin Laden, Charli XCX, Rick Owens, and Caroline Polachek, as well as production from Danny L Harle, A. G. Cook, Amnesia Scanner, and Boys Noize.

In 2019, Cash had an exhibition at Kumu art museum in Tallinn. Collaborating with Rick Owens, he exhibited his own sperm, among other artefacts.[10]

Also in 2019, Cash was the opener for Oliver Tree's Goodbye, Farewell Tour alongside NVDES.[citation needed]

On 30 January 2020, Cash unveiled his first official tour in the United States, starting on March 22. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tour was rescheduled for 2022.[citation needed]

Discography

Albums

  • Euroz Dollaz Yeniz (2014)
  • ¥€$ (2018)

Extended plays

  • C.R.E.A.M. (2014)
  • Moneysutra (2021)

Singles

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Collaborations

Music videos

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References

  1. Greenwood, D. (n.d.). Tallin rapper Tommy cash is an UNCOMPROMISING pop provocateur. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  2. Naylor, Aliide. The Shadow in the East. Bloomsbury.
  3. Nestor, Madis (6 June 2013). "Uus Eesti Biit: Tommy Cash" [New Estonian Beat: Tommy Cash] (in Estonian). Müürileht. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  4. Ubaleht, Marianne (2016). "Ida-Euroopa suursaadik | Tommy Cash" [The East European Ambassador | The Estonia's Influential 2016]. Eesti mõjukad 2016 (in Estonian). Eesti Päevaleht (via issuu). p. 38. Retrieved 16 December 2017. Hingelt idaeurooplane, CV järgi skandinaavlane, ennekõike eestlane.
  5. Selg, Mikko Leo; Kubpart, Kaisa (2 March 2016). "Intervjuu: Kes on TOMM¥ €A$H ja milline on tema maailm?" [Interview: Who is TOMM¥ €A$H and what is his world like?]. Noorte Hääl (in Estonian). Delfi. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  6. Tõnu (15 December 2017). "Tommy Cash" (in Estonian). Allstarz.ee. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  7. Zadeh, Joe (19 June 2017). "'Is this for real?' Meet Tommy Cash, the surreal, post-Soviet rap sensation". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  8. "Räppar Tommy Cash harjub mõttega, et naised lava ees ta saapaid lakuvad" [Rapper Tommy Cash is getting used to the thought, that women in front of the stage lick his boots]. Publik (in Estonian). Delfi. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2017. "Vanasti sai hoolega graffiteid tehtud. Tol ajal oli politseinike eest põgenemisi korralikult," jutustab Tommy, ja nendib, et sai kätte nii oma adrenaliinilaksu kui ka mõned trahvid.
  9. Wei, Whitney (25 January 2018). "Meet "Kanye East," the Estonian Rapper Who Spoofs American Pop Culture". Vogue. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  10. Naylor, Aliide (30 May 2019). "tommy cash's new collaboration with rick owens is as horrifying as it is fascinating". i-D. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  11. Cash, Tommy (19 July 2016). "Winaloto". Retrieved 23 January 2018 via YouTube.
  12. Cash, Tommy (16 March 2017). "Surf". Retrieved 23 January 2018 via YouTube.
  13. Cash, Tommy (23 January 2018). "Pussy Money Weed". Retrieved 23 January 2018 via YouTube.
  14. "Video | Eksklusiiv! Tommy Cash tegi seda jälle: Šokiräppari tuliuues musavideos tantsitakse ratastoolides ning tagumikku hööritab jalutu sekspomm" [VIDEO | Exclusive! Tommy Cash did it again: In the shock rapper's brand new video, people dance in wheelchairs, and a legless sex bomb shakes her butt]. Publik (in Estonian). Estonia: Delfi. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  15. Cash, Tommy (30 May 2018). "Little Molly". Retrieved 30 May 2018 via YouTube.
  16. TOMMY CASH - SDUBID (Official Video), retrieved 16 December 2019
  17. "Tommy Cash releases new collaboration 'Zuccenberg'". 8 April 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  18. "'Funeral Rave (Deluxe)' by Little Big". iTunes Store. 2 December 2016.
  19. €A$H, TOMM¥ (14 November 2017). "Tommy Cash X IC3PEAK – Cry". TOMM¥ €A$H via SoundCloud. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  20. Charli XCX; €A$H, TOMM¥ (15 December 2017). "Charli XCX – Delicious (feat. Tommy Cash) [Official Audio]". officialcharlixcx. Retrieved 18 December 2017 via YouTube.
  21. umru, Tommy Cash & 645AR - check1 (Official Video). Retrieved 1 April 2024 via www.youtube.com.
  22. "Elu24 OTSE: Eesti Muusikaauhinnad 2018 gala lava pealt ja kaadri tagant! | Lisanduvad Muusikaauhindade võitjad!" [Elu24 LIVE: The 2018 Estonian Music Awards from the stage and behind the camera! | Winners being added!] (in Estonian). 25 January 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2018.

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