Behm (singer)

In 2016 Rita Behm, originally from Hollola, participated in a music camp organized by the Finnish rock band Apulanta.[5] Her intention was to further her career as a songwriter. At the camp she met another young singer, Ella-Noora Kouhia, with whom she founded a duo called Behm & Ellis.[6]

In 2017 Behm sang the chorus for rapper Pikku G's hit single Solmussa and consequently began working on her debut album.[7][8] The first single from the album, Hei rakas, became a big hit in Finnish charts in 2019, holding number one position for 10 consequtive weeks and ending up being one of the most played singles on Finnish radio stations in 2019 and 2020.[9] In March 2020 the second single Tivolit was released and in July the third single Frida. Behm's debut album titled Draaman kaari viehättää was released in September 2020 and sold platinum already before it went out.[10] All of the albums 10 songs charted on Finnish Spotify following the release.

In 2021 Behm received 4 awards in Iskelmägaala.[11] She also won 7 awards in Emma-gaala, including the awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Pop Arist of the Year, Finnish Artist of the Year (audience vote), and Best Selling Domestic Album of the Year.[12]