5miinust (stylized in all caps; Estonian pronunciation: [viːs ˈmiːnust], Estonian for 'five minuses') is an Estonian hip hop group formed in Võsu in 2015. The members of the group are Kristjan Jakobson (pseudonym "Estoni Kohver"[a] or simply "Kohver"),[1] Mihkel Tamm ("Päevakoer"),[b][2] Karl Kivastik ("Põhja-Korea"[c] or simply "Korea"),[3][4] and Priit Tomson ("Lancelot").[5] They were originally joined by a fifth member, Pavel Botšarov ("Venelane"),[d] who left the group in 2023, starting a solo career under the pseudonym Gameboy Tetris [et].

5miinust
Kohver and Korea performing alongside Puuluup in 2024
Background information
OriginVõsu, Estonia
Genres
Years active2015–present
Labels
MembersKristjan Jakobson (Estoni Kohver / Kohver)
Mihkel Tamm (Päevakoer)
Karl Kivastik (Põhja-Korea / Korea)
Priit Tomson (Lancelot)
Past membersPavel Botšarov [et] (Venelane)

5miinust represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 alongside Puuluup with "(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi".

History

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Founded in Võsu in Lääne-Viru County, 5miinust rose to prominence in 2018, the year in which both studio albums "Aasta plaat" and "Rämmar", released in 2016 and 2017 respectively through Legendaarne Records, charted in the top twenty of the best-selling albums chart nationally,[6] making them two of the 18 most successful albums in 2018.[7] The following year they recorded the single "Aluspükse" with Nublu, which spent six consecutive weeks at the top of the Eesti Tipp-40,[8] becoming the 3rd best-selling song in Estonia for 2019.[9] Also in the same year they were signed to the Baltic branch of Universal Music Group,[10] a label through which they released the following singles, "Paaristõuked", "Peo lõpp" and "Loodus ja hobused", all three number one in the Eesti Tipp-40.[11][12][13]

As part of the Estonian Music Awards, the Estonian music industry's main awards, they have won in the Artist of the Year category on two occasions,[14][15] as well as receiving two additional nominations.[16][17]

 
5MIINUST x Puuluup at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

In November 2023, 5miinust and Puuluup were announced as one of the semi-finalists of Eesti Laul 2024, the Estonian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with the song "(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi".[18] They qualified for the final during the first round of the semi-final.[19] They ultimately won the final and earned the chance to represent Estonia at the contest.[20] At Eurovision they were drawn to compete in the second semi-final, where they placed sixth out of 16 with 79 points, qualifying to the final, where they placed 20th out of 26 with 37 points.[21][22]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
EST
[23]
Korralik Saavutus - Aasta Plaat 16
Rämmar
  • Released: 1 May 2017[25]
  • Label: Legendaarne Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
12

Collaborative albums

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List of albums, with selected details
Title Details
Kannatused ehk külakiigel pole stopperit
(with Puuluup)
  • Released: 26 April 2024
  • Label: Universal Music Oy
  • Formats: CD, Vinyl, Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Niid for Spiid
  • Released: 23 April 2018[26]
  • Label: Legendaarne Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Kõik on süüdi
  • Released: 30 November 2021[27]
  • Label: Universal Music Oy
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album or EP
EST
[28]
EST
Air.

[29]
FIN
[30]
LAT
[31]
LTU
[32]
SWE
Heat.

[33]
"Erootikapood" 2017 2 * Non-album singles
"Võlg"
(featuring Tigran and 372)
2018 14
"Jõul"
(featuring Sass Henno)
6
"Aitäh"
(featuring Sass Henno)
4
"Tsirkus"
(with Nublu and Pluuto [et])
2019 1
"Lendan"
(featuring Orelipoiss)
"Tasuta" 15
"Aluspükse"
(with Nublu)
1
"Paaristõuked"
(with Villemdrillem [et])
1
"Peo lõpp" 2020 1
"Loodus ja hobused"
(featuring Hendrik Sal-Saller)
1
"Gloria" 2021 *
"Buffalo"
"Koptereid" Kõik on süüdi
"Vamos" 2022 Non-album singles
"Kõrvetab"
(with Nublu and Nexus)
2023
"Kallab"
(with Nublu and Elina Born)
"(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi"
(with Puuluup)
16 49 11 16 7 Kannatused ehk külakiigel pole stopperit
"Isegi kakelda pole kellegagi"
(with Puuluup)
2024
"—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.
"*" denotes that the chart did not exist at that time.
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Title Year Album or EP
"Nii või naa (Neljas öö Remix)"
(Jüri Pootsmann featuring 5miinust
and Sass Henno)
2016 Non-album single
"Viskit 2018"
(Öökülm featuring 5miinust, Genka,
Napoleon, and Contra)
2018 Viskit

Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album or EP
EST
[34]
"Fuuria"
(featuring Genka, Jalgpalluri Tütar,
and Kuera)
2016 12 Korralik Saavutus - Aasta Plaat
"K2lifaat"
(featuring Genka, Cool D,
Vana Yoss, and Beebilõust)
15
"Kuum" 13
"Karussell" 2017 4 Rämmar
"Naabrid" 6
"Deliirium" 20
"Skittles" 30
"Pohmakas" 2018 22 Niid for Spiid
"Anna vett" 20
"Trenažöör"
(featuring Sass Henno and Jozels)
1
"Keti lõpp"
(featuring Reket [it])
8

Footnotes

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  1. ^ Literally 'Eston's briefcase', but chiefly a reference to Eston Kohver, Estonian security officer detained by Russia in 2014.
  2. ^ Estonian for 'garden tiger moth', literally 'day dog' or 'sun dog'.
  3. ^ Estonian for 'North Korea'.
  4. ^ Estonian for 'the Russian'.

References

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  1. ^ Pihl, Kristjan (29 September 2021). ""Pealtnägija": 5Miinuse Estoni Kohver tegi oma karakterist kaubamärgi" ["Eyewitness": 5Miinust Estoni Kohver made his character a brand]. ERR (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  2. ^ "5MIINUSE liikmed astusid olulise sammu: tahaks teada, et pikk ja viljakas elu on ees" [The members of 5MIINUST took an important step: they would like to know that a long and fruitful life lies ahead]. TV3 (in Estonian). 10 November 2023. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Kas teadsid? 5Miinuse Põhja-Koreal on vägagi tuntud isa: see pole päris minu rida" [Did you know? 5Miinust's Põhja-Korea has a very famous father: it's not really my line]. Kroonika (in Estonian). 12 March 2023. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  4. ^ "5miinust ja Puuluup: me võitsime kõige tugevama Eesti Laulu finaali". Estonian Public Broadcasting (in Estonian). 18 February 2024. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Kuhu minna aastavahetusel?" [Where to go on New Year's Eve?]. Postimees (in Estonian). 28 December 2021. Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  6. ^ Nataly Koppel (18 May 2018). "5Miinuse räpparid räägivad avameelselt alko- ja narkolembusest: kainelt on üliigav teha seda asja". Kroonika (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  7. ^ Siim Nestor. "MUUSIKA TIPP-40 EESTIS: Arop valitseb nüüd ka albumite tabelit". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  8. ^ Siim Nestor. "MUUSIKA TIPP-40 EESTIS: Arop valitseb nüüd ka albumite tabelit". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  9. ^ Siim Nestor. "Teist aastat järjest valitsesid digitabelites nublu, nublu ja nublu". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  10. ^ Irene Kivi (4 December 2019). "5miinust õrritab fänne maailmakuulsa plaadifirma kontorist: suur paljastus on tulemas!" (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  11. ^ Siim Nestor. "EESTI TIPP-40 MUUSIKAS: Aasta algas uute tabeliliidritega". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  12. ^ Siim Nestor. "EESTI TIPP-40 MUUSIKAS: Eesti lugude ja singlite tabelis on jälle uus number üks, süüdi 5MIINUST". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  13. ^ "EESTI TIPP-40 MUUSIKAS: Üks põnev võidusõit on läbi - "loodus ja hobused" võitsid "Maakate" ees". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 5 September 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Eesti Muusikaauhinnad 2020". Estonian Music Awards (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  15. ^ Merilin Mölder (26 January 2022). "BLOGI JA FOTOD: Eesti Muusikaauhindadel tegi puhta töö NOËP, aasta artistiks valiti 5Miinust". Kroonika (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  16. ^ "Eesti Muusikaauhinnad 2017". Estonian Music Awards (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Eesti Muusikaauhinnad 2021 võitjad". Estonian Music Awards (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 12 February 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  18. ^ "Selgusid Eesti Laul 2024 poolfinalistid" [The semi-finalists of Eesti Laul 2024 have been announced]. err.ee (in Estonian). ERR. 6 November 2023. Archived from the original on 6 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  19. ^ Carabaña Menéndez, Hugo (20 January 2024). "Eesti Laul 2024: Ewert And The Two Dragons, OLLIE y 5MIINUST x Puuluup, Peter Põder y Anet Vaikmaa clasificados para la gran final de la preselección estonia" [Eesti Laul 2024: Ewert And The Two Dragons, OLLIE and 5MIINUST x Puuluup, Peter Põder and Anet Vaikmaa qualified for the grand final of the Estonian preselection]. ESCplus España (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  20. ^ Kevin Volter, Konstantin Sednev (17 February 2024). "GALERII ⟩ Vaata, mis toimus Eesti Laulu laval ja lava taga". Virumaa Teataja (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 14 April 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  21. ^ Holdiness, Timothy. "Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final One Qualifiers". ESCXTRA. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  22. ^ Sturtridge, Isaac. "REVEALED: The Eurovision 2024 semi-final and final jury/televote detailed voting results". ESCXTRA. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  23. ^ Nestor, Siim (5 February 2018). "MUUSIKA TIPP-40 EESTIS: Arop valitseb nüüd ka albumite tabelit" [MUSIC TOP-40 IN ESTONIA: Arop now also rules the album chart]. Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2024. Note: Click "Albumid tipp-40" for album charts.
  24. ^ "Korralik Saavutus - Aasta Plaat - Album by 5MIINUST". Spotify. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  25. ^ "Rämmar - Album by 5MIINUST". Spotify. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  26. ^ "Niid for Spiid - EP - EP by 5MIINUST". Spotify. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  27. ^ "Kõik on süüdi - EP by 5MIINUST". Spotify. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  28. ^ Peak chart positions for singles in Estonia:
  29. ^ Peak chart positions for singles in Estonia:
  30. ^ "5miinust, Puuluup: (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  31. ^ "Straumēšanas TOP 2024 – 20. nedēļa" [Streaming TOP 2024 – Week 20] (in Latvian). LAIPA. 20 May 2024. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  32. ^ "2024 20-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  33. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 20". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  34. ^ Peak chart positions for singles in Estonia:
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest
2024
With: Puuluup
Succeeded by
TBD