Tommy Cash
Biography
Tomas Tammemets, known professionally as Tommy Cash, is an Estonian rapper, singer, and conceptual artist born on November 18, 1991, in Tallinn. Growing up during the final year of the Soviet Union, his artistic style is a blend of Baltic ghetto culture, post-Soviet aesthetics, and Western rap influences. Before his music career, he was involved in graffiti, which led to several arrests, and various dance styles like popping, krumping, and breakdancing.
Musical Career
Tommy Cash began his music career in 2012 by uploading songs to SoundCloud. His first music video, "Guez Whoz Bak," was released in 2013 and won an award from the Estonian radio station Raadio 2. He released his debut EP, "C.R.E.A.M.," and his first album, "Euroz Dollaz Yeniz," in 2014. The music video for his 2016 single "Winaloto" went viral and won Video of the Year at the Estonian Music Awards. His second album, "¥€$," was released in 2018 to positive reviews and featured collaborations with artists like Charli XCX and Rick Owens. In 2021, he released the EP "Moneysutra," which included features from Diplo and $uicideboy$. In 2025, he represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in third place with his song "Espresso Macchiato."
Artistic Style and Visuals
Cash is known for his surreal and often provocative music videos, which he plays a significant role in creating. His visual language is described as post-Soviet, blending high and low culture with absurdist imagery. He draws inspiration from artists like Kanye West and filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky. His work often explores themes of inclusivity and challenges boundaries of sexuality and genre. He has a distinctive fashion sense and has collaborated with brands like Adidas, Maison Margiela, and Rick Owens. This includes a collaboration with Adidas for extra-long sneakers and a bread-inspired sofa called the LOAFA with IKEA.
Collaborations and Other Ventures
Throughout his career, Tommy Cash has collaborated with a wide range of artists. He has worked with Charli XCX on multiple tracks, including "Delicious" and "Click." He has also collaborated with Russian rave band Little Big, Oliver Tree, Boys Noize, and A. G. Cook. Besides music, Cash is a visual artist who works with photo installations, painting, and sculpting, holding exhibitions in museums like the Kumu Art Museum in Tallinn. He is also a model, having walked in shows for designers like Rick Owens and Marine Serre.