Cheek was the stage name of Jare Henrik Tiihonen, a Finnish rapper and recording artist prominent in Finland's hip hop scene. Originating from Lahti, Finland, he rose to national recognition in the 2000s and was active primarily from the early 2000s through the 2010s. His music combined Finnish-language rap with pop and mainstream hip hop production, often featuring melodic hooks, polished beats and lyrical themes ranging from personal ambition to nightlife and relationships. Cheek became known for bringing rap into broader Finnish popular music charts and live arena performances, employing a commercial, radio-friendly approach to contemporary Finnish hip hop before retiring from major public releases in the late 2010s.