SMC Lähiörotat is a group of Finnish rap artists with their songs focusing in the underground life of Helsinki.
[2] SMC is known for their humorous skateboarding-themed songs and music videos and their extensive and innovative use of Helsinki slang .
The background music is originally from Mobb Deep's "Shook Ones (Part II)" instrumental version.
In 2011 SMC Lähiörotat got nominated in three different categories in appreciated Finnish music awards ceremony Emma-gaala.
In April 2015 group published a new album called ”Ja niin se menee”, with singles ”Lotioonit pannassa”, ”Bitumin katku”, ”Ja niin se menee” and previously released ”Vastavirta”.
On February 29, after 5-year hiatus, SMC Lähiörotat published their new song, "Suolaa haavoihin" with a new music video.