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'''The Gambit''' (born Anssi Lähteenoja in 1982) is a musician and producer from Helsinki, Finland. |
'''The Gambit''' (born Anssi Lähteenoja in 1982) is a musician and producer from Helsinki, Finland. He combines his classical background with his soulful introspective views. |
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The Gambit debuted in Finland in 2005 with his independently released single, Move Gambit / Cos My Clique Is, which charted among the top ten selling singles of the week. |
The Gambit debuted in Finland in 2005 with his independently released single, Move Gambit / Cos My Clique Is, which charted among the top ten selling singles of the week. His debut album ''Rosary'' was released in 2007. The Gambit recorded and produced his album in the United States at Cue Recording Studios, Virginia. The album featured appearances by Psycho Les of The Beatnus, Stu Gardner's soul quartet and opera singer Marika Krook among others. The music video of the album's distinct single ''Snake Styles'' aired on Music Television's prime time and was also played on MTV Base Chart as the only song from Finland. The Gambit has opened shows for [[Rick Ross]] and [[Three 6 Mafia]]. His productions have featured artists such as [[Deams]], [[De La Soul]], [[Ice-T]] and opera singer [[Marika Krook]]. |
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| ⚫ | In the beginning of 2012 The Gambit released his first Finnish album ''Kaupunkishamaani'', which also charted being the second best-selling rap album of the week in Finland.<ref>The Gambit: Kaupunkishamaani (Suomen virallinen lista) [http://ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/albumit/2012/3 link]</ref> Guest apperances were made by e.g. Juno (Warner Music / Universal Music) and Kevin Tandu (Universal Music). The album's most popular songs were its single releases ''Esirippu'' and ''Jos Sä Haluut Olla Mun Kaa''. |
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The Gambit's debut album ''Rosary'' was released in 2007. The Gambit recorded and produced his album in the United States at Cue Recording Studios, Virginia. The album featured appearances by Psycho Les of The Beatnus, Stu Gardner's soul quartet and opera singer Marika Krook among others. The music video of the album's distinct single ''Snake Styles'' aired on Music Television's prime time and was also played on MTV Base Chart as the only song from Finland. The Gambit has opened shows for [[Rick Ross]] and [[Three 6 Mafia]]. His productions have featured artists such as [[Deams]], [[De La Soul]], [[Ice-T]] and opera singer [[Marika Krook]]. |
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| ⚫ | In the beginning of 2012 The Gambit released his first Finnish album ''Kaupunkishamaani'', which also charted being the second best-selling rap album of the week in Finland.<ref>The Gambit: Kaupunkishamaani (Suomen virallinen lista) [http://ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/albumit/2012/3 link]</ref> Guest apperances were made by e.g. Juno (Warner Music / Universal Music) and Kevin Tandu (Universal Music). The album's most popular songs were its single releases ''Esirippu'' and ''Jos Sä Haluut Olla Mun Kaa''. |
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The Gambit's sophomore album ''Tervetuloa Suomen Floridaan!'' hit the shelves early 2013. The music video of the album's first single ''Señorita'' quickly gained a following and was critically acclaimed by, for example, Radio NRJ (http://vivas.fi/the-gambitin-rottarappi-puree-kansaan). |
The Gambit's sophomore album ''Tervetuloa Suomen Floridaan!'' hit the shelves early 2013. The music video of the album's first single ''Señorita'' quickly gained a following and was critically acclaimed by, for example, Radio NRJ (http://vivas.fi/the-gambitin-rottarappi-puree-kansaan). |
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Revision as of 03:22, 6 December 2014
The Gambit | |
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| Birth name | Anssi Lähteenoja |
| Born | July 25, 1982 |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Rap, R&B, Modern Soul, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, Composer, Record producer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | QGL |
The Gambit (born Anssi Lähteenoja in 1982) is a musician and producer from Helsinki, Finland. He combines his classical background with his soulful introspective views.
The Gambit debuted in Finland in 2005 with his independently released single, Move Gambit / Cos My Clique Is, which charted among the top ten selling singles of the week. His debut album Rosary was released in 2007. The Gambit recorded and produced his album in the United States at Cue Recording Studios, Virginia. The album featured appearances by Psycho Les of The Beatnus, Stu Gardner's soul quartet and opera singer Marika Krook among others. The music video of the album's distinct single Snake Styles aired on Music Television's prime time and was also played on MTV Base Chart as the only song from Finland. The Gambit has opened shows for Rick Ross and Three 6 Mafia. His productions have featured artists such as Deams, De La Soul, Ice-T and opera singer Marika Krook.
In the beginning of 2012 The Gambit released his first Finnish album Kaupunkishamaani, which also charted being the second best-selling rap album of the week in Finland.[1] Guest apperances were made by e.g. Juno (Warner Music / Universal Music) and Kevin Tandu (Universal Music). The album's most popular songs were its single releases Esirippu and Jos Sä Haluut Olla Mun Kaa.
The Gambit's sophomore album Tervetuloa Suomen Floridaan! hit the shelves early 2013. The music video of the album's first single Señorita quickly gained a following and was critically acclaimed by, for example, Radio NRJ (http://vivas.fi/the-gambitin-rottarappi-puree-kansaan).
During spring 2014 The Gambit released an album with Juno entitled Trapetsitaiteiluu, which was inspired by the sounds of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg (www.city.fi/kulttuuri/milta+meno+maistuu+juno/7903). The album was composed and produced by The Gambit, and written by both artists. The summer video of the main single Diggaan was shot in Rome, Italy. The Gambit and Juno performed their new single with a big band in front of tens of thousands at Kaisaniemi Park & Railway Square in Helsinki.
12.12.2014 is the release date of The Gambit's compilation album Parhaat, which features his most popular songs performed in Finnish.
Discography
Albums
- Rosary (2007)
- Kaupunkishamaani (2012)
- Tervetuloa Suomen Floridaan! (2013)
- Trapetsitaiteiluu (With Juno, 2014)
- Parhaat (2014)
Singles
- Move Gambit / Cos My Clique Is (Feat. Samuel) (2005)
- Snake Styles (2008)
- G.A.M.B.I.T. (2008)
- 5–0 (Don't Stop) (2008)
- Trailblazer (Feat. Kayla G) (2010)
- Mitä Kurko (Feat. Samuel) (2011)
- Esirippu (Feat. Juno) (2012)
- Jos Sä Haluut Olla Mun Kaa (Feat. Justin Cameo) (2012)
- Señorita (2013)
- Diggaan (With Juno, 2014)
- Unelmat (With Juno, Feat. Johanna Försti, 2014)