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The Gambit
The Gambit
Birth name	Anssi Lähteenoja
Born	July 25, 1982 (age 42)
Origin	Helsinki, Finland
Genres	Rap, Soul
Occupation(s)	Rapper, Singer, Producer, Composer
Instrument(s)	Piano, Keyboard, Synthesizer
Years active	2004–present
Labels	QGL
Website	http://www.thegambit.fi/

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The Gambit is a recording Finnish rap and soul musician, producer and composer. The Gambit debuted in Finland in 2005 with his single Move Gambit/Cos My Clique Is, which charted in the top 10 of the Finnish Singles Chart.^[1] As a rapper composing, writing and producing his own music, The Gambit became internationally known after releasing his debut English album in 2007 and collaborating with international artists such as Deams, De La Soul, Ice-T and Psycho Les of The Beatnuts.^[2] During the years 2012-2014 The Gambit has released three Finnish solo albums ^[3]^[4] ^[5] and a collaboration album Trapetsitaiteiluu with Juno ^[6]^[7] catching attention with his singles ^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11] in the social media as well as on YouTube ^[12], where his videos have reached almost a million views.^[13]^[14]^[15] Based on a new publishing concept, The Gambit is currently working on a rap and soul inspired autobiographical and cinematic English album due for release in 2016.^[16]

Composing

The Gambit’s compositions have featured artists such as Ice-T, De La Soul, Psycho Les (The Beatnuts), Deams, Marika Krook, Juno, Kevin Tandu and Chebaleba.

Directing and producing

The Gambit works as the CEO of film production company Twisted Films ^[17] and as a producer and composer in a record company QGL ^[18] , producing films and music for several companies, such as Pepsi and Sinebrychoff. The Gambit directs mainly all of his music videos himself and has also directed music videos for other well-known Finnish artists.

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)
Love Thang (2015)
Dream Team (2015)

References

^ "Suomen virallinen lista: The Gambit - Move Gambit/Cos My Clique Is". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "Suomalainen rap-artisti solmi managerisopimuksen USA:han". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "Jenkkisopimuksen tehnyt räppäri levyttää suomeksi". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "Haastattelussa The Gambit". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "Suomen virallinen lista: The Gambit - Kaupunkishamaani". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "Levy-yhtiömaailma kvartaalitalouksineen on musateollisuuden irvikuva - Juno ja Gambit yhdistivät voimansa". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "Miltä meno maistuu, Juno?". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "IL-TV esittää The Gambitin kuumaakin kuumemman musavideon!". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "The Gambit räppää Senoritoille". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "The Gambitin rottaräppi puree kansaan". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "Ensireaktiossa: Juno & The Gambit - Unelmat feat. Johanna Försti". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "The Gambit YouTube Channel". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "The Gambit: Love Thang". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "Juno & The Gambit: Diggaan". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "The Gambit: Esirippu (Feat. Juno)". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "The Gambit: One man's story of true success". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "twistedfilms.fi". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
^ "qgl.fi". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

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[1] "Suomen virallinen lista: The Gambit - Move Gambit/Cos My Clique Is". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[2] "Suomalainen rap-artisti solmi managerisopimuksen USA:han". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[3] "Jenkkisopimuksen tehnyt räppäri levyttää suomeksi". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[4] "Haastattelussa The Gambit". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[5] "Suomen virallinen lista: The Gambit - Kaupunkishamaani". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[6] "Levy-yhtiömaailma kvartaalitalouksineen on musateollisuuden irvikuva - Juno ja Gambit yhdistivät voimansa". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[7] "Miltä meno maistuu, Juno?". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[8] "IL-TV esittää The Gambitin kuumaakin kuumemman musavideon!". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[9] "The Gambit räppää Senoritoille". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[10] "The Gambitin rottaräppi puree kansaan". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[11] "Ensireaktiossa: Juno & The Gambit - Unelmat feat. Johanna Försti". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[12] "The Gambit YouTube Channel". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[13] "The Gambit: Love Thang". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[14] "Juno & The Gambit: Diggaan". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[15] "The Gambit: Esirippu (Feat. Juno)". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[16] "The Gambit: One man's story of true success". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[17] "twistedfilms.fi". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

[18] "qgl.fi". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)

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 |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|7|25}}
 |origin = [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]
-|genre = [[Rap]], [[R&B]], [[Modern Soul]], [[Pop music|Pop]]
+|genre = [[Rap]], [[Soul music|Soul]]
-|occupation = [[Artist]], [[Composer]], [[Record producer]]
+|occupation = [[Rapping|Rapper]], [[Singing|Singer]], [[Record producer|Producer]], [[Composer]]
+| instrument = [[Piano]], [[Keyboard instrument|Keyboard]], [[Synthesizer]]
-|years_active = 2005&ndash;present
+|years_active = 2004&ndash;present
 |label = [[QGL]]
+| website = http://www.thegambit.fi/ | http://www.thegambit.fi]
 }}
-'''The Gambit''' (born Anssi Lähteenoja in 1982) is an artist, composer and producer from Helsinki, Finland. The Gambit combines his classical background with soulful introspective views. His southern accent comes from Florida, where he attended high school and spent many summers.
+'''The Gambit''' is a recording Finnish [[rap]] and [[Soul music|soul]] [[musician]], [[Record producer|producer]] and [[composer]]. The Gambit debuted in Finland in 2005 with his single Move Gambit/Cos My Clique Is, which charted in the top 10 of the Finnish Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/artistit/gambit/move+gambit%252Fcos+my+clique+is/ | title = Suomen virallinen lista: The Gambit - Move Gambit/Cos My Clique Is | Publisher = Musiikkituottajat ry}}</ref> As a rapper composing, writing and producing his own music, The Gambit became internationally known after releasing his debut English album in 2007 and collaborating with international artists such as Deams, De La Soul, Ice-T and Psycho Les of The Beatnuts.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://yle.fi/ylex/uutiset/suomalainen_rap-artisti_solmi_managerisopimuksen_usahan/3-7626675/ | title = Suomalainen rap-artisti solmi managerisopimuksen USA:han | Publisher = YleX}}</ref> During the years 2012-2014 The Gambit has released three Finnish solo albums <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.stara.fi/2011/12/22/jenkkisopimuksen-tehnyt-rappari-levyttaa-suomeksi/ | title = Jenkkisopimuksen tehnyt räppäri levyttää suomeksi | Publisher = Stara.fi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://areena.yle.fi/1-1430661 | title = Haastattelussa The Gambit | Publisher = Yle}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | url = http://ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/artistit/gambit/kaupunkishamaani | title = Suomen virallinen lista: The Gambit - Kaupunkishamaani | Publisher = Musiikkituottajat ry}}</ref> and a collaboration album [[Trapetsitaiteiluu]] with Juno <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rumba.fi/uutiset/levy-yhtiomaailma-kvartaalitalouksineen-on-musateollisuuden-irvikuva-juno-ja-gambit-yhdistivat-voimansa/ | title = Levy-yhtiömaailma kvartaalitalouksineen on musateollisuuden irvikuva - Juno ja Gambit yhdistivät voimansa | Publisher = Rumba.fi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.city.fi/kulttuuri/milta+meno+maistuu+juno/7903 | title = Miltä meno maistuu, Juno? | Publisher = City}}</ref> catching attention with his singles <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.iltalehti.fi/iltvviihde/2012030402577318_a2.shtml | title = IL-TV esittää The Gambitin kuumaakin kuumemman musavideon! | Publisher = Iltalehti}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.iltalehti.fi/iltvmusiikki/20130222020271900_a4.shtml | title = The Gambit räppää Senoritoille | Publisher = Iltalehti}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://vivas.fi/the-gambitin-rottarappi-puree-kansaan | title = The Gambitin rottaräppi puree kansaan | Publisher = Vivas.fi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.voice.fi/radio/ensireaktio/ensireaktiossa-juno-the-gambit-unelmat-feat-johanna-forsti/26/62303 | title = Ensireaktiossa: Juno & The Gambit - Unelmat feat. Johanna Försti | Publisher = The Voice}}</ref> in the social media as well as on YouTube <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGambitFi | title = The Gambit YouTube Channel | Publisher = QGL}}</ref>, where his videos have reached almost a million views.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQMTTmTOmIA | title = The Gambit: Love Thang | Publisher = QGL}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tl8GSbK7cg | title = Juno & The Gambit: Diggaan | Publisher = QGL}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnl3ngnwAtc | title = The Gambit: Esirippu (Feat. Juno) | Publisher = QGL}}</ref> Based on a new publishing concept, The Gambit is currently working on a rap and soul inspired autobiographical and cinematic English album due for release in 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://createtrips.com/the-gambit-dream-team-interview | title = The Gambit: One man's story of true success | Publisher = CreateTrips}}</ref>
-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. He recorded and produced his debut 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 his album's distinct single ''Snake Styles'' aired on Music Television's prime time and also played on MTV's Base Chart. 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]].
+== Composing ==
-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 appearances 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 compositions have featured artists such as [[Ice-T]], [[De La Soul]], Psycho Les (The Beatnuts), Deams, [[Marika Krook]], [[Juno (artisti)|Juno]], Kevin Tandu and [[Chebaleba]].
-The Gambit's sophomore album ''Tervetuloa Suomen Floridaan!'' came out early 2013. The 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).
+== Directing and producing ==
-In the spring of 2014 The Gambit released an album together with Juno entitled ''Trapetsitaiteiluu'', which was inspired by the classic funk and soul sounds of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg ([http://www.city.fi/kulttuuri/milta+meno+maistuu+juno/7903 www.city.fi/kulttuuri/milta+meno+maistuu+juno/7903]). The album was composed and produced by The Gambit, and written by both artists. The video of the album's main single ''Diggaan'' was shot in Rome, Italy. The Gambit and Juno performed their single with a big band in front of tens of thousands at Kaisaniemi Park & Railway Square in Helsinki, and toured Finland until late 2014.
+The Gambit works as the CEO of film production company Twisted Films <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.twistedfilms.fi/ | title = twistedfilms.fi | Publisher = twistedfilms.fi}}</ref>  and as a producer and composer in a record company QGL <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.qgl.fi/ | title = qgl.fi | Publisher = qgl.fi}}</ref> , producing films and music for several companies, such as Pepsi and Sinebrychoff. The Gambit directs mainly all of his music videos himself and has also directed music videos for other well-known Finnish artists.
-.12.2014 is the scheduled release date of The Gambit's compilation album ''Parhaat'', which features his most popular songs performed in Finnish.
 == Discography ==
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 * Diggaan (With [[Juno (artist)|Juno]], 2014)
 * Unelmat (With [[Juno (artist)|Juno]], Feat. Johanna Försti, 2014)
+* Love Thang (2015)
+* Dream Team (2015)
 ==References==
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 == External links ==
-* [http://www.thegambit.fi The Gambit official website]
+* [http://www.thegambit.fi Official website]
-* [http://www.facebook.com/thegambit The Gambit on Facebook]
+* [http://www.youtube.com/TheGambitFi The Gambit YouTube]
-* [http://www.youtube.com/thegambitfi The Gambit on YouTube]
+* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VAUEqRywdxthZxBKPEUkf The Gambit Spotify]
-* [http://ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/artistit/gambit The Gambit on the official charts of Finland]
+* [http://www.facebook.com/thegambit The Gambit Facebook]
+* [http://instagram.com/thegambitofficial The Gambit Instagram]
+* [http://twitter.com/thegambitfi The Gambit Twitter]
+* [http://ifpi.fi/tilastot/virallinen-lista/artistit/gambit The Gambit on the official Charts of Finland]
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