The Gambit (record producer)
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 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 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.
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! 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).
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 (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.
12.12.2014 is the scheduled 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)