The Gambit

The Gambit is a recording Finnish 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 an artist 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 with Juno [6][7] catching attention with his singles [8][9][10][11] in the social media as well as on YouTube.[12][13][14][15]

The Gambit
Birth nameAnssi Lähteenoja
Born (1982-07-25) July 25, 1982
OriginHelsinki, Finland
GenresRap, Soul
Occupation(s)Rapper, Singer, Producer, Composer
InstrumentsPiano, Keyboard, Synthesizer
Years active2004–present
LabelsQGL
Websitehttp://www.thegambit.fi/

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

He works as a director, producer and composer producing films and music for several companies. He has also directed music videos for other well-known Finnish artists.

The Gambit is currently working on an English urban soul solo album.

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
  1. "Suomen virallinen lista: The Gambit - Move Gambit/Cos My Clique Is".
  2. "Suomalainen rap-artisti solmi managerisopimuksen USA:han".
  3. "Jenkkisopimuksen tehnyt räppäri levyttää suomeksi".
  4. "Haastattelussa The Gambit".
  5. "Suomen virallinen lista: The Gambit - Kaupunkishamaani".
  6. "Levy-yhtiömaailma kvartaalitalouksineen on musateollisuuden irvikuva - Juno ja Gambit yhdistivät voimansa".
  7. "Miltä meno maistuu, Juno?".
  8. "IL-TV esittää The Gambitin kuumaakin kuumemman musavideon!".
  9. "The Gambit räppää Senoritoille".
  10. "The Gambitin rottaräppi puree kansaan".
  11. "Ensireaktiossa: Juno & The Gambit - Unelmat feat. Johanna Försti".
  12. "The Gambit YouTube Channel".
  13. "The Gambit: Love Thang".
  14. "Juno & The Gambit: Diggaan".
  15. "The Gambit: Esirippu (Feat. Juno)".
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