Introduction
The Gambit is a recording Finnish urban 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. 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. During the years 2012-2014 The Gambit has released three Finnish solo albumsand a collaboration album with Junocatching attention with his singlesin the social media as well as on YouTube, where his videos have reached almost a million views. The Gambit is currently working on an English urban soul solo album.
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 a director, producer and composer in an entertainment company QGL, 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)