Antti Tuisku facts for kids
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Antti Tuisku
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Tuisku performing in June 2016
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Antti Tapani Tuisku |
| Born | 27 February 1984 |
| Origin | Rovaniemi, Finland |
| Genres | Pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–2023 |
Antti Tuisku (born on February 27, 1984) is a famous Finnish pop singer who retired in 2023. He became well-known after finishing third in the 2003 Idols talent show. This show is the Finnish version of the popular Pop Idol series. During his career, Antti Tuisku sold over 300,000 records in Finland, making him one of the country's best-selling artists.
In 2016, Antti Tuisku received the Best Male Artist 2015 award at the Emma-gaala, which is a big music awards event in Finland. His album En kommentoi, released in 2016, also won the Record of the Year and Best Pop Album of the Year awards.
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Antti Tuisku's Music Career
Antti Tuisku started his music journey after his success on Idols. He quickly became a popular pop artist in Finland.
Early Albums and Success
Antti Tuisku released his first album, Ensimmäinen, in 2004. It quickly reached number one on the Finnish charts. He continued to release successful albums like Antti Tuisku (2005) and New York (2006), both of which also topped the charts. His music often featured catchy pop tunes and energetic performances.
The En kommentoi Album
Antti Tuisku's tenth album, En kommentoi, came out in May 2015. This album was a huge hit, staying at number one on the Official Finnish Album Chart for nine weeks. It was a very important album in his career.
After the album's success, Antti Tuisku went on a big tour called Peto on irti. This tour was very popular. In April 2016, he performed two sold-out concerts at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki. More than 22,000 fans came to see these two shows.
Other Projects and Appearances
Besides singing, Antti Tuisku also explored other areas. He appeared in the film Joulutarina in 2007. He also lent his voice to the character Arthur in the animated movie Shrek the Third.
In 2010, Antti Tuisku won the Finnish version of Dancing with the Stars, showing his dancing skills. He also took part in the fourth season of the TV show Vain elämää in 2015. This show brings together different artists to perform each other's songs.
Antti Tuisku is known for his unique and exciting style. He also worked as a fashion designer. In April 2016, he launched his first clothing line, Antti Tuisku by Seppälä. He created this line with the Finnish clothing company Seppälä. In 2021, he was the host of Uuden musiikin kilpailu, which is the Finnish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Antti Tuisku decided to end his music career in 2023.
Antti Tuisku's Music Releases
Antti Tuisku released many albums and singles throughout his career. Here are some of his most popular releases.
Studio Albums
| Year | Title | Peak position | Certification |
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| 2004 | Ensimmäinen | 1 | Double platinum |
| 2005 | Antti Tuisku | 1 | Platinum |
| Minun jouluni | 3 | Gold | |
| 2006 | New York | 1 | Gold |
| Rovaniemi | 2 | – | |
| 2009 | Hengitän | 3 | Gold |
| 2010 | Kaunis kaaos | 2 | Platinum |
| 2011 | Minun jouluni 2 | 5 | Gold |
| 2011 | Toisenlainen tie | 2 | Gold |
| 2015 | En kommentoi | 1 | Double platinum |
| 2017 | Anatude | 1 | – |
| 2020 | Valittu kansa | 1 | – |
| 2023 | Sisään ja ulos | 1 | – |
EPs
| Year | Title | Peak position |
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| FIN |
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| 2021 | Master Workout | 1 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak position | Album |
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| 2004 | "En halua tietää" | 1 | Ensimmäinen |
| "Yritä ymmärtää / Boom Boom" | 3 | ||
| 2005 | "Tyhjä huone" | 1 | Antti Tuisku |
| 2006 | "Sekaisin" | 2 | New York |
| 2009 | "Juuret" | 1 | Hengitän |
| "Viilto" | 12 | ||
| 2010 | "Hyökyaalto" | 13 | Kaunis kaaos |
| 2015 | "Peto on irti" | 5 | En kommentoi |
| "Blaablaa (En kuule sanaakaan)" | – | ||
| "Keinutaan" (featuring VilleGalle) |
3 | ||
| "Sata salamaa" | 1 | Vain elämää kausi 4 – päivä |
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| "Party (Papiidipaadi)" (featuring Nikke Ankara) |
1 | En kommentoi – Deluxe version | |
| 2016 | "Pyydä multa anteeks kunnolla" | 2 | |
| "Suurin fani" | 12 | ||
| 2017 | "Mä hiihdän" | 2 | Anatude |
| "Rahan takii" | 1 | ||
| "Hanuri" (featuring Boyat) |
1 | ||
| "Aamukuuteen" (featuring Erin) |
1 | ||
| "Tragedia" | 3 | ||
| "Swag" (featuring JVG) |
5 | ||
| 2018 | "Vedän sut henkeen" | 1 | – |
| "Kumipuku" | 5 |
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| "Lämmin lumi peittää maan" | 15 |
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| 2019 | "Joku raja" | 4 |
Vain elämää kausi 10 |
| "Minun Suomeni" | 6 |
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| 2021 | "Treenaa" | 1 |
Master Workout |
| "Kipee" | 4 |
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| "Huonoja ideoita" (featuring Erika Vikman) |
12 |
non-album single | |
| 2022 | "Koti" | 4 |
Sisään ja ulos |
| "Grindr Mayhem" (featuring Bess) |
7 |
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| 2023 | "Baila por mi" | 11 |
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| "Auto jää" (featuring Käärijä) |
6 |
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| "Tähdet" | 34 |
See also
- List of best-selling music artists in Finland
