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Antti Tuisku
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Tuisku performing in June 2016
Background information
Birth name Antti Tapani Tuisku
Born (1984-02-27) 27 February 1984 (age 41)
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.

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
FIN
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
FIN
2021 Master Workout 1

Singles

Year Title Peak position Album
FIN
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
"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
"Lämmin lumi peittää maan" 15
2019 "Joku raja" 4
Vain elämää kausi 10
"Minun Suomeni" 6
2021 "Treenaa" 1
Master Workout
"Kipee" 4
"Huonoja ideoita"
(featuring Erika Vikman)
12
non-album single
2022 "Koti" 4
Sisään ja ulos
"Grindr Mayhem"
(featuring Bess)
7
2023 "Baila por mi" 11
"Auto jää"
(featuring Käärijä)
6
"Tähdet" 34

See also

  • List of best-selling music artists in Finland
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