Antti Tuisku (born 27 February 1984) is a retired Finnish pop singer. He finished third in the 2003 Idols talent show, the Finnish version of Pop Idol.[1] Tuisku has sold over 300,000[2] records during his career in Finland.[3]
Antti Tuisku | |
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 Tuisku performing in June 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Antti Tapani Tuisku |
| Born | 27 February 1984 |
| Origin | Rovaniemi, Finland |
| Genres | Pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
In 2016, Tuisku won the Best Male Artist 2015 award at Emma-gaala. His 2016 album En kommentoi received the Record of the Year and Best Pop Album of the Year awards.[4]
Career
En kommentoi
Tuisku's 10th album En kommentoi was released in May 2015. The album spent nine weeks at number one on the Official Finnish Album Chart.[5]
After the success of the album he embarked on the Peto on irti tour. In April 2016 he sold out two concerts at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki. The two concerts gathered together over 22 000 fans.[6]
Other ventures
Tuisku appeared in the film Joulutarina in 2007. He has also voiced Arthur in the movie Shrek the Third.[7] In 2010 Tuisku won the Finnish version of Dancing with the Stars.[8] He participated in the Vain elämää television show's fourth season in 2015.
Tuisku is well-known for his flamboyant and extravagant style. He is also active as a fashion designer.[9][10] In April 2016 Antti Tuisku released his first clothing line Antti Tuisku by Seppälä in collaboration with the Finnish clothing chain Seppälä.[11] He was the host of Uuden musiikin kilpailu 2021.
Tuisku ended his career in 2023.[12]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Peak position | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN [13] | |||
| 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 | – |
Compilation albums
| Year | Title | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| FIN [13] | ||
| 2007 | Aikaa – Greatest Hits Vol. 1 | 10 |
Others
| Year | Title | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| FIN [13] | ||
| 2004 | Ensimmäinen Deluxe | 3 |
| 2007 | Hengitän [Special Edition] | 28 |
EPs
| Year | Title | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| FIN [13] | ||
| 2021 | Master Workout | 1 [14] |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN [13] | |||
| 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 [15] | – | |
| "Lämmin lumi peittää maan" | 15 [16] | – | |
| 2019 | "Joku raja" | 4 [17] | Vain elämää kausi 10 |
| "Minun Suomeni" | 6 [18] | ||
| 2021 | "Treenaa" | 1 [19] | Master Workout |
| "Kipee" | 4 [20] | ||
| "Huonoja ideoita" (featuring Erika Vikman) | 12 [21] | Non-album single | |
| 2022 | "Koti" | 4 [22] | Sisään ja ulos |
| "Grindr Mayhem" (featuring Bess) | 7 [23] | ||
| 2023 | "Baila por mi" | 11 [24] | |
| "Auto jää" (featuring Käärijä) | 6 [25] | ||
| "Tähdet" | 34 [26] |
Other charted songs
| Year | Title | Peak position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN [13] | |||
| 2015 | "Pojat" | 8 | Vain elämää kausi 4 – päivä |
| 2020 | "Valittu kansa" | 1 | Valittu kansa |
| "Häitä ja hautajaisii" | 5 | ||
| "Jesse on mun frendi" | 8 | ||
| "Kerran vuodes kirkkoon" | 9 | ||
| "Bailantai" | 11 | ||
| "Jumalan kämmenellä" | 13 | ||
| "Pyhä kosketus" | 14 | ||
| "Mistä minä tiedän" | 16 | ||
| "Pidä tunkkis" | 19 |
See also
References
External links
- Official website (in Finnish)