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Teebs
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| Birth name | Mtendere Mandowa |
| Born | April 10, 1987 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Hip hop, Instrumental hip-hop |
| Occupation(s) | Producer |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Labels | Brainfeeder, Svetlana Industries, All City Records, My Hollow Drum |
| Associated acts | My Hollow Drum, Sons of the Morning, Flying Lotus, Prefuse 73, Jackhigh |
Mtendere Mandowa, known by his stage name Teebs, is an American music producer and visual artist. He comes from Los Angeles, California. Teebs is part of a group called My Hollow Drum. He is also one half of the music duo Sons of the Morning.
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Teebs' Early Life and Music Journey
Mtendere Mandowa was born in The Bronx. His parents came from Malawi and Barbados.
Teebs' First Albums
Teebs released his first album, Ardour, in 2010. It was released by Brainfeeder, a record label. The album was called "one of the most delicate and lovely albums of the year" by LA Weekly. In 2011, he released a collection of songs called Collections 01, also with Brainfeeder.
Collaborations and New Music
In 2013, Teebs worked with Prefuse 73 on a project called Sons of the Morning. They released their first EP (a short album) called Speak Soon Volume One.
In 2014, Teebs released his second studio album, Estara, with Brainfeeder. Later, in October 2019, his third album, Anicca, came out. This album featured other artists like Panda Bear, Pink Siifu, and Sudan Archives.
In September 2022, Teebs released a new song called "Did It Again." This song also featured Panda Bear. It came with another song called "NES."
Teebs' Unique Music Style
Teebs' music style is often called "beat music." He creates his sounds by recording, layering, and changing different noises. These can include sounds from harps, shakers, drum taps, and even tape peeling. He then organizes these sounds to make his unique songs.
Teebs' Music Releases
Studio Albums
- Ardour (2010)
- Estara (2014)
- Anicca (2019)
Compilation Albums
- Collections 01 (2011)
Extended Plays (EPs)
- The Tropics EP (2010) (with Jackhigh)
- Los Angeles 6/10 (2010) (with Daedelus)
- Speak Soon Volume One (2013) (with Prefuse 73, as Sons of the Morning)
Singles
- "Why Like This?" (2010)
- "Did It Again" (2022) (with Panda Bear)
Songs Teebs Produced
- Captain Murphy - "The Prisoner" from Duality (2012)
Songs Teebs Remixed
- Populous with Short Stories - "Only Hope (Teebs Remix)" from Remixed in Basic (2010)
- Nosaj Thing - "Caves (Teebs Remix)" from Drift Remixed (2010)
- Exile - "So We Can Move (Teebs Remix)" from Radio Bonus (2010)
- Oscar McClure - "Teebs' Never Repeat It Mix" from Compost (2010)
- Flying Lotus - "Archway (Teebs Remix)" from Cosmogramma Alt Takes (2011)
- Shlohmo - "Wen Uuu (Teebs Remix)" from Vacation: Remixes (2012)
- Hundred Waters - "Boreal (Teebs Remix)" from Boreal Remix EP (2013)
