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Theophilus London
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Theophilus London in 2009
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| Birth name | Theophilus Musa London |
| Born | February 23, 1987 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Theophilus Musa London, born on February 23, 1987, is a talented rapper and singer. He was born in Trinidad and Tobago and later became an American artist. He is known for his unique music style that mixes different sounds.
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His Early Life
Theophilus London was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. When he was young, his family moved to New York City. He grew up in Brooklyn and finished high school at George Westinghouse High School in 2006.
His Music Career
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Theophilus London started his music journey in 2007. He quickly gained attention for his fresh sound.
First Albums and Songs
His first collection of songs, called an EP, was Lovers Holiday. It came out on February 7, 2011, through Warner Bros. Records. This EP featured other artists like Dave Sitek from TV on the Radio and Sara Quin from Tegan and Sara.
His first full album, Timez Are Weird These Days, was released on July 19, 2011. A famous producer named Dan Carey helped mix the album. Theophilus London also performed at big events like the Northside Festival in Brooklyn and the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Critics thought he would become very popular.
In February 2012, he introduced a new song called "Big Spender" to a special audience in New York.
Later Music and Collaborations
In September 2013, Theophilus London shared that his new album, Vibes, was dedicated to his aunt. He also mentioned plans for a new mixtape and an EP with Jesse Boykins.
In September 2014, it was announced that his album Vibes would be released in October. Famous artist Kanye West was the executive producer for this album, meaning he helped guide its creation. Theophilus London also appeared on the song "JFK" by Azealia Banks from her album Broke with Expensive Taste in November 2014.
In November 2016, he released a song called "Revenge" with Ariel Pink. This song used parts of an older song by the band New Musik. In October 2018, he worked with the band Tame Impala on a song called "Whiplash." They also covered an old song by Steve Monite together.
His Musical Style
Theophilus London's music is special because it mixes many different styles. Experts say his sound combines elements from soul-pop, post-punk, electronic music, and modern R&B. He has been inspired by famous musicians like Michael Jackson and Prince. He also takes inspiration from bands like Kraftwerk and The Smiths. This mix of influences gives his music a unique and exciting feel.
His Albums
Theophilus London has released several albums during his career:
- Timez Are Weird These Days (2011)
- Vibes (2014)
- Bebey (2020)
