Theophilus London is not new in any way. He has dropped a mixtape every year since 2008, and an EP and album in 2011. He has also performed around the World, has endorsement deals with Bing and Mountain Dew, and is heralded for his retro style. And umm some of you may have noticed him in 90210's first episode for Season 4.
I came across the 24 year old Brooklyn-based electro-rapper on worldfamousnaijablog back in 2009 (you should check that blog out, its one of my inspirations for starting S.O.D.); I don't remember what song it was but I was immediately drawn to his 'different' sounding music with his cool lyrical flow and mashing of rap with retro electro beats.
One of my favourite tracks is Crazy Cousins off his 2009 mixtape, This Charming Mixtape. Its crazy and fun...and theres bongos. Theres also A Stranger's Heart off his I Want You mixtape, with its psychedelic vibe. Then theres his latest song which i just blogged about. His music varies in style from rap to contemporary R&B to soul-pop and new wave to electro. Its no surprise he cites Michael Jackson and Prince as some of his influences.
Check out some songs and the video for I Stand Alone below. Theres also some more stuff after the cut.
For more on Theophilus London check out:
Website
Crazy Cousins
A Stranger's Heart
I Stand Alone
Last Name London
I Stand Alone
Last Name London
Theophilus London - LVRS of GOD
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