New Song From Mixtape Master Theophilus London
Last year, KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez proclaimed his love for Brooklyn rapper, songwriter and producer Theophilus London after the release of his “This Charming Mixtape,” citing his unique “mash up…
By Rachel Reynolds • • 1 min readLast year, KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez proclaimed his love for Brooklyn rapper, songwriter and producer Theophilus London after the release of his “This Charming Mixtape,” citing his unique “mash up of 90’s techno drum beats, indie rock attitude, and dark synth sounds with a twist of 80’s hip hop symbolism and aesthetics.”
Theophilus’ debut full length is set for a Spring release and, in the meantime, he’s putting out the Lovers Holiday EP on February 8, featuring “Why Even Try” with vocals by Sara Quin of Tegan & Sara. Stream it below and go here for a free download.
He says the EP “documents what live is in 2011.” Interested to hear the whole thing!
Lovers Holiday EP Tracklisting
Why Even Try (Ft. Sara Quin)
Strange Love
Girls Girls $
Wine And Chocolates
Flying Overseas (Ft. Solange Knowles)
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p.s.: The artist dropped by KCRW’s studios last year to perform “Groove Me” with Maximum Balloon, a solo project from TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek. Below is a video for his track “Humdrum Town.”