Theo Thomson is a Malawian born singer, songwriter.[1][2] Thomson is owner of the Blantyre-based Matalala Recording Studio.[2] He lived in the UK, where he gained an interest in music with rapid artists productions performing and moved back to Malawi to expand his music career.[3] His father is a former DJ and owner of Fm 101 Power radio Oscar Thomson.[1] He is also the grandson of former Malawian Minister of Trade and Industry, Harry Thomson.[4]
After years of collaborations on various tracks, he released his own debut album 'Gypsy' in 2010.[5] His latest track ‘So Amazing’ received overwhelming requests and airplay on Malawi's state and private owned radios.[1] It was at number one for a few weeks on the Malawian charts.[5] The song has been popular in Zimbabwe, and he has also performed the song as an opening act on MTV's Big Brother Africa.[6][7] His songs 'Kuthentha' (On fire)' and 'Stutter' have been featured on popular music stations Channel O and MTV.[2] His music style is described as urban, R&B with a Malawian fusion.
He has collaborated with Malawian artists like Tay Grin, on his track ‘Maybe This May Be Love’ from his new yet-to-be released album ‘Nyau King’ and on the song ‘One Love One Heart’ by Tapps Bandawe that also features Nigerian artist, 2face Idibia and Zambian K’millian.[1]
Music
edit- 'Gypsy' (Album) 2010[5]
- 'so Amazing' (single)
- 'Kuthentha' (single)
- Stutter (single)
- Gypsy;Awake (EP)
White Elephant (Album)
Dolo (single)
References
edit- ^ a b c d "R&B/pop sensation Theo Thomson conquers Malawi | NyasaTimes: Malawi breaking news". Archived from the original on 2009-09-10.
- ^ a b c "Zimbo a hit on Channel O". 23 November 2010.
- ^ http://fm101.mw/nyatwa%20flava.html [dead link]
- ^ "Home".
- ^ a b c "Home".
- ^ "Exploring the Benefits of Delta 9 Gummies". Bigbrotherafrica. September 1, 2015.
- ^ "Theo Thomson - Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source". www.newsday.co.zw. Archived from the original on 2011-07-26.