Theo Thomson
Theo Thomson is a Malawian born singer, song writer.[1][2] Thomson is owner of the Blantyre-based Matalala Recording Studio.[3] 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.[4] His father is a former DJ and owner of Fm 101 Power radio Oscar Thomson.[5] He is also the grandson of former Malawian Minister of Trade and Industry, Harry Thomson.[6]
After years of collaborations on various tracks, he released his own debut album 'Gypsy' in 2010.[7] His latest track ‘So Amazing’ received overwhelming requests and airplay on Malawi’s state and private owned radios.[8] It was at number one for a few weeks on the Malawian charts.[9] The song has been popular in Zimbabwe, and has also performed the song as an opening act on MTV's Big Brother Africa.[10][11] His songs 'Kuthentha' (On fire)' and 'Stutter' have been featured on popular music stations Channel O and MTV.[12] 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.[13]
Music
- 'Gypsy' (Album) 2010[14]
- 'so Amazing'(single)
- 'Kuthentha' (single)
- Stutter (single)
- Gypsy;Awake (EP)
White Elephant (Album)
Dolo(single)
References
- ^ http://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html
- ^ http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-11-23-zimbo-a-hit-on-channel-o
- ^ http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-11-23-zimbo-a-hit-on-channel-o
- ^ http://fm101.mw/nyatwa%20flava.html
- ^ http://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html
- ^ http://www.mwnation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=613:theo-thomson-launches-gipsy-in-style&catid=43:on-the-arts&Itemid=54
- ^ http://www.nationmw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231%3Atheo-thomson-gives-a-glimpse-of-gypsy&Itemid=214
- ^ http://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html
- ^ http://www.nationmw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231%3Atheo-thomson-gives-a-glimpse-of-gypsy&Itemid=214
- ^ http://www.bigbrotherafrica.com/forum/Thread-Day-84-BBA-4-Live-Update?page=2
- ^ http://www.newsday.co.zw/person/theo-thomson
- ^ http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-11-23-zimbo-a-hit-on-channel-o
- ^ http://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html
- ^ http://www.nationmw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231%3Atheo-thomson-gives-a-glimpse-of-gypsy&Itemid=214