Theophilus London – I Want You (Mixtape)

April 28, 2010 ⋅ Uncategorized ⋅ by Petar Kujundzic ⋅ 440 Views

After a string of audible teasers that appeared in the past weeks, Theophilus London eventually releases his I Want You-mixtape. This talented Brooklynite continues his critically acclaimed unique blend of LA electrofunk, UK indie, tropical escapade and obscure afropop with original rhymes. With a new full-length album in the works, expect the number of Mr. London followers to grow quickly. Enjoy.

Photo: Kyle Dean Reinford

Shortly before we got his third mixtape I WANT YOU, Theophilus London released a DIY promo video for the track “Life Of A Lover”. The record loops lazily to show us a new look: pretty girls dancing with each other at a show, young dudes headnodding, the crush of cameras and hard flash that now follows us everywhere we go, a cut to Theophilus in monochrome riding in a Vespa gang through Chinatown en route to Brooklyn and then back to the dance—a mic cord drifting slowly in and out of the frame and his hand reaching out to bring a girl on stage. That is all and this is it: inspired by Marvin Gaye’s self-imposed European exile and controversial performance of the national anthem at the 1983 NBA All Star game, I WANT YOU is a collection of dark jams that restlessly examines the promise of love beyond lifestyle. Touching on LA electrofunk, UK indie, tropical escapade and obscure afropop you never knew existed, these are stories from the way we live now: missed connections and misunderstandings, video chats and retweets, returns and deliverables. We know today is all black everything but more to the point: this is now noir as we know it. And this is Theophilus London.

Tags: Theophilus London, Tracks

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1045010362 Joseph Hobbs

Theophilus London is the real deal! I live in Los Angeles so
I know about the music scene and he will get signed by a major record label
soon. He turns the page a little on Kanye West in the integration of other
music genres with hip-hop. London’s use of electronica and hip-hop is amazing,
maybe groundbreaking. He has a music
video for “Why Even Change” in rotation on MTV Jams so it’s just a matter of
time before he goes mainstream. Name a single artist that has been able to
accomplish this? Not a single one since the origins of most hip-hop artist are
from inter-city neighbors where electronica is not a genre of music normally
explored. London will be a rising star. He has integration of the Chemical
Brothers mixed with R&B in the track “Hey Wonderful”. Damn!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1045010362 Joseph Hobbs

Theophilus London is the real deal! I live in Los Angeles so
I know about the music scene and he will get signed by a major record label
soon. He turns the page a little on Kanye West in the integration of other
music genres with hip-hop. London’s use of electronica and hip-hop is amazing,
maybe groundbreaking. He has a music
video for “Why Even Change” in rotation on MTV Jams so it’s just a matter of
time before he goes mainstream. Name a single artist that has been able to
accomplish this? Not a single one since the origins of most hip-hop artist are
from inter-city neighbors where electronica is not a genre of music normally
explored. London will be a rising star. He has integration of the Chemical
Brothers mixed with R&B in the track “Hey Wonderful”. Damn!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1045010362 Joseph Hobbs

Theophilus London is the real deal! I live in Los Angeles so
I know about the music scene and he will get signed by a major record label
soon. He turns the page a little on Kanye West in the integration of other
music genres with hip-hop. London’s use of electronica and hip-hop is amazing,
maybe groundbreaking. He has a music
video for “Why Even Change” in rotation on MTV Jams so it’s just a matter of
time before he goes mainstream. Name a single artist that has been able to
accomplish this? Not a single one since the origins of most hip-hop artist are
from inter-city neighbors where electronica is not a genre of music normally
explored. London will be a rising star. He has integration of the Chemical
Brothers mixed with R&B in the track “Hey Wonderful”. Damn!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1045010362 Joseph Hobbs

Theophilus London is the real deal! I live in Los Angeles so
I know about the music scene and he will get signed by a major record label
soon. He turns the page a little on Kanye West in the integration of other
music genres with hip-hop. London’s use of electronica and hip-hop is amazing,
maybe groundbreaking. He has a music
video for “Why Even Change” in rotation on MTV Jams so it’s just a matter of
time before he goes mainstream. Name a single artist that has been able to
accomplish this? Not a single one since the origins of most hip-hop artist are
from inter-city neighbors where electronica is not a genre of music normally
explored. London will be a rising star. He has integration of the Chemical
Brothers mixed with R&B in the track “Hey Wonderful”. Damn!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1045010362 Joseph Hobbs

Theophilus London is the real deal! I live in Los Angeles so
I know about the music scene and he will get signed by a major record label
soon. He turns the page a little on Kanye West in the integration of other
music genres with hip-hop. London’s use of electronica and hip-hop is amazing,
maybe groundbreaking. He has a music
video for “Why Even Change” in rotation on MTV Jams so it’s just a matter of
time before he goes mainstream. Name a single artist that has been able to
accomplish this? Not a single one since the origins of most hip-hop artist are
from inter-city neighbors where electronica is not a genre of music normally
explored. London will be a rising star. He has integration of the Chemical
Brothers mixed with R&B in the track “Hey Wonderful”. Damn!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1045010362 Joseph Hobbs

Theophilus London is the real deal! I live in Los Angeles so
I know about the music scene and he will get signed by a major record label
soon. He turns the page a little on Kanye West in the integration of other
music genres with hip-hop. London’s use of electronica and hip-hop is amazing,
maybe groundbreaking. He has a music
video for “Why Even Change” in rotation on MTV Jams so it’s just a matter of
time before he goes mainstream. Name a single artist that has been able to
accomplish this? Not a single one since the origins of most hip-hop artist are
from inter-city neighbors where electronica is not a genre of music normally
explored. London will be a rising star. He has integration of the Chemical
Brothers mixed with R&B in the track “Hey Wonderful”. Damn!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1045010362 Joseph Hobbs

Theophilus London is the real deal! I live in Los Angeles so
I know about the music scene and he will get signed by a major record label
soon. He turns the page a little on Kanye West in the integration of other
music genres with hip-hop. London’s use of electronica and hip-hop is amazing,
maybe groundbreaking. He has a music
video for “Why Even Change” in rotation on MTV Jams so it’s just a matter of
time before he goes mainstream. Name a single artist that has been able to
accomplish this? Not a single one since the origins of most hip-hop artist are
from inter-city neighbors where electronica is not a genre of music normally
explored. London will be a rising star. He has integration of the Chemical
Brothers mixed with R&B in the track “Hey Wonderful”. Damn!
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bozeno

16 soles of fire, okk eright ye, I LIKE
bozeno

16 soles of fire, okk eright ye, I LIKE
http://jordan3-2-none.deviantart.com/ Astroblack

Ted: “critically acclaimed” hahah, by who?

Me: google TL and sift through each article

Ted: worst artist of 2010

Me: lol try listening to prime time radio

Ted: hes not doing anything new, hes a bootleg kanye at best

Me: imo, I think he is. Listen to his discog and you’ll see that. and he sounds nothing like kanye.
http://jordan3-2-none.deviantart.com/ Astroblack

Ted: “critically acclaimed” hahah, by who?

Me: google TL and sift through each article

Ted: worst artist of 2010

Me: lol try listening to prime time radio

Ted: hes not doing anything new, hes a bootleg kanye at best

Me: imo, I think he is. Listen to his discog and you’ll see that. and he sounds nothing like kanye.
mickeydiff

love all his music. everyone has their opinions no need to get stupid over it, his music is great, and ted obviously didnt get his coffee today
mickeydiff

love all his music. everyone has their opinions no need to get stupid over it, his music is great, and ted obviously didnt get his coffee today
gmoney

overhyped,,,oh wait, i forgot what site i was on….
gmoney

overhyped,,,oh wait, i forgot what site i was on….
matt

its not what you know, its who you know, and who knows you! hes no better than the average new comers.
matt

its not what you know, its who you know, and who knows you! hes no better than the average new comers.
matt

its not what you know, its who you know, and who knows you! hes no better than the average new comers.
matt

its not what you know, its who you know, and who knows you! hes no better than the average new comers.
http://pastichelumumba.tumblr.com Lumumba

“Flying Overseas” is my new anthem. I’ve been waiting for this mixtape since I saw him at One Step Beyond. His style is truly unique in today’s hip hop scene.
http://pastichelumumba.tumblr.com Lumumba

“Flying Overseas” is my new anthem. I’ve been waiting for this mixtape since I saw him at One Step Beyond. His style is truly unique in today’s hip hop scene.
http://pastichelumumba.tumblr.com Lumumba

“Flying Overseas” is my new anthem. I’ve been waiting for this mixtape since I saw him at One Step Beyond. His style is truly unique in today’s hip hop scene.
http://pastichelumumba.tumblr.com Lumumba

“Flying Overseas” is my new anthem. I’ve been waiting for this mixtape since I saw him at One Step Beyond. His style is truly unique in today’s hip hop scene.
http://twitter.com/dalejandro dalejandro

Dude that was tight! come to canada!
http://twitter.com/dalejandro dalejandro

Dude that was tight! come to canada!
http://twitter.com/dalejandro dalejandro

Dude that was tight! come to canada!
http://twitter.com/dalejandro dalejandro

Dude that was tight! come to canada!
http://theoverthrow. Caleb

I’m curious to hear what @ted is producing that legitimizes his obnoxious disdain for Theo. Evidently, not shit since he has enough time to post like 5 comments on an artist he doesn’t even like..or maybe he channels his aimless hate to inspire some gay ass emo rap.

PS @teds dad: You should have paid that stripper to have an abortion.
http://GiveTheDrummaSome.com Half

LOL @ “He doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page” funniest shit I read all day.

But yea, the cohesiveness of the tape is dope.

“Cold Pillow” off of TCM is still >__________ though.
http://GiveTheDrummaSome.com Half

LOL @ “He doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page” funniest shit I read all day.

But yea, the cohesiveness of the tape is dope.

“Cold Pillow” off of TCM is still >__________ though.
DJ.EARL ( THE GRANWIZERD)

THIS DUDE IS THE SHIT…..VERY DIFFERENT WITH SKILLZ……HE GO’S IN ON SUN OTHER SHIT THAT OTHER PPL ARE SCARED TO DO…………..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
DJ.EARL ( THE GRANWIZERD)

THIS DUDE IS THE SHIT…..VERY DIFFERENT WITH SKILLZ……HE GO’S IN ON SUN OTHER SHIT THAT OTHER PPL ARE SCARED TO DO…………..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
DJ.EARL ( THE GRANWIZERD)

THIS DUDE IS THE SHIT…..VERY DIFFERENT WITH SKILLZ……HE GO’S IN ON SUN OTHER SHIT THAT OTHER PPL ARE SCARED TO DO…………..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
DJ.EARL ( THE GRANWIZERD)

THIS DUDE IS THE SHIT…..VERY DIFFERENT WITH SKILLZ……HE GO’S IN ON SUN OTHER SHIT THAT OTHER PPL ARE SCARED TO DO…………..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
http://zetnom16.blogspot.com Ranard

I think it’s dope…to each his own is what i say…the people that don’t like this probably likes the creativity of the great gucci mane or plies (when i said great i was being sarcastic)
http://zetnom16.blogspot.com Ranard

I think it’s dope…to each his own is what i say…the people that don’t like this probably likes the creativity of the great gucci mane or plies (when i said great i was being sarcastic)
http://zetnom16.blogspot.com Ranard

I think it’s dope…to each his own is what i say…the people that don’t like this probably likes the creativity of the great gucci mane or plies (when i said great i was being sarcastic)
http://zetnom16.blogspot.com Ranard

I think it’s dope…to each his own is what i say…the people that don’t like this probably likes the creativity of the great gucci mane or plies (when i said great i was being sarcastic)
http://5pointmagazine.com Dre

You know your doing something right when someone absolutely hates your sh*t. Not bad for a skinny kid from bk.
http://5pointmagazine.com Dre

You know your doing something right when someone absolutely hates your sh*t. Not bad for a skinny kid from bk.
http://5pointmagazine.com Dre

You know your doing something right when someone absolutely hates your sh*t. Not bad for a skinny kid from bk.
http://5pointmagazine.com Dre

You know your doing something right when someone absolutely hates your sh*t. Not bad for a skinny kid from bk.
http://aaaalvi.tumblr.com alvi

ted – just leave…

this mixtape is actually pretty amazing.
http://aaaalvi.tumblr.com alvi

ted – just leave…

this mixtape is actually pretty amazing.
http://aaaalvi.tumblr.com alvi

ted – just leave…

this mixtape is actually pretty amazing.
http://aaaalvi.tumblr.com alvi

ted – just leave…

this mixtape is actually pretty amazing.
ted

worst artist of 2010
ted

worst artist of 2010
ted

worst artist of 2010
ted

worst artist of 2010
!

you don’t have to like nor dislike his work, because the man already has a crowd following him. keep it up theophilus!
!

you don’t have to like nor dislike his work, because the man already has a crowd following him. keep it up theophilus!
!

you don’t have to like nor dislike his work, because the man already has a crowd following him. keep it up theophilus!
!

you don’t have to like nor dislike his work, because the man already has a crowd following him. keep it up theophilus!
Paul

man, lots of hate…
but I respect this dude and I dig his sound. Keep up the good work on H’BEAST as well!
Paul

man, lots of hate…
but I respect this dude and I dig his sound. Keep up the good work on H’BEAST as well!
Paul

man, lots of hate…
but I respect this dude and I dig his sound. Keep up the good work on H’BEAST as well!
Paul

man, lots of hate…
but I respect this dude and I dig his sound. Keep up the good work on H’BEAST as well!
http://qwefgvwef kid cudi

dont copu
teds dad

hey teddy your right
i could make this in 20 mins too

why dont we make a mixtape together called i hate you
then we can have babies and u can give me a blow job
teds dad

hey teddy your right
i could make this in 20 mins too

why dont we make a mixtape together called i hate you
then we can have babies and u can give me a blow job
teds dad

hey teddy your right
i could make this in 20 mins too

why dont we make a mixtape together called i hate you
then we can have babies and u can give me a blow job
teds dad

hey teddy your right
i could make this in 20 mins too

why dont we make a mixtape together called i hate you
then we can have babies and u can give me a blow job
ikonic

@ted….for someone who seems only 2 criticise I really would like 2 see u try doing anything even close 2 to what mr.london has done…….’zero creativity, zero effort,idiot’ u really should look in the mirror and u’ll clearly see ur all dis things….
ikonic

@ted….for someone who seems only 2 criticise I really would like 2 see u try doing anything even close 2 to what mr.london has done…….’zero creativity, zero effort,idiot’ u really should look in the mirror and u’ll clearly see ur all dis things….
ikonic

@ted….for someone who seems only 2 criticise I really would like 2 see u try doing anything even close 2 to what mr.london has done…….’zero creativity, zero effort,idiot’ u really should look in the mirror and u’ll clearly see ur all dis things….
ikonic

@ted….for someone who seems only 2 criticise I really would like 2 see u try doing anything even close 2 to what mr.london has done…….’zero creativity, zero effort,idiot’ u really should look in the mirror and u’ll clearly see ur all dis things….
j

so where’s your mixtape ted? would LOVE to hear it.
j

so where’s your mixtape ted? would LOVE to hear it.
http://www.5thandprospect.com kwan

eh love the production and sound. flow and lyrics are blah. dresses like a winner though.
http://www.5thandprospect.com kwan

eh love the production and sound. flow and lyrics are blah. dresses like a winner though.
will

sounds like crap.
will

sounds like crap.
will

sounds like crap.
ted

one last thing, i didnt tear your little piece of journalisim up
“critically acclaimed” hahah, by who? this idiot doesnt even have a wikipedia page
“debut album in the works” he already has a cd
great journalisim Petar Kujundzic, fucking asshole, stop writing
ted

one last thing, i didnt tear your little piece of journalisim up
“critically acclaimed” hahah, by who? this idiot doesnt even have a wikipedia page
“debut album in the works” he already has a cd
great journalisim Petar Kujundzic, fucking asshole, stop writing
ted

one last thing, i didnt tear your little piece of journalisim up
“critically acclaimed” hahah, by who? this idiot doesnt even have a wikipedia page
“debut album in the works” he already has a cd
great journalisim Petar Kujundzic, fucking asshole, stop writing
ted

on second listen, this would have taken me 20 minutes to make at most, zero creativity, zero effort, thelopious is a zero
ted

on second listen, this would have taken me 20 minutes to make at most, zero creativity, zero effort, thelopious is a zero
ted

on second listen, this would have taken me 20 minutes to make at most, zero creativity, zero effort, thelopious is a zero
ted

on second listen, this would have taken me 20 minutes to make at most, zero creativity, zero effort, thelopious is a zero
ted

get off his dick for fucks sake
hes not doing anything new, hes a bootleg kanye at best
ted

get off his dick for fucks sake
hes not doing anything new, hes a bootleg kanye at best
ted

get off his dick for fucks sake
hes not doing anything new, hes a bootleg kanye at best
ted

get off his dick for fucks sake
hes not doing anything new, hes a bootleg kanye at best
Paul

Fire…again, for sure. Loving that “Life of a Lover” track produced by theClubHouse…
also the Flying Overseas…
Paul

Fire…again, for sure. Loving that “Life of a Lover” track produced by theClubHouse…
also the Flying Overseas…
Paul

Fire…again, for sure. Loving that “Life of a Lover” track produced by theClubHouse…
also the Flying Overseas…
Paul

Fire…again, for sure. Loving that “Life of a Lover” track produced by theClubHouse…
also the Flying Overseas…

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