Theophilus London featuring Devonte Hynes & Solange Knowles - Flying Overseas

Globetrotting Brooklynite Theophilus London teams up with Solange Knowles and Devonte Hynes for his latest tune “Flying Overseas” which is now available as a free download over at Green Label Sound. In addition, Mr. London shares his thoughts on his musical relationship with the Blood Orange-musician and the production process of the song’s recording.

I met Devonté Hynes of Blood Orange, who produced “Flying Overseas” and lends backing vocals – for the first time in December 2009. I was immediately intrigued by his taste in music and decided that we should work together. We have a lot of similarities musically and he’s without question one of my favorite producers today. He brings so much creative energy to everything he works on.

Flying Overseas’ was recorded in Park Slope, Brooklyn in January 2010 and then further worked on in LA. It was in LA that Solange joined us in the studio where she JAMMED out. Solange has a keen sense of melody and her voice adds a whole new level to the track.

This song is about a kid from Brooklyn having dreams of jetting off to an exotic land with a loved one. I want to inspire kids to travel. Traveling inspires my music the most. It has inspired the entire album I just finished writing.