Theophilus London ft. Menahan Street Band - "Rio"

Theophilus London keeps his collaborations in Brooklyn as he joins forces with instrumental group Menahan Street Band to present "Rio," his “introduction to the vibe I’m taking for my next, still-untitled full-length.”

If you need to take a mental tropical vacation, hit play below and mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 16 when "Rio" goes live on iTunes.


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Previously: Paris 96 (Theophilus London & Jesse Boykins III) - "Afternoon"

Paris 96 (Theophilus London & Jesse Boykins III) - "Afternoon"

Collectively known as Paris 96, Theophilus London and Jesse Boykins III  have banded together to "keep the faucet running, panties dropping, ladies screaming, niggas scheming but not hating :), french loving etc."

They sound like superheroes to me! Stream and download Paris 96's first offering "Afternoon" below, and look for the EP to drop this April.


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Previously:

• Theophilus London - Rose Island, Vol. 1 [New Mixtape]
• Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X - Black Orpheus

Theophilus London - Rose Island, Vol. 1 [New Mixtape]

This one's for the LVRS! Theophilus London had the internet goin nuts last night when he dropped his new mixtape Rose Island, Vol. 1, and it was for good reason. He's already demonstrated how smooth the tape would be with the singles "Take It Off," and the Big Boi featured "She Said OK," and he's had us holding our breath waiting to get a hold of the A$AP Rocky featured banger "Big Spender."

Download those tracks and more below, which also features help from his idols Marvin Gaye and Sade, along with Lunice, Star City, and MachineDrum.

Download: Theophilus London: Rose Island, Vol. 1

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Previously: Theophilus London - Golden (Prod. Twin Shadow)

Theophilus London - Golden (Prod. Twin Shadow)

Theophilus London's EP Lovers Holiday II: Rose Island is quickly approaching, and he provides yet another track to hold us over. Check out the Twin Shadow produced "Golden" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts!



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Previously: Big Boi & Theophilus London - She Said OK ft. Tre Luce

Big Boi & Theophilus London - She Said OK ft. Tre Luce

Big Boi and Theophilus London team up on "She Said OK," a track whose lyrics will probably throw you off guard at first. Nothing safe for work about this song, but I can't act like it's not a smooth track. "She Said OK" is set to appear on both Big Boi's sophomore solo album Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors and Theo's Lover's Holiday II: Rose Island.



Previously:

• DJ Drama - Ain't No Way Around It (Remix) ft. Future, Big Boi & Young Jeezy [Music Video]
• Theophilus London - Morning Kisses

Theophilus London - Morning Kisses

Theophilus London gives you another track to add to your "Can I Hit It In The Morning" playlists with "Morning Kisses," his latest leak from the forthcoming Lovers Holiday II: Rose Island.


Download: Theophilus London - Morning Kisses

Props to DJ Semtex

Previously: Theophilus London - All Around The World [VIDEO]

Theophilus London - All Around The World [VIDEO]

If you've seen Theophilus London's commercial for Bing, this song will probably sound familiar. Just like the title says, the Brooklyn emcee performs "All Around The World" in the music video for the guitar laced track.



Props to Stupid Dope

Previously: Theophilus London ft. A$AP Rocky - Big Spender

Theophilus London ft. A$AP Rocky - Big Spender

Theophilus London's new single "Big Spender" featuring A$AP Rocky is finally out in full, and after all of the hype, I think it delivers! Check out the DJ Carnage produced single below, and hit the comments with your thoughts!


Theophilus London ft. A$AP Rocky - Big Spender Lyrics

Props to Get Right Music

Previously: Theophilus London ft. A$AP Rocky - Big Spender [Single Artwork]

Theophilus London ft. A$AP Rocky - Big Spender [Single Artwork]

Brooklyn meets Harlem on the cover to Theophilus London's new single "Big Spender" featuring A$AP Rocky. After teasing us with the performance and studio session, the track will finally be in our hands on April 15th.

Props to Def Pen Radio

Previously:

• Theophilus London ft. Blood Orange - Take It Off (Dim The Lights) [Pharrell Cover]
• A$AP Rocky - Niggas In Paris Freestyle [VIDEO]

Theophilus London ft. Blood Orange - Take It Off (Dim The Lights) [Pharrell Cover]

"Take It Off (Dim The Lights)" is one of my favorite Pharrell tracks of all time and I'm glad someone else appreciates it. Check out Theophilus London and Devonte Hynes (A.K.A. Blood Orange) as they cover the SERTAfied track and put their own spin on it.

Theophilus London ft. Blood Orange - Take It Off (Dim The Lights)

Download: Theophilus London ft. Blood Orange - Take It Off (Dim The Lights) | Alternate

Props to 2DB

Previously: Theophilus London & Solange Perform "Flying Overseas" Live At SXSW [VIDEO]

Theophilus London & Solange Perform "Flying Overseas" Live At SXSW [VIDEO]

"Flying Overseas" is easily my favorite Theophilus London track, and I'm happy he and Solange were reunited at SXSW to perform it live. Watch LA Stereo TV's footage of the performance below, and make sure you check out the original track HERE.



Props to Nah Right

Previously: Theophilus London Premieres "Big $pender" During Toronto Show [VIDEO]

Theophilus London Premieres "Big $pender" During Toronto Show [VIDEO]

Theophilus London gave us an inside look at the recording of his A$AP Rocky featured track "Big $pender" last month, and now he's premiered the full track during his Toronto set of his Tour De Roses.  Lovers Holiday II: Rose Island is coming soon!



Props to AO!

Previously: Theophilus London & A$AP Rocky - Big $pender [Studio Session]

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 16: Meet Glass!

A LOT has changed since I dropped Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 15 in January.  The site has grown tremendously and the most noticeable changes are the brand new logo, layout and mascot.  You've probably already noticed him/her already, but consider GUE Radio, Vol. 16 an introduction to Glass, The Gangsta Emoticon.

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 16 features much of the new music posted on the site within the past month, and like I always say, this one is my best mix yet.  With a diverse selection of artists ranging from Big K.R.I.T. to Azealia Banks and Meek Mill to M.I.A., I think you'll really enjoy this one.

Stream or download the mix below, and hit the jump for a detailed tracklisting! Hit up the comments with your thoughts and requests for the next mix!

Download: Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 16 (Hulkshare)

Theophilus London & A$AP Rocky - Big $pender [Studio Session]

I bet you wouldn't have guessed that Brooklyn rapper and fashonisto Theophilus London and Harlem's most wanted A$AP Rocky would make some music together.  From the looks of this clip, the collaboration is going to be genius because the track GOES.  Let me know what you think of their song "Big $pender" so far by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!



Props to the family at Rap Genius

Previously:

• Theophilus London - Last Night (LVRS Anthem)
• A$AP Rocky - Celebration

Theophilus London - Last Night (LVRS Anthem)

Theophilus London instroduces us to his upcoming project Lovers Holiday II: ROSE ISLAND with the lead single "Last Night (LVRS Anthem)," which I think is a definite crossover track that hip hop and electro-techno fans can both like. Listen below and let me know what you think of Theophilus's new track by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Theophilus London - Last Night (LVRS Anthem) [Mobile Friendly]

Download: Theophilus London - Last Night (LVRS Anthem)

Props to Complex

Previously: Theophilus London - LVRS of God [Short Film]

Theophilus London - LVRS of GOD [Film]

Theophilus London is an artist I admire because he seems fearless.  He makes the kind of music that he wants and he isn't hesitant to think outside the box and blow everyone's mind with his art.  Check out the short film, LVRS of GOD below which chronicles Theophilus London as he attempts to make his mark on the world just like his idols.


Directed by Paul Rojanathara & Davis Johnson

Props to Nah Right

Previously: New Music Video: Theophilus London - Wine and Chocolates

New Music Video: Theophilus London - Wine and Chocolates

New music video for the fashion giant, Theophilus London.  This is part of Restless Films x Nah Right's "One Shot" video series, and I'm looking forward to more.  Timez Are Weird These Days is out now!



Props to Nah Right

Previously: New Music Video: Theophilus London - I Stand Alone

New Music Video: Theophilus London - "I Stand Alone"

Theophilus London is a giant, pimping, fashion cowboy in this music video for "I Stand Alone." I really Theophilus London and I've been vibing to his music since hearing "Flying Overseas" with Solange.  I understand his music's not for everybody, but let it be known that this Brooklyn kid can spit.

"I Stand Alone" is the second single from Theophilus's Timez Are Weird These Days, which is on sale at iTunes now.

Props to Gowhere Hip Hop