Theo Thomson

Theo Thomson is a Malawian born musician, song writer and record label owner.[1][2] Thomson is owner of the Blantyre-based Matalala Recording Studio.[3] He lived in the UK, where he began to gain an interest in music a 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

References

  1. ↑ http://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html
  2. ↑ http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-11-23-zimbo-a-hit-on-channel-o
  3. ↑ http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-11-23-zimbo-a-hit-on-channel-o
  4. ↑ http://fm101.mw/nyatwa%20flava.html
  5. ↑ http://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html
  6. ↑ 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
  7. ↑ http://www.nationmw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231%3Atheo-thomson-gives-a-glimpse-of-gypsy&Itemid=214
  8. ↑ http://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html
  9. ↑ http://www.nationmw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231%3Atheo-thomson-gives-a-glimpse-of-gypsy&Itemid=214
  10. ↑ http://www.bigbrotherafrica.com/forum/Thread-Day-84-BBA-4-Live-Update?page=2
  11. ↑ http://www.newsday.co.zw/person/theo-thomson
  12. ↑ http://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-11-23-zimbo-a-hit-on-channel-o
  13. ↑ http://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html
  14. ↑ http://www.nationmw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231%3Atheo-thomson-gives-a-glimpse-of-gypsy&Itemid=214
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