Theo Thomson

Theo Thomson is a Malawian born singer, songwriter.[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)

gollark: I got it down to between xx:00 and xx:06.

gollark: I mean, I'd prefer it *not* die. It's a siyat.

gollark: Wait, you need to get it *that* accurately? Timing my experiment is going to be !!FUN!!.

gollark: *oopsles*

gollark: AP times are down, interestingly; due to the hypothetical release?

References

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[1] ttp://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html

[2] ttp://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-11-23-zimbo-a-hit-on-channel-o

[3] ttp://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-11-23-zimbo-a-hit-on-channel-o

[4] ttp://fm101.mw/nyatwa%20flava.html

[5] ttp://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html

[6] ttp://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] ttp://www.nationmw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231%3Atheo-thomson-gives-a-glimpse-of-gypsy&Itemid=214

[8] ttp://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html

[9] ttp://www.nationmw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231%3Atheo-thomson-gives-a-glimpse-of-gypsy&Itemid=214

[10] ttp://www.bigbrotherafrica.com/forum/Thread-Day-84-BBA-4-Live-Update?page=2

[11] ttp://www.newsday.co.zw/person/theo-thomson

[12] ttp://www.newsday.co.zw/article/2010-11-23-zimbo-a-hit-on-channel-o

[13] ttp://www.nyasatimes.com/entertainment/rbpop-sensation-theo-thomson-conquers-malawi.html

[14] ttp://www.nationmw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231%3Atheo-thomson-gives-a-glimpse-of-gypsy&Itemid=214