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 he 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)

References

  1. ↑ "R&B/pop sensation Theo Thomson conquers Malawi | NyasaTimes: Malawi breaking news". Archived from the original on 2009-09-10.
  2. ↑ "Zimbo a hit on Channel O". 23 November 2010.
  3. ↑ "Zimbo a hit on Channel O". 23 November 2010.
  4. ↑ http://fm101.mw/nyatwa%20flava.html
  5. ↑ "R&B/pop sensation Theo Thomson conquers Malawi | NyasaTimes: Malawi breaking news". Archived from the original on 2009-09-10.
  6. ↑ "Home".
  7. ↑ "Home".
  8. ↑ "R&B/pop sensation Theo Thomson conquers Malawi | NyasaTimes: Malawi breaking news". Archived from the original on 2009-09-10.
  9. ↑ "Home".
  10. ↑ http://www.bigbrotherafrica.com/forum/Thread-Day-84-BBA-4-Live-Update?page=2
  11. ↑ "Theo Thomson - Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source". www.newsday.co.zw. Archived from the original on 2011-07-26.
  12. ↑ "Zimbo a hit on Channel O". 23 November 2010.
  13. ↑ "R&B/pop sensation Theo Thomson conquers Malawi | NyasaTimes: Malawi breaking news". Archived from the original on 2009-09-10.
  14. ↑ "Home".
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