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Theophilus London - I Stand Alone
Artist: Theophilus London
Producer: Jokke [of The Teddybears]
Album: Timez Are Weird These Days
Label: Warner Bros.
No doubt about it: when it comes to busting genre boundaries, Theophilus London is a breed apart. Having drawn extensively from soul, hip-hop, funk, electro and indie thus far in his burgeoning career (more than many manage in an entire career), the Brooklyn repper expands his sound yet further on the latest single off his freshman set. I Stand Alone finds Jokke (of The Teddybears) introducing pop-rock/New Wave elements behind the boards, layering keyboard arpeggios and overdriven guitar over a driving backbeat as Theophilus vents his anguish regarding… well, I’m not entirely certain. Though his abstract lyrics, riddled with off-kilter imagery (“The rain is phenomenal, the way that it falls / Slam it down like a domino and lay in the moss.”) and paradoxical pronouncements (“If this war doesn’t end, there’s nothing left to fight.”), are as ambiguous it gets, the overall package is fresh, moody and energizing. Craving more eclectic bangers? Then be sure to cop Theophilus London’s debut studio album, Timez Are Weird These Days, when it drops July 19, via Warner Bros.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on July 18, 2011
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 492 |
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I really like this track it's a nice blend and I've always had a soft spot for the alternative sound
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2011 |
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Its a solid track. Think N.E.R.D meets Coldplay.
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2919 |
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Catchy, fun, although the lyrics may not seem that, very enjoyable
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2011 |
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I love this but the beat works for me.
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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One of my favorite artists in the industry today. London does whatever he wants and it works beautifully. The masses will consume this.
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1069 |
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London reminds me so much of Kid Cudi. They have the same space out ryhme style but London isnt on the stoner path musically.
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 702 |
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Theophilus is hit or miss with me. Sometimes his music is too off the wall and feels disorganized. However, this is not the case with this track. It's catchy and original, when he' sat his best, London is unique and very creative with his music.
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 68 |
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Theo London stands definitely alone in this so called rap game!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 399 |
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real catchy
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2011 |
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Awesome
...Alternative Hip Hop maybe? |
| Posted on Jul 18, 2011 |
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honestly....hella boring compared to his tunes from the I Want You and JAM! mixtapes. if his album sounds like this, i def won't support. sick of artists compromising their creativity for the industry.
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2011 |
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Eh, I've definitely heard better from him...1.5
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2011 |
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i freakin love this and i cannot pin down the exact reason y just the total package......reallly wasn't ready to like it took me by suprise
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2011 |
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i freakin love this and i cannot pin down the exact reason y just the total package......reallly wasn't ready to like it took me by suprise
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| Posted on Aug 05, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1306 |
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Love it.
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| Posted on Sep 14, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 402 |
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Best Track on the album!
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2011 |
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