Mtendere Mandowa,[4] better known by his stage name Teebs, is an American record producer and visual artist from Los Angeles, California.[5] He is a member of the My Hollow Drum collective.[6] He is also one half of the duo Sons of the Morning.[7]
Teebs | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mtendere Mandowa |
| Born | April 10, 1987[1][2][better source needed] |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Hip hop,[3] Instrumental hip-hop |
| Occupation | Producer |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Labels | Brainfeeder, Svetlana Industries, All City Records, My Hollow Drum |
| Website | soundcloud |
Life and career
editBorn in The Bronx,[8] Mandowa was raised by parents from Malawi and Barbados.[9]
Teebs released his first album, Ardour, on Brainfeeder in 2010.[10] LA Weekly called it "one of the most delicate and lovely albums of the year".[11] It was followed by a compilation album, Collections 01, released on Brainfeeder in 2011.[12]
In 2013, Sons of the Morning, his collaborative project with Prefuse 73, released the debut EP, Speak Soon Volume One, on Yellow Year Records.[13] In 2014, Teebs released his second studio album, Estara, on Brainfeeder.[14] In October 2019, Teebs released his third studio album, Anicca, also on Brainfeeder, with features from Panda Bear, Pink Siifu, Sudan Archives, and more.[15]
In September 2022, Teebs released "Did It Again," a single featuring Panda Bear, along with the b-side "NES."[16]
Style and influences
editTeebs' style has been referred to as "beat music", a style which involves recording, layering, altering and organizing several sounds including harps, shakers, drum taps and even tape peeling.[9]
Discography
editStudio albums
editCompilation albums
edit- Collections 01 (2011)
EPs
edit- The Tropics EP (2010) (with Jackhigh)
- Los Angeles 6/10 (2010) (with Daedelus)
- Speak Soon Volume One (2013) (with Prefuse 73, as Sons of the Morning)
Singles
edit- "Why Like This?" (2010)
- "Did It Again" (2022) (with Panda Bear)
Productions
edit- Captain Murphy - "The Prisoner" from Duality (2012)
Remixes
edit- Populous with Short Stories - "Only Hope (Teebs Remix)" from Remixed in Basic (2010)
- Nosaj Thing - "Caves (Teebs Remix)" from Drift Remixed (2010)
- Exile - "So We Can Move (Teebs Remix)" from Radio Bonus (2010)
- Oscar McClure - "Teebs' Never Repeat It Mix" from Compost (2010)
- Flying Lotus - "Archway (Teebs Remix)" from Cosmogramma Alt Takes (2011)
- Shlohmo - "Wen Uuu (Teebs Remix)" from Vacation: Remixes (2012)
- Hundred Waters - "Boreal (Teebs Remix)" from Boreal Remix EP (2013)
References
edit- ^ "Brainfeeder Records, the artist's record label's birthday greeting to him". Facebook. April 10, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
- ^ "TEEBS – ARDOUR | Brainfeeder". Retrieved 2017-01-08.
- ^ Roberts, Randall (January 2, 2012). "Album review: Teebs' 'Collections 01'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Ranta, Alan (September 17, 2012). "Teebs - Waldorf, Vancouver, BC, September 15". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Seeto, Margot (August 4, 2010). "Teebs = DJ2". Honolulu Weekly. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Weiss, Jeff (August 30, 2010). "The birdman of Brainfeeder: Teebs premieres first single off Ardour". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Martins, Chris (August 15, 2013). "Watch Prefuse 73 and Teebs Unite in Sons of the Morning's 'The Way the Winter Passed Us'". Spin. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Weiss, Jeff (April 16, 2014). "You Can See, and Even Taste, Teebs' Music". LA Weekly. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ a b "Teebs: Better Living Through 'Beat Music'". NPR. November 19, 2010. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Patrin, Nate (November 9, 2010). "Teebs: Ardour". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Benson, Kristina (November 11, 2010). "Interview: Teebs on Art, Ardour And The Christmas Records No One Wanted". LA Weekly. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Ryce, Andrew (November 11, 2011). "Teebs: Collections 01". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (September 9, 2013). "Prefuse 73 and Teebs Announce Sons of the Morning EP, Share "A Dangerous Study of Bird Life"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Weiss, Jeff (April 16, 2014). "You Can See, and Even Taste, Teebs' Music". LA Weekly. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ "Teebs: Anicca". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ^ "Panda Bear Joins Teebs on New Song "Did It Again"". Pitchfork. 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ^ "Anicca by Teebs". Apple Music. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
External links
edit- Teebs on SoundCloud
- Teebs discography at Discogs
