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Theophilus London I Stand Alone (Ocelot Remix) by TheophilusLondon

Theophilus London – Why Even Try (RAC Remix) by TheophilusLondon

So this TL record drops on 7/19/11 on Warner Bros. (Available for pre-order on iTunes now).

It’s pretty good, but different from the London sound we’re accustomed to hearing. Maybe that’s because now instead of using Machinedrum aka Travis Stewart as a producer, Theophilus is using Dan Carey, who has produced for artists like Hot Chip, Lily Allen, Sia, Franz Ferdinand, The Kills, and the list goes on.

The first track, “Last Name London,” is really the best track on the entire record. It’s like Theophilus blew his load in the first three minutes and 46 seconds of the album. Everyone has different taste though, so maybe your favorite track is a different one, naturally. “Love Is Real,” is a pretty hot jam too.

The record features appearances by artists Holly Miranda and Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara. We’ve been following Theophilus London since 2008 and seen a lot of changes in his music over the past few years. Honestly, his instrumentals were way better when Machinedrum was on them–more unique and less manufactured–but since he linked up with A-Trak on the 10,000lb Hamburger Tour (taking Rye Rye’s spot on the tour), Theophilus met Kanye West and the rest is moneymaking history.

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So, yeah, somehow we missed this hotness from the free Kapps mixtape I Want You. Well, if you haven’t heard it already, now you can. You’re welcome. <3

Ohh yeah, download the full mixtape here.

Reference made to a red sofa within. That’s funny because I’m lying on a red sofa with my laptop right now.

Nerd fact: just made this track the background track for the MultiMan program for PS3 (for those who know what that is). Peas.