Theo Martins

Theophilus Martins III is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, actor, DJ, designer and artist.[1][2][3] His artistic output has drawn praise from GQ magazine, The Washington Post, Wallpaper Magazine.[4] Martins began his early career as a child actor landing a role in Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-nominated film,[5] Amistad.[6]

Theo Martins
Background information
Birth nameTheophilus Martins III
BornProvidence, Rhode Island, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Artist, singer, songwriter, record producer, designer
LabelsGood Posture
Websitegoodposture.us

In 2015 Martins founded Good Posture, his art & research platform that encompasses entertainment, music, fashion, and art. As a multimedia creative collective and record label the company serves as an umbrella for all of Martins’ endeavors.[7][8]

In 2017 Martins opened Cereal & Such, a breakfast cereal bar in the Virgil Village area of Los Angeles.[9][10] In 2020 Martins created Food For Thought, an digital web series told through the experiences of a modern-day first-generation Nigerian-American living with a Cereal box.[11] The show was produced by Issa Rae's, Issa Rae Productions.[12]

Life & Career

Martins credits his parents for the musical and artistic exposure while growing up. As Martins embarked into his career as a DJ & Artist, after minor success as a DJ, Martins began to pursue his career as a solo artist. Partnering with Okayplayer, a website co-founded by Amir "Questlove" Thompson, Martins presented his mixtape,The Birth.[13][14]

Martins has since released a set of EP, albums and singles. His full-length album, "TM" received praise from various publications. Martins launched Good Posture, a record label to support his musical endeavors.[15]

In 2015, Martins had collaborated with Chicago, Illinois producer Thelonious Martin. The two began collaborating after confusion over similarities between their names became incessant. "Show Me Around", which debuted on Okayplayer[16] was warmly received and the two began work on a full-length. "Bad Tendencies" premiered on The Fader September 28, 2016, and the two announced a collaborative EP.[17] Martins cites Odd Future member Anwar Carrots as the fuel behind collaborating with Martin.[17][18]

In 2019 Martins launched, "Cereal Sounds Vol. 1" a compilation album featuring, DRAM, Electric Guest, Mez & more. The album supported the launch of Martins' company, Cereal & Such, a cereal company.

Discography
Year Title
2008 The Birth[19]
2010 You Can't Do That On Television[20]
2012 Wonderland[21]
2014 Doing It For Television[22]
2017 "™"[23]
2019 Cereal Sounds Vol. 1
2020 Walking Music

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role
1997 Amistad Page
2016 End of Babes Alex[24]
2017 United Colors of Shirley As Himself[25]
2019 If You're Ready Drew[26]

References
  1. https://www.culturedmag.com/new-kids-on-the-%E2%80%AFblocks/
  2. Stewart, Allison (July 13, 2010). "Singles from Rye Rye, Theo Martins". The Washington Post.
  3. https://facultydept.com/theo-martins-cereal-and-such/}} Martins founded Cereal & Such, a cereal company in 2017.
  4. https://www.wallpaper.com/design/under-over-marta-toilet-roll-holders
  5. "Box Office Mojo". Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  6. Patillo, Sam. "Theo Martins speaks on background in music career, acting".
  7. http://www.suspendmag.com/blog/2015/9/27/good-posture-by-theophilus-martins-official-launch-party-at-dope-fairfax
  8. Theo Martins RELEASES NEW EP & DEBUTS COLLECTION EDITORIAL
  9. http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/uo_interviews_theo_martins_of_cereal__such
  10. https://la.eater.com/2017/5/15/15641510/cereal-and-such-theo-martins-virgil-village
  11. http://www.uospaces.com/15twenty/en/los-angeles-ca/blog/posts/about-theo-martins
  12. http://www.issarae.com/
  13. Nottingham, Kevin. "Theo The Birth".
  14. "Theo – The Birth". 2008. 2dopeboyz.
  15. https://www.therecreationalist.com/take-ten-theo-martins/
  16. Okayplayer. "Audio Premiere: Theophilus Martins "Show Me Around (Prod. Thelonious Martin)" – Okayplayer Okayplayer". okayplayer.com. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  17. "Theo Martins Is Only Giving Light to the Right Energy On 'Bad Tendencies'". The FADER. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  18. Okayplayer. "Theo Martins Keeps The Negative Energy Away On 'Bad Tendencies' (prod. Thelonious Martin) – Okayplayer Okayplayer". okayplayer.com. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  19. "Theo debuts The Birth".
  20. "YCDTOTV is here".
  21. "Wonderland the Debut Album by Theo Martins".
  22. "Billboard debuts Martins new EP, Doing It For Television".
  23. "Theo Martins & Thelonious Martin's '™' Due This Friday".
  24. "Jimmy Marble discusses End of Babes".
  25. "Shirley Kurata's United Colors of Shirley. Presented by NOWNESS".
  26. "Short of The Week: Youtube".
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