Theophilus Musa London (born February 23, 1987) is a Trinidadian-born American rapper and singer.
Early life
London was born in Trinidad, and later moved to Brooklyn, New York. He then moved to the Poconos and graduated from Pocono Mountain East High School in 2006.
She has toured internationally with The Weeknd and was also nominated for the Sound of 2014 award by the BBC and an MTV Brand New Nominee in 2014. On May 3, 2014, Banks was dubbed as an "Artist to Watch" by FoxWeekly.
Early life
Jillian Rose Banks was born in Orange County, California. Banks started writing songs at the age of fifteen. She taught herself piano when she received a keyboard from a friend to help her through her parents' divorce. She says she "felt very alone and helpless. I didn't know how to express what I was feeling or who to talk to."
Career
2013–present: Breakthrough and Goddess
Banks used the audio distribution website SoundCloud to put out her music before securing a record deal. Her friend Lily Collins used her contacts to pass along her music to people in the industry; specifically Katy Perry's DJ Yung Skeeter, and she began working with the label Good Years Recordings. Her first official single, called "Before I Ever Met You" was released in February 2013. The song which had been on a private SoundCloud page ended up being played by BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe. Banks released her first EP Fall Over by IAMSOUND Records and Good Years Recordings.Billboard called her a "magnetic writer with songs to obsess over." Banks released her second EP called London by Harvest Records and Good Years Recordings in 2013 to positive reviews from music critics, receiving a 78 from Metacritic. Her song "Waiting Game" from the EP was featured in the 2013 Victoria's Secret holiday commercial.
London and the Thames were named in 1793 by Lord Simcoe, who proposed the site for the capital of Upper Canada. The first European settlement was between 1801 and 1804 by Peter Hagerman. The village was founded in 1826 and incorporated in 1855. Since then, London has grown to be the largest Southwestern Ontario municipality and Canada's 11th largest municipality, having annexed many of the smaller communities that surrounded it.
London is a regional centre of health care and education, being home to the University of Western Ontario, Fanshawe College, and several hospitals. The city hosts a number of musical and artistic exhibits and festivals, which contribute to its tourism industry, but its economic activity is centred on education, medical research, insurance, and information technology. London's university and hospitals are among its top ten employers. London lies at the junction of Highway 401 and 402, connecting it to Toronto, Windsor, and Sarnia. It also has an international airport, train and bus station.
Charles Dickens' works are especially associated with London which is the setting for many of his novels. These works do not just use London as a backdrop but are about the city and its character.
Dickens described London as a Magic lantern, a popular entertainment of the Victorian era, which projected images from slides. Of all Dickens' characters 'none played as important a role in his work as that of London itself', it fired his imagination and made him write. In a letter to John Forster, in 1846, Dickens wrote 'a day in London sets me up and starts me', but outside of the city, 'the toil and labour of writing, day after day, without that magic lantern is IMMENSE!!'
However, of the identifiable London locations that Dickens used in his work, scholar Clare Pettitt notes that many no longer exist, and, while 'you can track Dickens' London, and see where things were, but they aren't necessarily still there'.
In addition to his later novels and short stories, Dickens' descriptions of London, published in various newspapers in the 1830s, were released as a collected edition Sketches by Boz in 1836.
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published: 07 Nov 2012
Why Even Try (feat. Sara Quin)
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Why Even Try (feat. Sara Quin) · Theophilus London · Sara Quin
Timez Are Weird These Days
℗ 2011 Reprise Records
Mixing Engineer: Alexis Smith
Engineer, Producer: Ariel Rechtshaid
Masterer: Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Mixing Engineer: Dan Carey
Mixer: Dan Carey
Additional Scratching: Diplo
Vocals: Theophilus London
Writer: Ariel Rechtshaid
Writer: Justin Raisen
Writer: Sara Quin
Writer: Theophilus London
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published: 07 Aug 2015
Theophilus London - Why Even Try (RAC Mix)
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Original by Theophilus London.
Remix by André Allen Anjos.
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published: 03 Apr 2012
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I have the lyrics to Why even try here on screen and in the description. I also have them below. If there are any requests fill free to inbox me. C: Enjoy
*Lyrics
you stole my heart like a thief in the night
stopped in hethen tracks in the middle of the fight
don't make it right- let the brimstones burn
i'll let you live yours, now let me have my turn
i bet you thought, thinking you could stop time
a few hours ahead baby girl not mine
well look ahead i know you see the stop signs
blind men know, it's not green all the time
you're driving me insane mrs. rain cloud
I'm going on the road, took the same route
now i'm tryna u-turn on the way out
the fire all around us is played out
standing on all fours on the bed
they say some things is better not said
i'll paint you red and ...
published: 28 Jul 2011
Theophilus London - "Why Even Try" LIVE
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Theophilus London performs "Why Even Try" for Billboard.com.
published: 29 Sep 2011
Theophilus London feat. Sara Quin - Why Even Try
Why Even Try - Theophilus London featuring the lovely Sara Quin from Tegan and Sara! Enjoy. I don't own the pictures or the music.
published: 01 Feb 2011
Theophilus London Feat. Selah Sue - Why even try
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published: 17 Mar 2012
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published: 24 May 2011
Theophilus London feat. Sara Quin - Why Even Try? @ Letterman 02/14/11
Theophilus London and Sara Quin performing Why Even Try? on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman on February 14, 2011.
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Why Even Try (feat. Sara Quin) · Theophilus London · Sara Quin
Timez Are Weird These Days
℗ 2011 Reprise Records
Mixing Engi...
Provided to YouTube by Reprise
Why Even Try (feat. Sara Quin) · Theophilus London · Sara Quin
Timez Are Weird These Days
℗ 2011 Reprise Records
Mixing Engineer: Alexis Smith
Engineer, Producer: Ariel Rechtshaid
Masterer: Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Mixing Engineer: Dan Carey
Mixer: Dan Carey
Additional Scratching: Diplo
Vocals: Theophilus London
Writer: Ariel Rechtshaid
Writer: Justin Raisen
Writer: Sara Quin
Writer: Theophilus London
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Why Even Try (feat. Sara Quin) · Theophilus London · Sara Quin
Timez Are Weird These Days
℗ 2011 Reprise Records
Mixing Engineer: Alexis Smith
Engineer, Producer: Ariel Rechtshaid
Masterer: Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Mixing Engineer: Dan Carey
Mixer: Dan Carey
Additional Scratching: Diplo
Vocals: Theophilus London
Writer: Ariel Rechtshaid
Writer: Justin Raisen
Writer: Sara Quin
Writer: Theophilus London
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The new album 'BOY', released 8 May on Counter Records. Pre-save: http://rac.lnk.to/BOYYo
'Never Let You Go (ft. Matthew Koma & Hilary Duff)', out now on Count...
The new album 'BOY', released 8 May on Counter Records. Pre-save: http://rac.lnk.to/BOYYo
'Never Let You Go (ft. Matthew Koma & Hilary Duff)', out now on Counter Records: https://rac.lnk.to/neverYo
Original by Theophilus London.
Remix by André Allen Anjos.
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The new album 'BOY', released 8 May on Counter Records. Pre-save: http://rac.lnk.to/BOYYo
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Original by Theophilus London.
Remix by André Allen Anjos.
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I have the lyrics to Why even try here on screen and in the description. I also have them below. If there are any requests fill free to inbox me. C: Enjoy
*Lyr...
I have the lyrics to Why even try here on screen and in the description. I also have them below. If there are any requests fill free to inbox me. C: Enjoy
*Lyrics
you stole my heart like a thief in the night
stopped in hethen tracks in the middle of the fight
don't make it right- let the brimstones burn
i'll let you live yours, now let me have my turn
i bet you thought, thinking you could stop time
a few hours ahead baby girl not mine
well look ahead i know you see the stop signs
blind men know, it's not green all the time
you're driving me insane mrs. rain cloud
I'm going on the road, took the same route
now i'm tryna u-turn on the way out
the fire all around us is played out
standing on all fours on the bed
they say some things is better not said
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
if you think you're special, you're probably not
why even try (why even try)
just living a lie (living a lie)
never been like that (never been like that)
why even try why even try to change
okay okay mrs rain cloud
make the sun shine til the days out
you're not alone, call my name out
but what if, there's no way out
and no, your words arent audible
reception is bad when i'm calling you
confusion, and it's the thought of you
Find More lyrics at www.sweetslyrics.com
you're no spy, i'm onto you
this letter was written in bitter form
so read carefully, don't get it wrong
see thats us, but thats gone
the scarecrows, in the back lawn
thats another dress, well put that on
i keep it real, is that wrong?
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
if you think you're special, you're probably not
why even try (why even try)
just living a lie (living a lie)
never been like that (never been like that)
why even try why even try to change
making little sunshine
til the days out
making your sunshine
til your calling my name out
what if there's not a simple way out
reception is bad and you're calling me now
never been like that
never be like that
break
if you think you're special, you're probably not
why even try (why even try)
just living a lie (living a lie)
never been like that (never been like that)
why even try why even try to change
I have the lyrics to Why even try here on screen and in the description. I also have them below. If there are any requests fill free to inbox me. C: Enjoy
*Lyrics
you stole my heart like a thief in the night
stopped in hethen tracks in the middle of the fight
don't make it right- let the brimstones burn
i'll let you live yours, now let me have my turn
i bet you thought, thinking you could stop time
a few hours ahead baby girl not mine
well look ahead i know you see the stop signs
blind men know, it's not green all the time
you're driving me insane mrs. rain cloud
I'm going on the road, took the same route
now i'm tryna u-turn on the way out
the fire all around us is played out
standing on all fours on the bed
they say some things is better not said
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
if you think you're special, you're probably not
why even try (why even try)
just living a lie (living a lie)
never been like that (never been like that)
why even try why even try to change
okay okay mrs rain cloud
make the sun shine til the days out
you're not alone, call my name out
but what if, there's no way out
and no, your words arent audible
reception is bad when i'm calling you
confusion, and it's the thought of you
Find More lyrics at www.sweetslyrics.com
you're no spy, i'm onto you
this letter was written in bitter form
so read carefully, don't get it wrong
see thats us, but thats gone
the scarecrows, in the back lawn
thats another dress, well put that on
i keep it real, is that wrong?
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
if you think you're special, you're probably not
why even try (why even try)
just living a lie (living a lie)
never been like that (never been like that)
why even try why even try to change
making little sunshine
til the days out
making your sunshine
til your calling my name out
what if there's not a simple way out
reception is bad and you're calling me now
never been like that
never be like that
break
if you think you're special, you're probably not
why even try (why even try)
just living a lie (living a lie)
never been like that (never been like that)
why even try why even try to change
http://www.billboard.com/column/tastemakers/theophilus-london-rules-the-tastemakers-1005374472.story
Theophilus London performs "Why Even Try" for Billboard....
http://www.billboard.com/column/tastemakers/theophilus-london-rules-the-tastemakers-1005374472.story
Theophilus London performs "Why Even Try" for Billboard.com.
http://www.billboard.com/column/tastemakers/theophilus-london-rules-the-tastemakers-1005374472.story
Theophilus London performs "Why Even Try" for Billboard.com.
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BETA TV - is a nationally syndicated (146 U.S. cities) weekly music centric TV series filmed and produced in the heart of Hollywood, showcasing at least 3 acoustic artist videos from newly signed and Indie bands in episode format. BETA emphasizes educational and pop culture segments and in-house produced music videos using the best vintage analog recording gear (Telefunken, Neve, Studer, RCA, Trident, etc) combined with the modern sounds of its instrument sponsors such as Taylor Acoustic Guitar, Sabian Cymbals, Gibraltar Hardware, etc. Filming at the BETA Studios occurs Tue-Thur of every week.
Click to tweet this video: http://clicktotweet.com/Gi04J
Twitter: http://twitter.com/THEOPHILUSL
BETA TV - is a nationally syndicated (146 U.S. cities) weekly music centric TV series filmed and produced in the heart of Hollywood, showcasing at least 3 acoustic artist videos from newly signed and Indie bands in episode format. BETA emphasizes educational and pop culture segments and in-house produced music videos using the best vintage analog recording gear (Telefunken, Neve, Studer, RCA, Trident, etc) combined with the modern sounds of its instrument sponsors such as Taylor Acoustic Guitar, Sabian Cymbals, Gibraltar Hardware, etc. Filming at the BETA Studios occurs Tue-Thur of every week.
Theophilus London and Sara Quin performing Why Even Try? on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman on February 14, 2011.
http://theophiluslondon.net/
http://tegan...
Theophilus London and Sara Quin performing Why Even Try? on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman on February 14, 2011.
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Theophilus London and Sara Quin performing Why Even Try? on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman on February 14, 2011.
http://theophiluslondon.net/
http://teganandsara.com/
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Why Even Try (feat. Sara Quin) · Theophilus London · Sara Quin
Timez Are Weird These Days
℗ 2011 Reprise Records
Mixing Engineer: Alexis Smith
Engineer, Producer: Ariel Rechtshaid
Masterer: Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
Mixing Engineer: Dan Carey
Mixer: Dan Carey
Additional Scratching: Diplo
Vocals: Theophilus London
Writer: Ariel Rechtshaid
Writer: Justin Raisen
Writer: Sara Quin
Writer: Theophilus London
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The new album 'BOY', released 8 May on Counter Records. Pre-save: http://rac.lnk.to/BOYYo
'Never Let You Go (ft. Matthew Koma & Hilary Duff)', out now on Counter Records: https://rac.lnk.to/neverYo
Original by Theophilus London.
Remix by André Allen Anjos.
Intro To RAC: http://smarturl.it/RACINTRO
RAC Discography: http://smarturl.it/RACDISCOGRAPHY
FOLLOW RAC
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I have the lyrics to Why even try here on screen and in the description. I also have them below. If there are any requests fill free to inbox me. C: Enjoy
*Lyrics
you stole my heart like a thief in the night
stopped in hethen tracks in the middle of the fight
don't make it right- let the brimstones burn
i'll let you live yours, now let me have my turn
i bet you thought, thinking you could stop time
a few hours ahead baby girl not mine
well look ahead i know you see the stop signs
blind men know, it's not green all the time
you're driving me insane mrs. rain cloud
I'm going on the road, took the same route
now i'm tryna u-turn on the way out
the fire all around us is played out
standing on all fours on the bed
they say some things is better not said
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
if you think you're special, you're probably not
why even try (why even try)
just living a lie (living a lie)
never been like that (never been like that)
why even try why even try to change
okay okay mrs rain cloud
make the sun shine til the days out
you're not alone, call my name out
but what if, there's no way out
and no, your words arent audible
reception is bad when i'm calling you
confusion, and it's the thought of you
Find More lyrics at www.sweetslyrics.com
you're no spy, i'm onto you
this letter was written in bitter form
so read carefully, don't get it wrong
see thats us, but thats gone
the scarecrows, in the back lawn
thats another dress, well put that on
i keep it real, is that wrong?
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
i'll paint you red and stick horns on your head
if you think you're special, you're probably not
why even try (why even try)
just living a lie (living a lie)
never been like that (never been like that)
why even try why even try to change
making little sunshine
til the days out
making your sunshine
til your calling my name out
what if there's not a simple way out
reception is bad and you're calling me now
never been like that
never be like that
break
if you think you're special, you're probably not
why even try (why even try)
just living a lie (living a lie)
never been like that (never been like that)
why even try why even try to change
http://www.billboard.com/column/tastemakers/theophilus-london-rules-the-tastemakers-1005374472.story
Theophilus London performs "Why Even Try" for Billboard.com.
Click to tweet this video: http://clicktotweet.com/Gi04J
Twitter: http://twitter.com/THEOPHILUSL
BETA TV - is a nationally syndicated (146 U.S. cities) weekly music centric TV series filmed and produced in the heart of Hollywood, showcasing at least 3 acoustic artist videos from newly signed and Indie bands in episode format. BETA emphasizes educational and pop culture segments and in-house produced music videos using the best vintage analog recording gear (Telefunken, Neve, Studer, RCA, Trident, etc) combined with the modern sounds of its instrument sponsors such as Taylor Acoustic Guitar, Sabian Cymbals, Gibraltar Hardware, etc. Filming at the BETA Studios occurs Tue-Thur of every week.
Theophilus London and Sara Quin performing Why Even Try? on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman on February 14, 2011.
http://theophiluslondon.net/
http://teganandsara.com/
Theophilus Musa London (born February 23, 1987) is a Trinidadian-born American rapper and singer.
Early life
London was born in Trinidad, and later moved to Brooklyn, New York. He then moved to the Poconos and graduated from Pocono Mountain East High School in 2006.
Journey starts, beneath the stars I stand alone I put all my fears to all these years swept away to know And know I run this town to be near you And know of gray skies ever turned blue I stand alone, I stand alone I stand alone, I stand alone The rain is phenomenal, I waited too far Slam it down like a domino And laying the... Said today is a new day I'm looking for new prey I'm trying to survive, trying to take in this loss The clothes don't make the man It's the man that makes the clothes And if this war doesn't end there's nothing left to fight And I'll assure you happen tonight I stand alone, I stand alone I stand alone, I stand alone And know I run this town to be near you I stand alone And know of gray skies ever turned blue Still in the confidence, the world in a dominance The deeper you get the more the reaper is prominent When Uncle Sam knock on the door, I tell them that I'm headed for the dock On the shore Sailing away,... just pack for the stay cause the feeling get, get, yeah, Yeah The war don't end and it's nothing left to fight And I assure you, happen tonight I stand alone Journey starts, beneath the stars I stand alone I put all my fears to all these years swept away to know And know I run this town to be near you And know of great skies ever turned blue I stand alone, I stand alone I stand alone, I stand alone I stand alone, I stand alone