Teebs
American musical artist (born 1987)
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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]
April 10, 1987[1][2][better source needed]
Teebs | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mtendere Mandowa 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
Born 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
Teebs' 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
Studio albums
Compilation albums
- Collections 01 (2011)
EPs
- 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
- "Why Like This?" (2010)
- "Did It Again" (2022) (with Panda Bear)
Productions
- Captain Murphy - "The Prisoner" from Duality (2012)
Remixes
- 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)
- The Go! Team - "Get It Together (Teebs Remix)" from Thunder, Lightning, Strike Remixed (2025)
