Is Theophilus London One Of The Most Original Hip-Hop Artists Of The Moment? Take A Look (Audio)
Some Heads aren’t sure what quite to make of Theophilus London. This is an artist who isn’t quite a MC, isn’t quite a singer, but fits uniquely in the changing landscape of what a rapper might be in 2014. He’s a fashion icon (it is New York City Fashion Week after all), while his musical presence is still making its way. Today, Theo dropped off “Take A Look” at Style.com. Short of the big guns (Kanye West and Drake), what rapper do you know that could do that without reaching?
What’s more, the song really works, but is probably more TV On The Radio or Nine Inch Nails than your Big Sean or J. Cole vibes, but as one of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars completely ignored convention, why shouldn’t guys just getting started?
As we discuss “what is Hip-Hop, anyway,” what do you think about this?