Mtendere Mandowa, better known by his stage name Teebs, is an American record producer and visual artist from Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the My Hollow Drum collective. He is also one half of the duo Sons of the Morning.

Life and career

Born in The Bronx, Mandowa was raised by parents from Malawi and Barbados. Teebs released his first album, '' Ardour'', on

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in 2010. ''

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'' called it "one of the most delicate and lovely albums of the year". It was followed by a compilation album, ''Collections 01'', released on Brainfeeder in 2011. In 2013, Sons of the Morning, his collaborative project with Prefuse 73, released the debut EP, ''Speak Soon Volume One'', on Yellow Year Records. In 2014, Teebs released his second studio album, '' Estara'', on Brainfeeder.

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.

Discography

Studio albums

* '' Ardour'' (2010) * '' Estara'' (2014) * ''Anicca'' (2019)

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)

Productions

* Captain Murphy - "The Prisoner" from ''

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'' (2012)

Remixes

* Populous with Short Stories - "Only Hope (Teebs Remix)" from ''Remixed in Basic'' (2010) * Nosaj Thing - "Caves (Teebs Remix)" from ''Drift Remixed'' (2010) *

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- "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)

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Teebs American hip hop record producers Living people Musicians from Los Angeles American people of Malawian descent American people of Barbadian descent American artists African-American artists 1987 births Record producers from California 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American people