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. Téo has worked with

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Early life

Arias was born in

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Career

Arias started his career as an actor before launching his musical career in 2017 and released his debut single "Uno Dos" which featured his longtime friend Jaden Smith. The following year, he released 2 singles "Palm Trees" and "Orso (off top)". Since then he has released multiple singles including "Americano", "UNI2", "Hope 4" and "Buzzed" which featured American singer Willow Smith. His debut studio album "¿Téo?" was released in August 2018. In 2021, his second studio album "Sol" was released. Arias performed at the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Arias, Mateo Living people American male actors American male singer-songwriters American rappers American people of Colombian descent Male actors from Atlanta