Theo Martins

Education

University of Rhode Island. United States Army War College.

Career

Also known for his personal style, he was described as, " marches to the beat of his own drum". His European Parliament, You Can’t Do That on Television, received major attention, drawing praise from America Online, Gentlemen’s Quarterly Magazine and The Washington Post. In 2015 Martins founded Good Posture, a media venture that encompasses entertainment, music, fashion, and art

As a multimedia creative collective and record label the company serves as an umbrella for all of Martins’ endeavors.

During his freshmen year of high school Martins purchased his first set of turntables. Through this purchase he later gained local fame traveling as a tour DJ for Chris Brown, Rakim, Lloyd Banks, Cassidy and others

Theo debuts first Single After small success as a DJ, Martins wanted to pursue his career as a rapper and solo artist. Partnering with Okayplayer, website co-founded by Amir “Questlove” Thompson, Martins presented his debut mixtape, The Birth to notable acclaim.

Early 2009 saw Theophilus appearing as an opening act for rapper Drake, while the rest of 2009 was spent touring with West-Coast Hip-Hop legend Warren G, U-North-I and Kidz in The Hall for G’s “G-Files” tour, spawning 22 dates nation-wide.

In Spring of 2010 Martins collaborated with Ohio-producer $port for the release of their collaborative European Parliament, You Can’t Do That on Television, which landed Theophilus as Prefix Magazine’s, “Artist To Watch” and America Online’s, “Need To Know” artist. The mixtape drew press from Hip-Hop mega-site Rap Radar, Complex Magazine and Music Television. Martins was invited to perform alongside Lloyd Banks at his “Hunger Foreign More 2” album release at New York City’s Best Buy Theatre. In the summer of 2011 Martins traveled to Asia to support Malaysian artist Mizz Nina on her International leg of her Homecoming Tour.

The two would go on to perform their collaborative effort, “Let Maine C U Get lieutenant” together in Kota Kinabalu.

Following his return to the United States, Martins’ recorded “Take off Your Cool” (a remake of Andre 3000"s original take ) as part of New York City’s lifestyle website, Street Etiquette’s Sartorial Sounds: Style and Music Editorial. Recently relocating to Los Angeles, Martins revealed he would be working on his debut album, Wonderland.

Martins released his debut album exclusively on iTunes October 16, 2012. Martins informed the public that his music video for his single "KILLER" would be premiering on Black Entertainment Television"s 106 & Park.

The video, directed by Jon Jon Augustavo, known for his breakout music videos "Thrift Shop" & "Same Love" for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, went on to air on January 4, 2013.

In the Fall of 2013 Martins announced he would be headlining his first tour titled, The 64 Tour. The 64Tour, which spanned 15 dates throughout the North East, was introduced as an "Social Interactive tour", where Martins, accompanied with a Nintendo 64 Console, challenged fans in numerous games after his performance. Traveling through Washington, Doctorate.C, Philadelphia & Atlanta, collaborating with Fool"s Gold Records & Mad Decent Records in the process, the tour grew in attention.

With a secret show closing the tour in Rhode Island, the show saw a surprise appearance from Playboy Playmate Traci Bingham.

Upon returning from Tour, Theophilus was featured on Black Entertainment Television 106 & Park"s The Backroom. Martins" influences include, Jay Z, Kanye West, Andre 3000, Pharrell Williams, Lauryn Hill & Will Smith.

Achievements

• Martins made an early career as a child actor landing a role in Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award nominated film, Amistad.