Theolonius Kelly
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| Birth name | Theolonius Feargus Kelly |
| Born | September 17, 1998 Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Musical Artist |
| Years active | 2015 - Present |
| Labels | Songbroker |
| Website | pettycashrecords.com |
Theolonius Feargus Kelly (born September 17, 1998), professionally known as Theolonius Kelly, is a New Zealand Musical Artist. He was also known under his middle name Feargus during the beginning of his career.
Early Life
Theolonius Kelly was born 1998 in Hamilton, New Zealand to poet and guitarist parents. He began learning music production in 2012 from his Uncle, who would take him to Elam Art School during school holidays.
Career
2015- 2017: Career beginnings
Cutting his teeth with the release of Otikes in 2015, Theo’s musical career evolved while still in High School. The single was followed by Flora and Fauna, an EP that received radio attention[1][2] in 2016. Theo left his final year of High School to pursue music, selling CD’s and playing live shows[3]; including the now published live album A Short Performance (Live).
2018 - 2022: Songbroker, Taranaki Hard, and International Collaborations.
In September of 2018 Theo signed a Publishing deal with Jan Hellreigel's New Zealand Company Songbroker Music Publishing.[4]
During 2019 Theo released Albums Feargus and Outsider. Before the year was out these were followed by the EP Fayrghus and the self titled-album Theolonius.
In 2020 Theo collaborated with Lil B for the single Hope[5], and Lord Narf for the single Blood Donor; Blood Donor receiving a positive review from The Pit London.[6]
During 2022 TV3 New Zealand's Documentary Mini-Series Taranaki Hard[7] also licensed 5 of Theo's songs. 2020 also saw the release of xo, his most popular album to date.
During 2021 Theo released the album Hollywood (Deluxe) and the Single Ocean of Emptiness. Ocean of Emptiness was described by his then Publisher Jan Hellriegel as “a beautiful electronic orchestral track"[8].
2022 saw the release of the compilation Album The Rest, a collection of previously unreleased material; some previously supplied to New Zealand DJ's for radio play[9].
December of 2022 Theo also released a remix of Ukrainian Rapper Layaboutguy's single Страшный Сон.[10]
Theo during 2022 also produced South African Rapper Gyre's single Fem Physique, receiving widespread coverage in South Africa.[11][12]
Discography
Albums
- Feargus (2019)
- Outsider (2019)
- xo (2020)
- Theolonius (2021)
- Hollywood (Deluxe) (2021)
Live Albums
- A Short Performance (Live) (2018)
Compilation Albums
- The Rest (2022)
EP's
- Flora and Fauna (2016)
- Fayrghus (2021)
Singles
- Hope feat. Lil B (2020)
- Blood Donor feat. Lord Narf (2020)
- Ocean of Emptiness (2021)
- Candle feat. KLXVD (2022)
- Страшный Сон feat. Layaboutguy (Remix) (2022)
Production Credits
- Gyre - Fem Physique (2022)
Collaborators
To date, Theo has worked with fellow international recording artists:
- DUH IRONIK
- KLXVD
- Shogun
- Slug † Christ[13]
- Kane Grocerys
- SKYXXX,
- Gawd Graza
- Lil Scumbag
- F1LTHY[14]
- Gyre
- Layaboutguy.
References
- ↑ "Amplifier 4/7/16". RadioActive.FM. 2016-07-04. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ "Amplifier 14/7/16". RadioActive.FM. 2016-07-14. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ "Brooklyn Brewery Presents: Trick Or Treat - Galatos, Auckland". UnderTheRadarNZ. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ "Songbroker welcomes Theolonius Feargus Kelly". Songbroker Music Publishing. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ Hope (feat. Lil B) - Single by Theolonius Kelly, 2020-01-20, retrieved 2023-02-18
- ↑ "Theolonius Kelly & Lord Naf - Blood Doner [Stream]". The Pit London. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ "Taranaki Hard". Songbroker Music Publishing. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ "Songbroker Song of the Day: Theolonius Kelly 'Ocean of Emptiness'". Songbroker Music Publishing. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ "Freak the Sheep: July 17th, 2019". 95bFM. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ "Across The Board w/ Jazz Kane 27-12-22". RadioActive.FM. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ Phiri, Janice. "Queer Talk | Hands off my fem physique!". City Press. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ "South Africa's first all-black, all-queer compilation EP is here". MambaOnline - Gay South Africa online. 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ Sad No More, 2021-02-27, retrieved 2023-02-18
- ↑ Hot Shot, 2022-12-01, retrieved 2023-02-18
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