Mateo Arias Explained

Birth Name:Mateo Arias
Alias:¿Téo?
Birth Place:Atlanta, United States
Yearsactive:2010–present
Relatives:Moisés Arias (brother)

Mateo Arias, also known as Téo (stylized as ¿Téo?), is an American rapper and actor based in Los Angeles, California. He starred in the American Disney XD series Kickin' It as Jerry Martinez and the 2020 American coming-of-age story Blast Beat as Carly Andres. In 2018, his debut studio album ¿Téo? was released and has received over 50 million streams on Spotify. Téo has worked with Jaden Smith, Post Malone, Lido, Willow Smith, and Kali Uchis.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Early life

Arias was born in Atlanta, United States to Colombian parents Mónica and César Arias.[6] He grew up in between Lawrenceville and Atlanta in a pseudo-Colombian culture in Georgia and was raised bilingual although he didn't speak English until he was about four years old.[7] His older brother is actor and singer, Moisés Arias.[8]

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.[9] [10] 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.[11] [12] His debut studio album "¿Téo?" was released in August 2018. In 2021, his second studio album "Sol" was released.[13]

Arias performed at the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023.[14]

References

  1. Web site: Staff . Wonderland . May 11, 2020 . Meet Colombian Singer ¿Téo? Who's blending Latin Rhythms with Hip Hop . 2023-02-12 . Wonderland . en-GB.
  2. Web site: Brown . Bianca . May 8, 2020 . A Conversation with Colombiano Artist ¿Téo? . 2023-02-12 . FRONTRUNNER . en-US.
  3. Web site: Moisés and Mateo Arias are "in Hollywood but not of Hollywood" . 2023-02-12 . The Face . March 11, 2020 . en-gb.
  4. Web site: Jaden Smith Shares 'CTV3: Day Tripper's Edition' . 2023-02-12 . Complex . en.
  5. Web site: ¿Téo? . 2023-02-12 . Spotify . en.
  6. Web site: Major . Michael . ¿Téo? Shares New Single 'In the Essence' . 2023-02-12 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  7. Alysse . Bianca . May 3, 2019 . ¿Téo? on His Friendship With Jaden Smith and the Meaning Behind His 'Neo-American' Genre . 2023-02-12 . Billboard . en-US.
  8. Web site: How IRL Siblings Moisés and Mateo Arias Bring Their Brotherly Bond to the Captivating Blast Beat . www.vulture.com. May 20, 2021 .
  9. Web site: January 30, 2023 . Ahead Of His Coachella Debut, ¿Téo? Released His New Song 'A Mi Cama' . 2023-02-12 . UPROXX . en-US.
  10. Web site: ¿Téo? shares his video for "Uno Dos" featuring Jaden Smith . 2023-02-12 . The FADER . en.
  11. Alysse . Bianca . May 3, 2019 . ¿Téo? on His Friendship With Jaden Smith and the Meaning Behind His 'Neo-American' Genre . 2023-02-12 . Billboard . en-US.
  12. Web site: June 1, 2021 . Willow Teams Up With Téo For The Bossa Nova-Inspired Song 'Buzzed' . 2023-02-12 . UPROXX . en-US.
  13. Web site: ¿Téo? A Conversation on New Album 'Sol' . 2023-02-12 . Flaunt Magazine . en-US.
  14. Web site: Coachella 2023: Jaden Smith appears during ¿Téo? and says he's 'proud' of the singer . 2023-04-26 . The Desert Sun . en-US.

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