"True R&B Artists are a dying breed today. It's a shame, but the present day industry is more concerned with appearance than they are with actual talent. I feel that it's my duty to, to the best of my abilities, bring the MUSICAL aspect back to the game rather than be a statistic. I want to be the first Matéo....not the next so so, and that is the type of mentality that, in my opinion, will give me longevity as an artist and not just a singer..."
Artist, Matéo, is probably one of the most talented young men in the underground R&B Scene. His ear for the unimaginable and voice to match make him a force to be reckoned with. As a songwriter and vocal arranger, his talent is practically unmatched. He is very comparable to the Neyo's of the world. As a vocalist, his pure and timeless harmonies evoke the emotions that only a "real" singer can stir. He has been privileged enough to write collaboratively amongst some of R&Bs "heavy hitters" as far as songwriting goes. Matéo is ,truly, what the R&B world is missing right now. His songs actually tell stories and his writings show that he is not afraid to show the vulnerable side of the male psyche.
Matéo was born in Galveston Island, TX on September 3rd, 1986. The 21 year-old spent most of his early life as any other boy would with the exception of having an uncanny ear for music. Even as a small child, he was able to convey the facets of a song (I.E. Harmonies and Pitch), without actually knowing that was what he was doing. Along side his cousin Jaies, Téo was always showcased during family functions and church outings, even though he was VERY much a shy person.
At the beginning of his 7th grade year, Matéo moved from the small Isle to the big city, Houston. This is where the passion for singing and performing was spawned. He joined the choir at Clear Lake Middle School and quickly ascended to their TOP choir, or "Spotlight Chorus". His director, Mr. Johnson, saw something in him from the day he entered the choir room and timidly release those first initial notes. He INSISTED very adamantly that Matéo continue with choir not just for the credit of an elective, but as a way to emphasis the talent that he saw bottled inside of him. So he did.
Throughout his high school career he stayed faithful to the Choir. They received very prestigious awards and respect by the end of his journey through high school and he was a crucial part of attaining these accolades. Téo was apart of, not one, but two choir classes at Clear Brook High school. The top Symphonic Chorus and the show choir, Company B. There he was exposed to all different genres of music. His directors, Mr. Marcum and Mrs. Griffith, helped cultivate his phenomenal ear for harmony by introducing him to music spanning from Hebrew, Latin, and Japanese...to Classical, and even gospel music. He also became rather well known around the school as..."That Boy That Sings...", as he states laughingly. For him, high school was the birth of the actual Artist Matéo that you see now. Stage fright was challenged and overcome while writing began its development.
Though time were great and obstacles were defeated, his time at high school ended in the Class of '04. From there he has been featured on countless CDs and has written for some very credible artist. His journey to stardom is only just beginning, but this young "one man show" will definitely be one of those artists that last...
Updates & Info. - The New Layout has been launched as of 6/27/07. It features new photos and soon will feature new Banners and POSSIBLY New Songs!!
- Téo is now under New Management, CB Music Group . Make sure all business inquiries are redirected to Debra Hughes VIA his Top 32.
- "Lose It"is looking like it may be the first SINGLE! If this is true then we just got word that Little X MAY be shooting it! It will probably be featuring Lady Nicole ( Top 32 ). CHECK HER OUT!
- The Euro Mixes to Various Matéo tracks are now in production. So LOOK OUT overseas!!
- ATTN: ALL PRODUCERS/SONGWRITERS!!!: We are now accepting Submissions for Matéo's Debut Album. Producers: feel free to submit your tracks, BUT make sure they are snippets! We ask that you protect yourselves because you can never be too careful when it comes to your work. Songwriters: Make sure that when submitting a song that it is "presentation" ready. It does not NEED to be in the highest of sound quality, but it should be able to be understood. Now keep in mind that you are submitting for a major industry production so you might want to present the BEST product attainable.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Club Bangers
Hit Mid-Tempos
Slow Ballads.
- Also keep in mind that Matéo is a great songwriter himself and works with some of the best in the industry. Your work WILL BE critiqued so PLEASE, PLEEEEASE be prepared for the truth. Thick Skin!!
- ALL SUBMISSIONS SHALL BE SENT TO:
Send all Submissions VIA E-mail to [email protected] with Matéo as the subject. GOOD LUCK!!!
- 7/21/2007 -
We made it to 50'000 Plays Today! Thanks to everyone that promoted the page...ESPECIALLY the beautiful Lady Nicole. Love u guh! LOL. Keep it goin' you faithful fans! We're making an impression!!!
- 8/05/07 -
YOU CAN NOW ADD YOUR MARK TO MY PAGE!! KEEP IT CLEAN!!
- 9/05/07 -
We made 60,000 plays today! Again I thank all the fans and I'm excited about this new music!
- 9/09/07 -
I WILL BE IN VEGAS next weekend working with the TRACKKINGZ (Producers responsible for "Georgia on my Mind" by: Ludacris among COUNTLESS others) and we are gonna rip that studio apart. ALSO I will be shooting a few videos soon so LOOK OUT for that!!