Thutmose
Birth nameUmar Ibrahim
Born (1995-08-04) August 4, 1995 (age 28)
Lagos, Nigeria
OriginBrooklyn, New York
Occupation(s)
  • rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Websitethutmosemusic.com

Umar Ibrahim[1] (born August 4, 1995),[2][3] known better by his stage name Thutmose, is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, and songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York.

Early life and education

Ibrahim grew up in a small city outside of Lagos, Nigeria. Shortly after the Lagos armoury explosion in 2002, at age 7,[4] Ibrahim and his family moved to New York. Ibrahim went to Alfred State College for a year studying computer science, but dropped out to pursue music full-time.[2]

Career

Thutmose first gained attention in 2017 after releasing a freestyle to the Kendrick Lamar single "Humble".[5]

On October 16, 2017, Thutmose released the single "WuWu" (short for "what's up with you?") through Pigeons and Planes. Speaking about the track, Ibrahim said, "Especially with dark times in the world, I hope this song serves as a reminder that there's still a lot of love in the world."[6]

On April 30, 2018, Thutmose released a track titled "Run Wild" featuring NoMBe. Originally intended for an upcoming debut album,[7] the track was released alongside the trailer for EA Sports' FIFA 18 as its theme music.[8] This was followed by the collaborative EP Run Wild released on August 8, 2018.[9]

Thutmose released his debut solo mixtape Man on Fire on October 24, 2018.[4]

Thutmose was included in the soundtrack album Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, released on December 14, 2018, for the 2018 animated film of the same name.[10]

On November 10, 2019, Thutmose was part of the song "Giants" by virtual hip-hop group True Damage, created to promote League of Legends. The group debuted during the 2019 League of Legends World Championship. The rapper plays Ekko, a playable character in League of Legends.[11] The group also includes Keke Palmer, Soyeon, Becky G and Duckwrth.[12]

On December 12, 2020, Thutmose was part of the song "Run It" with Cal Scruby.

On January 8, 2021, a collaboration between Thutmose, American DJ Steve Aoki and South Korean band A.C.E, titled "Fav Boyz", was released.

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with release date and label shown
Title Details
Man on Fire
  • Released: October 24, 2018[13]
  • Label: TH3RD BRAIN
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

EPs

List of extended plays, with release date and label shown
Title Details
Run Wild
(with NoMBe)
  • Released: August 8, 2018[14]
  • Label: TH3RD BRAIN
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Don't Wake Me EP
  • Released: November 5, 2019[15]
  • Label: King Thut LLC/EMPIRE
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Best of Both Worlds: Side A
  • Released: September 30, 2020[16]
  • Label: King Thut LLC/EMPIRE
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Best of Both Worlds: Side B
  • Released January 29, 2021[17]
  • Label: King Thut LLC/EMPIRE
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

References

  1. ^ Ju, Shirley. "How This Rising Nigerian Rapper Landed His Song in the Official FIFA 18 World Cup Trailer". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  2. ^ a b Coe, Kairi. "The Break Presents: Thutmose". XXL. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  3. ^ Williams, Isaiah. "Listen to Thutmose, As He Finds Himself Through Self-Discovery In His New Track, "Blame"". Sway's Universe. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  4. ^ a b Elibert, Mark. "Thutmose Talks Transition From Lagos to the US, Premieres New Project 'Man on Fire': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  5. ^ Seabrook III, Robby. "Thutmose Drops New Songs "Ride With Me" and "Karma"". XXL. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  6. ^ Black, Adrienne. "Brooklyn Rapper Thutmose Aims to Spark Up the Conversation with "WuWu"". Complex. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  7. ^ Hampp, Andrew. "Songs for Screens: How 'Run Wild' Sprinted Onto EA Sports' FIFA 2018 Trailer". Variety. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  8. ^ Bein, Kat. "Thutmose & NoMBe 'Run Wild' for EA Sports 'FIFA World Cup 2018' Game: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  9. ^ Indiana, Jake. "Thutmose & NoMBe 'Run Wild' on Glorious New Collaborative EP". HighSnobiety. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  10. ^ Strauss, Matthew. "Vince Staples, Nicki, Lil Wayne, More on New Spider-Man Soundtrack". Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  11. ^ Chan, Tim (16 November 2019). "The True Story of True Damage: The Virtual Hip-Hop Group That's Taking Over the Internet IRL". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  12. ^ Lee, Julia (11 November 2019). "True Damage, League of Legends' hip-hop group, explained". Polygon. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  13. ^ "Man on Fire by Thurmose". Apple Music. October 24, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  14. ^ "Run Wild – EP". Apple Music. August 8, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  15. ^ "Don't Wake Me – EP". Apple Music. November 5, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  16. ^ "Best of Both Worlds: Side A – EP". Apple Music. September 30, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  17. ^ "Best of Both Worlds: Side B – EP". Apple Music. January 29, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
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