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MATEO is COMPLICATED: General Info

Member Since

11/30/2005

Band Website

www.mateoonline.com

Band Members

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Influences

MANAGEMENT
Jared Rosenberg, Quddus Philippe
concierge @ mateoonline.com

BOOKING
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REACH MATEO
EMAIL: concierge @ mateoonline.com
TWITTER: twitter.com/mateoonline
IM: mateosongs

STREET TEAM
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Record Label

MySpace Records

Type of Label

Indie

Upcoming Shows

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Jul 11 2009

9:00P

The Roxy on Sunset

West Hollywood, California

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About MATEO is COMPLICATED

Download the free NEW "Underneath The Sky" mixtape series by clicking the pics for Chapter 1 and 2 below. Also, check out the mixtape videos!!

Mateo - "Underneath The Sky" Mixtape Ch. 1 - Video

When MATEO walks onstage, sits at his piano and starts one of his heartfelt songs it's clear that this is an artist on a mission. It's no coincidence that Mateo lists Lauryn Hill, India.Arie, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, and Robin Thicke as influences but he's also quick to give a nod to alternative acts such as Radiohead, Coldplay, Daft Punk and Kanye West. “Everything is merging together, and I like that in my music; a mixture rather than one flavor only; R&B/Pop/Alternative/Soul—Urban Mod—if you want to pick a new genre." Mostly recorded in a humble apartment studio in Los Angeles, MATEO’s upcoming album artfully avoids the assembly line of modern pop music by having thoughtful lyricism and sweeping melodies at its core. The first single, “Complicated" is an example of that, with its introspective and honest description an unintended love affair that is now reaching critical mass. A graduate of the prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta, with degrees in music and marketing, MATEO almost abandoned plans for a music career for the steady, but soulfully dry world of finance. MATEO explains, “I was on track to do the business thing, interning at American Express, spent time in New York, graduated and got a job at a consulting firm. It was a cushy job, but I hated every minute of it.” Interestingly, while in college, MATEO applied for an intern position at Boston Consulting Group, which oversees business trends. He was interviewed by none other than John Legend, who was also a consultant prior to launching his own career in music. “I didn’t get the internship, but looking back, it was kind of funny that John was also a consultant,” MATEO laughs. MATEO felt if he wanted to realize his potential, he would have to dive head-first into music. With the decision made, MATEO’s career began to take shape at a rapid pace. He found a studio in Brooklyn, where he scratched out ideas for songs, and then met Jae Staxx, a producer from Philadelphia who was about to leave for Los Angeles to work on rapper/actress Eve’s new television show. Staxx invited MATEO to join him. Seizing the moment, MATEO quit his consulting job and hopped a plane to Los Angeles in 2005. “It was one of those things that this was a chance, an opportunity. I didn’t want to be one of those people that had regrets of woulda, shoulda, coulda…” Mateo wrote music for “Eve” until mid-2006. A close friend pushed him to go even further with his music. “He said, ‘Yo, you need to do a live show, but I was scared to death of live shows", MATEO explains. “Performing in front of people, I was like, ‘man, what if I suck?” After getting up the nerve, MATEO held his first live show at the trendy Hotel Café in Hollywood. It went off far better than Mateo could have imagined, and he realized his fears were unfounded. “That was when I got the fever. I was like, Man, this is good; this is fun!” Encouraged, MATEO posted his first song, “Human,” on his MySpace page, which attracted thousands of fans, over 200,000 plays and led to requests for more shows. “The responses from MySpace really brought it home that I should continue; that I’m doing something right.” An encounter at a show with CSI New York actor Hill Harper led to a meeting with Harper’s friend, former MTV VJ, Quddus Philippe. Philippe is currently an A&R consultant for MySpace Records and was instrumental in signing MATEO to the label in June, 2008. “I came in for a meeting, and I just liked the feeling, the vibe of it better than other labels I had gone to. It felt like they have my back.” MATEO also appreciated the freedom MySpace allowed him to develop, musically. "R&B music has turned more into head-bop music; hip-hop beats over hip-hop loops. I want to bring R&B music back to where people actually have some type of emotion when they listen to my music. I want them to feel that not only is it my story, but their story as well; that they identify with it, and will be able to recall the song ten years from now.” MATEO is doing what came naturally. His father, Roy Gartrell, played guitar with his mom – MATEO’s grandmother – vocalist Kitty Gartrell. And his grandfather, Freddy Jordan, played guitar on Charles Brown’s classic “Home for Christmas,” but his major claim to fame was being a studio musician at Kings Records where he played for the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. On his down time, MATEO follows American politics. He sang at several Barack Obama 2008 rallies in Los Angeles and attended the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. He is also style savvy and can be found playing spur of the moment acoustic showroom shows around Hollywood. He is aware that artists need to be involved in all aspects of there careers. “In this day and age, you can’t be the dumb artist; you’ll get stepped on." MATEO is an artist committed to making art that matters. "Any song can change you either in a positive or a negative way. I just want people to change in a positive, therapeutic way when they listen to my music, whether it be happy or sad songs. All in all, I’m a love song writer, and that’s where I want to go. I’m the new wave of what that is.”

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Heidi Jutras	Jun 28 2009 8:18 AM LOVE what you did with In Your Eyes/Magical Eyes!!!
JaYbEe ThE bAnDiT (8 days)	Jun 28 2009 8:18 AM ay my dude your music is dope.. keep it up
iDrizz	Jun 28 2009 8:18 AM yoooooooo... just downloaded the mixtape. that mixtape vid was genius. I liked what I heard so far bro. talented guy, keep it up & you'll definitely go places!
queenie	Jun 28 2009 8:18 AM Mateo, "Underneath the sky..." deserve "ALL" the acclaim it is receiving, very well done- onward and upward for you my friend. BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO...
Major Dork♥	Jun 28 2009 8:18 AM Love the music Keep up the hard work
FRANKY	Jun 28 2009 8:18 AM hey just stoppin by to say hi nd i like that mixtape video pretty cool songs too
Miri	Jun 28 2009 8:17 AM Hi, Mateo !! Thank you for the music ! great sound !! Miri
LEZAH ENTERTAINMENT	Jun 28 2009 8:17 AM Love your great talent! Thank you for the message sent; however, I was afraid to open it. I have been bombarded with attempting phishing/fake profilers and didn't want to take a chance opening your actual message. After carefully listening to you; I knew you have fabulous talent! Have a great weekend. Hopefully you understand. Will come back to your page again and again to to listen! LEZAH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Melly Murder	Jun 28 2009 8:17 AM Thanks for letting me know about the download :D
Kimberly	Jun 28 2009 8:17 AM I watched your music video. It is awesome!! Can't wait for the next music video......
keep_smile	Jun 28 2009 8:17 AM hi, thanks for your mi tape. I like it as well as the first one. Really good job. Have a great time, Klara :o)
MUSIC4LIFE<[{SINGER}]>	Jun 28 2009 8:17 AM Hey showin. Yu sum love here for the music Show some back....
AUJEDI	Jun 28 2009 8:17 AM THANKS FOR STOPPING BY. LOVE YOUR MUSIC!:)
Fundamental: www.twitter.com/fundamental10	Jun 28 2009 8:17 AM Good shit
Blessed Brutha	Jun 28 2009 8:17 AM Best of luck! Thanks for sharing the mixtape.
Roy Genius	Jun 28 2009 8:16 AM I see you doing your thing I am proud of you Love Dad
☆ Josh ☆═━┈	Jun 27 2009 1:18 AM Great Music, See you at the Roxy
FrOz3n T3ar	Jun 27 2009 1:18 AM see you soon mang
MISS-E is COMPLICATED	Jun 27 2009 1:18 AM Hey! Thank you so very much for giving me such a wonderful opportunity to win such a great prize. I can't believe i won!!!! i am soo excited! ;) much luv Mateo. Keep it complicated! ;) let me know if ya'll need my info or whatever to send out the prize okay. Keep making that sweet music.
══☆ H E A T H E R	Jun 27 2009 1:17 AM Heey, Mateo! How've you been! Keep doin your thing and i hope to see you soon here in Columbus! :) ♥♥ Heather.
*__Vee	Jun 27 2009 1:16 AM hey wassup! ur welcome, ill def keep in touch... follow me on twitter too :) twitter.com/miissvee
TayW33zy_ Baby	Jun 27 2009 1:16 AM im digin yo music on the real
MRC Promotions	Jun 27 2009 1:16 AM thanks!
Tom Fa Sho ( My Dewd!!)	Jun 27 2009 1:16 AM yooooo doooodd u got sum gud... musc.. thur.... yoooo .........
deb	Jun 27 2009 1:16 AM hey mateo! i jus read the email u sent me...i'll make plans to go for sure :0) keep in touch talk to u later, deb

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