Mateo Arias

Mateo Arias (born October 31, 1997), also known as Téo (stylized as ¿Téo?), is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and actor. He is best known for starring 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. Arias has worked with Jaden Smith, Post Malone, Lido, Willow Smith, and Kali Uchis.

Early life Arias was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Colombian parents Mónica and César Arias. He grew up in between Lawrenceville and Atlanta in a self-described "pseudo-Colombian culture" and was raised bilingual; he did not speak English until he was about four years old. His older brother is actor and singer Moisés Arias.

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. The following year, he released two 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. His debut studio album "¿Téo?" was released in August 2018. In 2021, his second studio album "Sol" was released.

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

Filmography

Film

Television

Discography Studio albums Title Details ¿Téo? Released: September 23, 2018 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: 49 Digits LC Sol Released: June 11, 2021 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: 49 Digits/Create Music Group Inc. Luna Released: August 18, 2023 Format: Digital download, streaming, LP Label: 49 Digits/Create Music Group Inc.

Extended plays Title Details Divine Intoxication Released: January 14, 2015 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: Independent Pockets Released: April 5, 2018 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: 49 Digits LLC BANG BANG! Released: July 26, 2024 Format: Digital download, streaming Label: 49 Digits LLC/Create Music Group

Singles Title Year Album "Uno Dos”(featuring Jaden Smith) 2017 ¿Téo? "Palm Trees" 2018 Pockets "Orso (Off Top)" "Americano" Sol "UNI2” 2020 "Hope 4" "Suplicar" Sol "What’s On Your Mind" 2021 "Buzzed"(featuring Willow) “In Your Body" 2022 "Best Damn Thing" "In The Essence" “A Mi Cama" 2023 Luna "Final Step" "Don’t Stare Too Long" "O My God" 2024 BANG BANG! "DURO"

Promotional singles

Other appearances Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Lonely" 2016 Post Malone, Jaden Smith August 26th "Rainbow Bap (Remix)" 2021 Jaden CTV3: Day Tripper's Edition

Music videos Title Year Director "Enlightened Now" 2015 “¡Hagele! 2017 "Uno Dos" Esteban Arango "Palm Trees" 2018 "Unitedpalace (Interlude)" "In Your Body" 2022 Moises Arias "Final Step" 2023

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