Theo Martins

Martins first project, The Birth, was released in collaboration with Questlove website, Okayplayer. In 2013, he released album, Wonderland and supported the release with a domestic tour and performance on BET music video show, 106 & Park. His music video, KILLER was aired as the program's, "New Joint of The Day". In 2014, Martins launched Posture, a design company and record label to further support his artistic endeavors.[15] In 2017, Martins partnered with producer Thelonious Martin on EP, TM.[16][17] In 2019, he launched Cereal & Such, a line of cereal and snacks.[6] The launch accompanied a compilation album featuring, Asa Taccone, Shelley (FKA DRAM), Kelsey Bulkin, Mez and others.[18] Martins released single, Be With You, directing its music video with director Jimmy Marble. In 2020, Martins released, Walking Music, an album in support of his walking club initiative.[19] The album accompanied, Walking Not Talking, a film written & directed by Martins. In 2021, Martins released, "It's Right Where You Left It", a book containing short stories, essays and poems. The book, containing QR Codes, led readers to a song or music video from a corresponding chapter. A Second Edition was released, with an accompanying soundtrack. Contributions from artists, CeeLo Green, Ts Madison, Liv.e and Triathalon each recite passages from the book. The soundtrack includes a foreword from former American professional basketball player, Lamar Odom.

Martins was cast as a page in the historical drama film, Amistad.[20][21] Martins starred in the film, "End of Babes", alongside actress Gillian Zinser for media platform NOWNESS.[22] In 2017, he starred as himself in, "United Colors of Shirley", a second film for NOWNESS.[23] In 2018, Martins wrote and directed web series, The Theo Show, playing a fictionalized version of himself. He starred in the film, If You're Ready, earning a Vimeo Staff Pick and YouTube Short of The Week.[24][25] In 2020, Martins starred, wrote & directed, Food For Thought, a web series produced by Issa Rae's Hoorae Media.[26][27]

Martins launched Posture, a design & clothing company.[28] He followed with Cereal & Such, a Los Angeles cereal bar and line of gluten-free cereal & snacks.[11][29] His explorations have encompassed publishing, broadcasting, merchandising and e-commerce.[30][31] He has written two books, is the publisher of Reading Material, a quarterly magazine and currently hosts a television program, Theo’s House on the Vans Network. In 2020, Martins launched a Posture walking club. The company has partnered with athletic shoe company Hoka on its initiative.[32] In 2021, Martins founded Theo Martins Inc, an entertainment company engaging in the production, distribution and marketing of his works.[7][8]