Teej shot by @petit1Monstre

For the past year or so, Las Vegas resident Teej has been building quite the following. Hailing from San Diego, the rapper has a unique style that at times reminds you of KYLE, while sometimes he sounds like the next evolutionary step of Childish Gambino’s self-aware, quirky and marketable sound. Either way, the man makes quality music & he taps back in with perhaps his best song to date, “Aaliyah.”

Produced by buzzing beatmaker Will Steller, “Aaliyah” is a fun, bouncy track that sees Will & Teej utilizing some of their best qualities as artists. While Steller creates tailor made production for Teej’s sound with friendly synths and catchy drum breaks, the latter uses the outfit to completely stunt. Known to be a bit more humble in his lyrics — save a few hidden bars here and there — Teej takes this opportunity to acknowledge his impending rise to stardom.

Check out, “Aaliyah” below and be sure to keep on track with Teej & Will Steller, from what I’m told there’s more to come.

https://soundcloud.com/papichuloteej/aaliyah

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