Japhe Tejeda

Japhe Cecilio Tejeda (August 4, 1976 - May 31, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer, best known for co-writing "Don't Wanna Be a Player" and "The Boy Is Mine", as well as other various work with Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and his brother Fred Jerkins III. Tejeda, alongside friends Jermaine Paul, Danny Martinez, and Charles Paul, were former members of the R&B vocal quartet 1 Accord, one of the first signees on Shaquille O'Neal's short-lived The World Is Mine (T.W.IsM.) imprint in collaboration with A&M Records.

Not much is known about Tejeda's private life, but as reported by industry friends, R&B bloggers, and other close associates, Tejeda died on May 31, 2005.

Career 1990s: 1 Accord and songwriting Tejeda and Charles Paul both attended University at Albany, SUNY in the early 1990s, and formed 1 Accord after recruiting Paul's younger brother Jermaine, performing at local Albany talent shows, coffeehouses, and live music venues in New York City. By the time Jermaine had graduated from high school in 1996, and Martinez was added to the group, their demo had landed the group a recording contract with Shaquille O’Neal’s label. Tejeda subsequently appeared as a co-writer on multiple Jerkins-produced albums in 1998, including blockbuster album Never Say Never, as well as albums KW and 'Bout It. Both hit singles Tejada co-wrote have been sampled on multiple singles by other artists, charting internationally.

Songwriting and production credits

Guest & miscellaneous vocal appearances + List of guest appearances as a member of 1 Accord and/or with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other performer(s) Album "Don't Wanna Be Alone"19961 Accord, Shaquille O'NealYou Can't Stop the Reign "Stay With Me (LP Version)"Jason Weaver & Horace BrownStay With Me (Shelved) "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!"1997Simone HinesSimone Hines "A Dream"Mary J. Blige, 1 Accord, Darkchild ChoirMoney Talks: The Album "Don't Stop, Don't Quit"1 AccordBooty Call: The Soundtrack "Shortie Girl"1 Accord, Lord Tariq and Peter GunzThe New Era (Shelved) "River (Interlude)"19981 Accord, Shaquille O'NealRespect "Startin' Somethin'"1 Accord, Chauncey Black, Lord Tariq and Peter GunzMake It Reign "A Night in the Bronx With Lord & Gunz"1 Accord, Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz "My Time to Go"1 Accord, Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz "Ooh Ooh Baby"20001 Accord, DJ CaponeThe Cartel Compilation Mixtape

Awards and nominations Year Ceremony Award ResultRef 1999 41st Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (The Boy Is Mine) ASCAP Pop Awards Most Performed Songs (The Boy Is Mine)