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Sweet Tee

b. 1901

American rapper

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About Sweet Tee

Born 1901. Sweet Tee was an American rapper and singer.

Toi Crystal Jackson, known professionally as Sweet Tee, is an American rapper who was signed to Profile Records in the 1980s.

Musical career Her first single in 1986 was the hit "It's My Beat" featuring DJ Jazzy Joyce. Sweet Tee would be part of the crew of producer Hurby Azor’s "Idol Makers". She scored chart success with her debut album, It's Tee Time, in 1988, She scored four chart hit singles from her debut album. These included "I Got da Feelin'" (No. 48 US R&B, No. 31 UK Singles Chart), "On the Smooth Tip" (No. 36 US R&B) and "Why Did It Have to Be Me". In the UK, "It's Like That Y'All" peaked in the Top 40. JMJ Records a subsidiary of Def Jam Recordings signed Sweet Tee and in 1995, Sweet Tee released the single "What's up, Star?" under the moniker Suga. The song appeared on Russell Simmons presents The Show: The Soundtrack.

Discography Studio albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions US USR&B/HH Label: RCA Formats: digital download, streaming

Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with year released Title Mixtape details Best of Both Worlds(hosted by Kid Capri) Released: August, 2009 Label: MIKE29 Entertainment Formats: Digital download

As lead artist

+ List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album US Dance US R&B US Rap UK "It's My Beat"(with DJ Jazzy Joyce) 1986 β€” β€” 98 It's Tee Time "I Got Da Feelin'" 1987 β€” 48 31 "It's Like That Y'all" β€” β€” "On The Smooth Tip" 1988 β€” 36 16 β€” "Let the Jingle Bells Rock" β€” β€” β€” β€” Christmas Rap "Let's Dance" 1989 27 β€” β€” 79 It's Tee Time "What's Up Star?" 1995 β€” 72 38 β€” The Show Soundtrack "T.Y.T: Take You There" 2017 β€” β€” β€” β€” "Breakin MC" β€” β€” β€” β€” "I Ain't Doin' Love" 2020 β€” β€” β€” β€” "911" β€” β€” β€” β€” "Don't Play Wit It"(featuring Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard) 2021 β€” β€” β€” β€” "Hunger Games" 2023 β€” β€” β€” β€” "In My Zone" β€” β€” β€” β€” "Jewelry Box" 2025 β€” β€” β€” β€” "β€”" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Featured singles

+ List of singles, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album US Rap UK 1986 β€” β€” β€” β€” "This Is It Y'all"(Poizon Posse featuring Sweet Tee)1993 18 β€” β€” β€” Stompin'''

1994 β€”

Always'' "β€”" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album"The DMX Will Rock (Rap Mix)" (uncredited) 1985 Davy DMX, Leonie J The DMX Will Rock (single)"I'm the Other Woman" 1993 Poizon PosseStompin'''

1994 Black Sheep Non-Fiction|-

1996 Girls Town Soundtrack''

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Important facts

Born
1901, Queens
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Also known as
Toi Jackson

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sweet Tee?

American rapper

When was Sweet Tee born?

Sweet Tee was born in 1901 in Queens.

What was Sweet Tee's occupation?

Sweet Tee was a rapper and singer.

What nationality was Sweet Tee?

Sweet Tee was American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Sweet Tee

Β· Wikidata: Q7655543

Β· DBpedia: Sweet Tee

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