TeeFlii

Christian Joel Jones (born July 17, 1987), better known by his stage name TeeFlii (stylized as TeeFLii), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer from South Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his 2014 single "24 Hours" (featuring 2 Chainz), which entered the Billboard Hot 100. The song, released by Epic Records, served as the lead single for his debut studio album Starr, which failed to chart. Also in 2014, he co-wrote the single "Show Me" for fellow California rapper Kid Ink, which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Early life Jones developed an interest in music as a child attending church, drawn to keyboards after seeing how much his grandfather, who was a pastor, paid his organ players. Frequenting his grandfather's church, he learned to play multiple instruments, such as the organ, piano, guitar and drums. He played drums for Barbra Streisand at a Democratic Party event. Music helped provide stability in his life, as his mother battled drug addiction throughout his childhood, and he did not know his biological father until his teens. Jones began smoking marijuana at age eight and moved out of his parents' place for good at age thirteen.

Career TeeFlii (left) performing with frequent collaborator Nipsey Hussle in December 2013. Early on his career prior to releasing his first project, TeeFlii collaborated with West Coast-based rappers such as Problem, YG, Nipsey Hussle and Skeme. AnNieRuO'TAY 1 was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. His second official mixtape AnNieRuO'TAY 2: The TakeOver was released on March 5, 2013. It featured production by DJ Mustard, 1500 or Nothin' and TeeFlii himself. At the same time he was recording his next mixtape, a project entirely produced by DJ Mustard to be released soon. AnNieRuO'TAY 2 was met with mainstream coverage from publications such as Chicago Reader, and Fact, among others.

On July 4, 2013, TeeFlii released his third mixtape in eight months, the DJ Mustard-produced Fireworks. It featured collaborations with Dom Kennedy, Casey Veggies, Ty Dolla Sign, Omarion and E-40, among others. The mixtape would receive positive reviews upon release, Stereogum would end up naming it the "Mixtape of the Week". Rolling Stone also would name it the fourth best mixtape of 2013. They said, "Where Mustard's beats normally evoke a strip club's booty-whomp, here he pushes himself, brilliantly, towards R&B smoothness." On July 16, 2013, the music video for "This D" was premiered by Vice. In August 2013, TeeFlii signed to Epic Records after being actively persuaded by label executive L.A. Reid. After "This D" received major radio rotation in Los Angeles, he got a major co-sign from rapper Snoop Dogg. The song would peak at number 35 on the US Billboard Rhythmic chart.

In October 2013, LA Weekly named TeeFlii the best R&B singer in Los Angeles. On November 25, 2013, he released his fourth mixtape AnnieRUO'TAY 3: Who The Fuck Is Annie?. The seventeen track mixtape featured a collaboration with Dom Kennedy and production by The Futuristiks and himself, among others. On December 9, 2013, "That's How We Livin'" a collaboration with Snoop Dogg and Warren G was released. It was then included on Snoop's mixtape That's My Work Vol. 2.

On March 26, 2014, TeeFlii premiered his second official single "24 Hours" featuring 2 Chainz, with production by DJ Mustard. Along with its release, it was announced that TeeFlii's debut studio album would be titled Starr and released during mid-2014. "24 Hours" was serviced to urban contemporary radio in the United States on April 7, 2014, and then was serviced to rhythmic contemporary radio on May 6, 2014. The track peaked at number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 and served as a bonus track on Starr.

On August 27, 2021, TeeFlii released his EP, "Today", which included his new single "Automatic" produced by Grammy Award Winning Producer Los Da Mystro.

And on the 8th of July 2023 he released the Album "TruFlii" with the artist Tru Carr.

Personal life TeeFlii's invocations of his faith are frequent as he believes in Christianity. His grandmother was a gospel singer and his aunt harmonized for Elvis Presley's backup group, The Sweet Inspirations. He has five children; four daughters, and one son.

Singles

As lead artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions AlbumUSUSR&B/HHUSRapUSRhy. "This D" 2013 — — — 35 "24 Hours"2014 85 21 15 8 Starr "Change Your World" — — — — "Blue Lipstick"(featuring Chris Brown) — — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist + List of featured singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions AlbumUSUSR&B/HHUSRap "Still Callin'"2014 — — — Get Home Safely "Do It to Ya" — — — My Krazy Life "—" 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 performer(s) Album "Like Me" 2012 Problem Welcome To Mollywood 2 "Hollywood" DJ Quik Hollywood "Fuck That Nigga" 2013 DJ Mustard, Ty Dolla Sign, Constantine, Tory Lanez Ketchup "Hate It or Love It" Nipsey Hussle Crenshaw "Sprung" YG Just Re'd Up 2 "Get It" RJ O.M.M.I.O "That's How We Livin" Snoop Dogg, Warren G I Got That Work Vol. 3 "Favorite Position"2014 Boxxx XTC "Where The Party At" Slim 400 Keepin' It 400 "Deep" DJ Mustard, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa 10 Summers "Valet" Eric Bellinger, Pleasure P Choose Up Season "Neva Met" 2015 Rick Rock, Snoop Dogg Rocket "Pimpin' Ain't Easy"2016 Problem, Kevin McCall Hotels 2: The Master Suite "Proper" Rayven Justice, Kool John Do It Justice 2 "Reconsider" Furious, Clyde Carson Journey Home "Busy Body"2018 Berner, E-40, Too Short The Big Pescado "Keyz to the City" Nipsey Hussle Victory Lap "Blue Apts" King Lil G Paint the City Blue "Secret Lovers" 2019 Rayven Justice, Clyde Carson ESO "Never Fold Intermission" 2021 Dom Kennedy From the Westside with Love Three