Tef is a Hip Hop artist representing the T.O.P. Flite Empire and B.I.G. Entertainment out of Colorado. He started dancing at age 5; However due to a life threatening illness, Tef was hospitalized and unable to dance for a moment in his life. 

Using his unfortunate illness as motivation, he bounced back instantly by getting right back on the dance floor and perfecting his craft. He went on to win high school talent shows, other local talent shows, and performed/ modeled at an array of local events around Colorado.

After his brothers passing in 2002, Tef decided to take up rapping which was originally his brother’s hobby. He started to make music with a small bunch of friends he grew up with and they created the “Warzone”. After a long stint as a group artist, Tef then decided to expand to a solo artist by creating his first demo disc.  Within a few weeks, Tef decided to produce his first album.  However, since he believed that education came first, Tef worked around his school schedule along to create his first product by the time he graduated from Colorado College in ’06.

In the summer of ’06 Tef released his debut independent album, Playa 101: Class is in Session. The album showcased his talent not only as a superb lyricist, but also proved that a new sound in hip hop was emerging. With his creative metaphors and confident persona, Tef received a great response to his debut album. 

With the success from that album, Tef then went back to the studio to create what he calls his 2nd debut album: Hip Hop A.D. (Hip Hop After Death)- The Rise 2 Power.  Tef then independently distributed and promoted this album. From that point Tef along with his hype man (Marcus Cox), created the T.O.P. Flite Empire which is an independent record lable based out of Denver CO. With the success from the release of the latest album, T.O.P. Flite has expanded and merged with B.I.G. Entertainment to create an entertainment juggernaut in the Midwest region. In conclusion, with the looks the ladies love, the skills to pay the bills, humble personality, and the determination to succeed, the rise to power has begun!!!!

 King Tef Official Website

Credits:   Performed alongside the likes of the Ying Yang Twins, Lil Scrappy, Paul Wall, E-40, Goodie Mob, Jayo Felony, Baby Bash, Hector El Father. Multiple time talent show winner, endorsed by CBP clothing, modeled for UCCS, performed at Denver coliseum, Rip the runway at Blue Ice, Bluebird, The Gothic Palladium Night Club, Club Tabu, Vinyl, Herman’s Hideaway, The Black Sheep, Club Deep, Fashion with a Passion at The Loft Night Club, Club Grenade, Brunos Saloon, Bleu 32, Soul Mechanics, Colorado College, Johnson & Wells, Burnlounge featured artist at Club Shelter, and winner of the 2004 Hip Hop Summit in Colorado.