Online Exclusives - Written by The Source on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 12:13 - 92 Comments
Introducing Tee Jay
Allow The Source to introduce you to TeeJay. Cut from the mold of the Second City, this Chi-Town native has been doing his thing on the independent circuit. Take a listen to First Lady and read more about Tee Jay after the jump.
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Armed with a smooth, conversational flow, introspective lyrics and an intangible star quality, Chicago-native TeeJay is positioning himself as the next big thing to blow out of the City Of Wind.
TeeJay, known to many as simply “Mr. Windy City” has been perfecting his craft for years on the Chicago music scene, having successfully released his first single, “Mr. Windy City” which became an instant Chi-Town classic, becoming the most requested song on the largest hip hop/R&B station in the city, WGCI, and going on to sell over 15,000 copies independently.
Having an insatiable drive, TeeJay decided to go even harder, remixing Monica’s hit single “So Gone” and adding his own flavor to the already undeniable track, again scoring a # 1 hometown hit. The song was so heavily requested that it topped both major urban stations in the Chicago market, WGCI as well as “Power 92″, garnering an unprecedented 75 spins per week and is still in rotation to this day.
Though he has definitely achieved a great deal of success in his still growing career, TeeJay has also seen more than his share of adversities along the way. As many doubted if he would ever take another breath, let alone pick up another mic, TeeJay overcame an extremely delicate, 9-hour open heart surgery that many may not have been able to survive. Maybe that’s the reason why the young man puts so much of his heart into his music.
If that wasn’t trial enough, he also watched as his mother beat cancer, not once but on two separate occasions, saw 7 of his closest comrades killed in senseless acts of violence, 2 of which by their own fathers, and was even homeless for a stint, all while never relinquishing his own dream of touching his fans through his music. One listen to his music and you will know that he has only transformed these tests into testimonies, further proving that he is definitely here for a reason.
Now, having experienced success in his own city, the more mature, more calculated TeeJay has now set his eyes on the national spotlight. No stranger to the national scene, having been prominently featured in a nationwide MGD commercial campaign as the featured artist, TeeJay is ready to show hip hop fans in all 50 states what all of the hype back home is all about.
Having provided A&R services for several projects and ghost-writing for a long list of artists, the multi-talented TeeJay leaves nothing in his career up to chance and is steadily etching his name as a major voice within the industry. With the backing of his own 1 Luv Entertainment company, which boasts a roster which includes artists, producers and a Grammy-Award winning writer amongst it’s staff, Mr. Windy City is now ready to blow a much needed breath of fresh air into the game.
After surviving both the highs and lows of life as well as the highs and lows of the industry itself, TeeJay is more than certain that at this point there is nothing that he can’t handle. And while some say that hip hop is dead, as long as the heart of Mr. Windy City is still beating, hip hop is very much so, Alive…
92 Comments
David
Mr. Young - Producer Extroardinaire
Congratulations dude! You’re 1 hit away!
Robert
Sh*t is hot!
MISS JAY
WELL IF HIS MUSIC IS AS GOOD AS HE LOOKS I’M BUYING 10 COPIES!
robert
I really like the song.. about time someone made a good clean song..
Will
This joint is a banga! We need more music like it.
LaCha
I love this song and TeeJay congrats you blowin up the Windy City. Much love keep doing what you do best. Showing love from Memphis, TN. 1 Luv
lilmama
keep doin ur thang teejay… one of chitowns finest right here..
Joey J
First Lady good sh&t damn and I read your bio you are blessed to be here. Good luck on everything!
Mel
This nigga is fine ass hell and I love the song. I will be your first lady anytime boo!
Wow, heard this and he has too much potential, Cant wait for an album from this dude
DjKel
Smashing!….Its Full of Composition!…I Love it 
alicia
every song i have heard by teejay i love and i wish him much continued success and it doesnt hurt that he is fine as hell, lol. good luck teejay!
DINI
I LOVE IT!!!!! This is one of the best songs I’ve heard in years! I think Tee Jay has got it all - skill, creativity, style, and not to mention great looks! Definitely one of most respectable figures in music today. Much Love!!!
Go hard Tee Jay!
~Dini~
Cherese
Tee Jay has definitely paid his dues and it’s his time to shine! Congratulations on your future success!
Terraye
I C U TeeJay :-0 I always knew you would be a star! Love your music … its like a breathe of fresh air!!! MWAH!
Ant
Finally the rest of the country is finding out what we’ve known in the Chi for years ! Congrats homeboy. On ya way to the Promised Land !!!
Tee Jay is that dude in Chicago !! Definitely an inspiration to a lot of other up and coming artist here including myself !
Jalise
Damn Tee Jay!! We need you right now!! Talented, spitting the real, AND you Fine and Sexy AND just simply Hot to Death!!! Bring It!!
JEMEINE
IM FEELIN THAT TEE! THE BEAT AND YO WORDS WAS HOT. YOU REPPIN CHI TO THE FULLEST! ILL BE YO FIRST LADY!
Will Townes
i heard about teejay a long time ago since the monica remix he is really doing his thing and i cant wait 2 see what he brings home 2 chicago… i am a fan of his musics and i hope he goes far and put da chi on da map keep it up teejay
The flow is crazy. He got his hustle on 10′. His delivery is like one of the best. I can’t wait to hear more,
LaCha
I love this song and TeeJay congrats you blowin up the Windy City. Looking good baby. Much love keep doing what you do best. Showing love from Memphis, TN. 1 Luv
Brian Robinson
Man…..that “First Lady” joint is nice …….I see it coming TJ….just stay down to earth like you’ve always been my man, cause you about to take if off real soon!! You already got underground hot chi town classics……next stop is mainstream baby……. one of the hardest working dudes I know
Much success to you bro in whatever you put your hands to!!!
Sheena
I love all of his records to date! Waiting for the mixtape to drop! I can really appreciate the fact that he makes good clean music and as long as he keeps God first I’m sure he’ll go straight to the top! Chi-Town let’s get it!
KhloyeMonroe
TeeJay I’m soo happy and proud of u, u’ve been through the fire and you’re still pushing, continue striving and pushing towards ur goal, God has truly blessed u and will continue to do so!!! Khloye M.
Delilah
Tee Jay is just a fresh dude…he fly, he can rhyme good and he has the spirit of a person who has both been through and witnessed some deep stuff. I was happy to hear his new song…Lord knows the girls in Chicago need to hear something to inspire them to achieve something bigger than being a GP bustdown…or chasing dudes with $$ in an effort to do something strange for some change…they can hear something and like, oh, I’m a First Lady…
Kienji1495
Love the record! Hot!!!
MsHits
It’s your turn to shine Teejay! Wishing you great success:)
Cha'Von
Teejay, this is such a blessing and what we have been praying for. God has truly put something special in you! Now it is your time to show the world what they have been missing and craving. You have so many layers and will truly impact the music world. I love all your music and I am a big fan-not only of your music but you as a person. Much Love!!!
Changed1
Tee is representing Chi-town to the fullest! he is very driven and focused on his goal which is to be a great artist. i am for you big bro.
Pam G.
Teejay is an incredibly talented sensation…I’ve loved every song I’ve heard so far. His story can truly provide inspiration to all of us. I have 100% faith that he’s gonna be a huge success. Love you, Teejay!
Pam G.
DJoyofme
Tee Jay is a refreshing artisit, Good music that does not defame women and I love it. He not on that gang bangin stuff either. Good music for the whole family. Ladies check out his single First Lady. Now thats whats up!!!!! Looking Good and Sounding Good, what a winning combination from the CHI.
faith
tee jay works hard and does what he does well.
denitria
chi-town continuously stands up!
I love positive music. I can’t wait to hear this on the radio! Finally a song I won’t have to turn off cause the kiddies are ridin.
BabyCakes
LOOK @ Him..He’s Hot & Talented! Much Success Tee Jay!
Kozii
I simply love and believe in you Teejay this is simply Off the Chain
Renee
I’ve seen you on youtube, facebook, myspace, fakeshore drive and other sites. You are really doing your thing!!!! Not to mention the song First Lady and Breathe are so hot, I bump them in my car all the time. Good Luck!
TY
Hopefully this article will wake up whoever may be sleeping on you Tee Jay!! You are definitely a work of art!
J-Dot
Excellent, high-quality stuff. Great message, strong flow. I can’t wait to see Tee Jay take over your next celebrity basketball exhibition as well. Dude will get buckets! Keep going, brother.
rosita
really nice song tee jay and really cute picture!
Bev
I really do LOVE this song, it really is refreshing to hear a man’s positive view on a woman…but all the songs I’ve heard from Tee Jay are hot! He stays grindin’ and getting it in with this music thing, bigger and better things are coming for you boo! Tee Jay you def have my support!
camille
congrats tj, and keep the hits comin. chi town/tw got ur back.
Tay
I love Tee Jay and his music, he is a good spirit and have wonderful stage presence…Good Luck!!
Tenette Aka Pen
Hot to def definately is history in the making for the chi! Lets go!
Talia
Women love a hot song…..but when you looking how you looking……DAMN!!! It’s so much HOTTER!!! When does the CD come out!! I just googled other pics of you! (did I say that out loud) LOL!! You are SEXY!!!! Definitely got a fan on your hands over here! And I’m First Lady material!!! (smile)
Shepale
As always TeeJay is doing his thing and representing the Chi to the fullest. The track is hot!!!
You should name your album “Most Under Rated” It’s your time son!!!!!!!
Connie
I don’t really listen to hip hop that much but I have heard everything Tee Jay has ever put out and it’s just raw from the beats to words. Tee Jay has a blessing if you have ever seen him perform he gives it is all. Also Tee Jay supports other artist, women, and children he’s a rare diamond that we need to expose to the world.
BRYANT BELL
VERY DOPE SONG!!!! AND HOT BEAT!!!!!!!!!!1
JASON
I like the flow of this song.
and thats a nice beat. Who produced it??
Amber (Phoo)
Tee Jay is my God Father and I’m 12 yrs old. I looooooooooooooooove his music. The Monica remix, So Chicago, First Lady, and Breathe. I just love him so much. I like watchn him when he takes me to the studio. If I had enough money I would buy all his cd’s. Watch out all his songs are bangers :)) Oh yea all my friends want me to bring him to all the parties I go to cause they think he’s cute. But he did come to my school on my B Day and sing one of his songs and talk about how important school is. I love U!!!!!!!! This is our weekend???
Miracle
I love it! TeeJay will always stand out amongst the hip-hop crowd because he never degrades women…keep uplifting women and hopefully inspire other artist to respect us as well. Definitely a hit!!
Connie
Tee Jay is great!!!!!!!!! I love all his songs. The beats the words all great. Tee Jay is a blessing and has a special talent with music. I know that God will bless him with sucess. Tee Jay as always whatever you need just let me know. Don’t stop
Amber (Phoo)
What can I say about my God Father. Tee Jay’s the greatest and ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL his songs are the best. I love when we go to the studio together. I download his songs on my cell phone and my friends go crazy. If I had money I would buy all his cd’s. I love him soooooooooooooooooo much. I like watching him perform on stage.
Shel
It’s good to see u doin ya thang,PROUD of u keep doin what u love !
Mario Winans a.k.a Rio Da Truth
Yo, Tee Jay my man from my home town and real talk, you deliver. Keep doing you playboy trust me GOD see you in action giving back to your community,showing love whenever possible and all that you do will definitely take you to the top. Congratulations Tee Jay!
Rio {Da Truth}
Mia-kesha
Love it, its Hot so keep it coming
Peggy
Tee Jay is the heart of the Chi. His adversities have made him strong enough to carry the whole city on his back and has been ready to take over of the nation. He is true to himself and stands tall as a positive role model with more to say than the typical money, cash, h*es lines we hear all too often. It’s your time to shine baby! *Shine*
Renee
music you needs teejay right now…. his posivite vibe is what the game is missin!!!
CONSUELLA
“FIRST LADY” IS NOT ONLY FRESH LYRICALLY, BUT U CAN DANCE TO IT TOO……IT’S THE TYPE OF SONG THAT WILL HAVE U LEAVING THE DANCE FLOOR WITH AN EXTRA PEP IN UR STEP….. IT JUST FEELS GOOD!! AND WHAT REAL MAN DOESN’T WANT A REAL WOMAN BY HIS SIDE? FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME THAT I’VE HEARD A RAPPER SAY HE’S TRYING TO FIND HIS “WIFE”!! WHAT?? WHERE THEY DO DAT AT?? LOL BUT THERE IS SUMTHIN TO SAY ABOUT AN ARTIST THAT REFUSES TO GO ALONG WITH THE STATUS QUO TO GET A SPIN…GAIN MORE FANS…OR MAKE A BUCK…TEEJAY IS THAT KIND OF ARTIST…AND IN THAT HE’S BOUND TO SUCCEED!
BLESSINGS TEEJAY!! KEEP IT COMIN…UR WHAT RADIO NEEDS MORE OF!
Bryant C. Notree
Tee, what’s up family. I so glad to see you get to this point in your life. Keep it up never give up on your dreams, I’m with you and you know that from begining to the end. Don’t reach for the stars be amongst them. 1Luv!
B.Note
Taylor
nigga you got some serious skills…. its always good to hear a nigga speakin on real shit once in awhile.
caleb
man…. the music is good, dawg.
We Major Filmed Entertainment
Tee Jay in one word- MAJOR!
tyra
tee jay you are awsome, you truely have a gift, god is blessing you. i really hope that the industry will see that you are whats hot right now and if some doesnt pick u up soon it will be a BIG mistake.
Tamitra
One of the best artist out there i must say! I can’t get enough of it,,,,,It’s your time to shine. Keep making those hot records TeeJay!!!
Lil Mike
The new joint is hot my dude, way to hold it down for the CHI my mans! I hope they didn’t think you were done after that ’so gone’ remix
corey l moore
Tee Jay, keep up the good work. I loved the song and as others have stated its about time someone makes music that is positive.
ManMan
HOT SH!T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
breona
teejay besides the fact that you’re easy on the eyes, i really love your music…. you’re actually taking about SOMETHING!!!
Charles
Tee Jay Iwant to be just like you when I grow up.
mUsIcRuS
we love your work!!!!
Billy Badass
Yo I’m a rapper and we usually don’t give props to other rappers but I gotta give it to homey this shit is something different and the nigga story behind it is some real shit. Damn 9 hours?
Good luck homie we fucking wit you all the way in VA!
Teejay you have truly been blessed with an amazing gift which shines through your even more amazing talent.I never had any idea that you had open heart surgery or have been through so much.I am sorry for all the heartaches you had to endure in your passed but am so thankful that you came through it all only to shine even more :-). God obviously has other plans for you,from what i have seen and heard from you and your music i believe it is your destiny to continue to touch people and their lives with your presence,words,and music.I love this song. It speaks from one heart to touch and speak to many others with some real words from a real young man.It is fresh and refreshing.This tune got me dancing in my seat and my mom dancing as she packs the dishwasher….i know she from Jamacia but damn never knew she could move like that..lol. Anyway continue the path that God has obviously chosen for you on your mission to greatness.I am proud of you boo.You will always have my love,support and faith in you always. One lov b
Ty-City
No surprise to me that you’ve dropped another hit!! Just can’t wait to hear what else you got up your sleeve!!! May God continue to Bless you with the motivation and courage to continue to step out and do ya thing! Chicago is ready to see your “SUPER-star” on the map!! Love Ya!!
Rico
he sound a lil like luda - flow not as good as luda but the voice is real similar. hip hop is dead, but this R&B rap is still growing so he might have a shot at some national exposure. I read the joint and son has seen some outrageously hard times so I hope he gets all he deserves
MVP POODAH
THAT’S MY BRO DOING HIS THING! GIVING U UR P’s, KEEP DOING U & EVERYTHING WILL FOLLOW. GLAD U & MOMS MADE IT THROUGH THE STORM. HAPPY 2 C U HAV “1 LUV ENT.” DO IT FOR THE LOVE & GOD WE BLESS. I LOVED THE MONICA REMIX OF COURSE! (CAN’T BELEVE PEEPS TWEEKD ON THINKING IT WASN’T U & DUDE LYING TRYING TO TAKE UR SHINE, THAT FUNNY) & I’M FEELING THE NEW TRACKS ALSO! DROP THAT MIXTAPE & HOLLA AT ME! I KNOW THE “QUEEN OF DA CHI” IF U EVER LOOKING FOR A REAL RAW FEMALE… MUCH LOVE
It’s a joy for me to see my homeboy make it to the source.. I pray he can grace the pages… It has also been an honor working with a talented and dedicated artist as Tee Jay… I think the mixtape title sums it all up… 1 Beat away!!! You got it fam…
Jennifer
WOW!!! Wow!!! If the world does not recognize talent then we are truly slippn. Tee jay is bringin the new and the hott and we can’t wait to see u move nowhere but up. Keep up the gudwork.
Mike Bid
NY is fucking wit homie I just googled u and you got some nice shit. I fuck with the Breathe record too!
Sexy one
TeeJay that joint is hot can’t wait till it comes out. You know that’s a hit. I am looking for my Obama.. Stay Blessed!!!! you are real talented and keep the hits coming would love to hear more from you…
TeeJay I am so impressed with you. I think you are a STAR and the shy is the limit for you. Don’t ever be discouraged, which I don’t think you ever will. You are here for a reason, a purpose! Fulfill it! Much love to you!
*sky is the limit (oops!)
Chero_key
Pop off for the Chi once again…. take the game by the neck and choke it out…. feel me… that is what I am on!!!!!!
Julie Max
I love it I love I love I love I love I love I love it!
hot song hot ass dude and I love the bio!
Beonca
Hey babe….Just dropping in to show you some love! You are so talented it’s crazy!! Just glad that the rest of the world is gonna get a chance to see! One Luv! =)
Ms Sexy
BOTTOMLINE WE FINALL GOT US A NEW LL. THE NIGGA IS FINE AND HIS TONE JUST GRABS YOU. FINALLY SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
IF YOU GET INTO THE MAG I’M GRABBING 10 COPIES!
I fucks with Teejay! If you ain’t know, ask around this guy been hot!
A. Bell
Its a No Brainer……..The dude got skills!
Jennell
TeeJay thats a banger. Keep up the good work.
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Sounds and looks like another star rising outta Chi-Twn to me!!