|Tef Poe has performed alongside as well as opened for: Common, De La Soul, Fabolous, Talib Kweli, MF Doom, Tech9ne, Cee Lo Green, & Lupe Fiasco. By ways of old “Langston Hughes Harlem” blues on the Pine Lawn steps through Saint Louis, Missouri, Kareem Jackson has been flowing to an acquired essence in a vibe called hip hop. Through his uncompromising poetic rhymes and lyrical delivery, emcee Tef Poe, is proving to the music industry that he is heir to the throne. Tef harbors the quintessence of a natural artist and entertainer. He proposed his growth garnering a reputation for being one of St. Louis’ elite battle rappers affording him numerous hip hop awards such as Lyricist of the Year from the Evening Whirl. |Solo mixtape projects as “Glory 2 God”, “The Redeemer”, & newest release “Money Never Sleeps” have been viewed by hip hop critics tagging him with warning labels as a force to reckon. The Freshman proved himself not so precocious when he rocked a crowd of 30,000 people opening for Chicago’s own Lupe Fiasco as well as featuring in the Smoking Section Showcase at the SXSW Music Festival. His latest hit “Show Stealers” has been in full rotation on STL’s 104.1. He has also collaborated with multiplatinum Universal/Motown (St. Lunatics) artist Murphy Lee as well as featuring on the HBO hit tv show the Next Episode. Tef also went on and competed in Blaze Magazine Hip Hop battle hosted by former BET Rapcity host Big Tigger. He has made a presence in arena frequencies featuring his music on large hip hop sites such as ThisIs50.com, www.GlobalGrind.com, www.SmokingSection.net, www.RiverFronTimes.com and many more pushing music digitally, building blocks to a myriad of successes. These decrees have moved his music awakening new listeners. The dedicated Tef Poe continues to follow his own lead working with other St. Louis artists as well as traveling throughout the country performing. By no means does Tef Poe have any intentions of divorcing his first lady, Hip Hop. His commitment and music acumen makes him the only contender |
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