Rapper, public speaker, podcast host, and founding member of Reach Records’ 116 Movement, Tedashii’s special sauce lies in his distinctive style and ability to transfer pain and struggle into poignant music. Nicknamed TDot, the Texas-born and raised emcee has captivated fans with his energetic sound and booming voice for nearly two decades. His music has been featured on projects from notable brands and franchises such as Apple for the iPhone 14 “Action Mode” Commercial and most recently being featured in the film Gran Turismo with his song “Get Out My Way” feat. Lecrae. Tedashii has music featured on notable syncs with brands such as YouTube’s Black Creators, Fast & Furious Video Game, Samsung, and Adidas. His single Gotta Live hit #1 on the Billboard Christian Hot AC/CHR. His album, Never Fold, debuted at #8 on the Christian Billboard chart. His previous album Below Paradise debuted at #17 on the Billboard 200 chart. His single Dum Dum has accumulated over 16M views.  

On September 15, 2023 Tedashii released “Dead or Alive Pt. 1” the first EP of a series to be released. Throughout his life, Tedashii has been vocal about the various trials and tribulations he’s endured from losing his 1 year old son Chase, close family members, to more recently, the serious fall he took backstage on the We Are Unashamed Tour. He’s always felt attacked by the enemy in a spiritual and literal way, but throughout that journey, he has learnt to survive. With the surprising combo release of Christmas songs at the end of 2023, it showed his amazing vocals and the diverse new styles he is venturing into. September 2023 marked the beginning of a new chapter in Tedashii’s story — a time to tell of the fight for his life as he was faced with the decision to live or to die. On March 15, 2024 “Dead or Alive Pt. 2” was released as the second EP to the series, giving fans a beacon of hope for those going through tough times. Tedashii has come through the fire and is singing a different song. One of victory, hope and authenticity. Following the fight for his life, Tedashii is now truly living in the present with the plan to be exactly who he feels called to be. 

“This series for me was truly about claiming victory over the enemy. I can recount a handful of times in my life where the devil literally attempted to take my life. By God’s grace I’ve survived. God has shown me that in my day to day I even have the same choice, “ to live and not to die,” says Tedashii. “I choose abundant life, and I hope the stories I share through this music remind other people that they can make that same choice. I believe that if you wake up and you have breath in your lungs, God is not done with you. What He has for you is good. So chase after it.”