Birthed by the Biggest Little city, nurtured in the shadows of the Sierra Mountains, is a Tongan Rap artist Taholo Vainuku. Who in honor of his people, goes by the stage name of Teez.  Through childhood in a Reno project, music served as a safe haven for Teez, allowing him to ride into an escape on the beats and lyrics, often of the legends, Tupac and ‪Bob Marley‬. It wasn’t until the age of 14 that he realized just how musically inclined he was, through his ability to write lyrics. Since then, Teez has dived into the core of the rap and hip-hop genre, mentally cultivating his lyrical style, and ambitiously, yet quietly, focusing on the development of his craft: a craft to set him apart from the crowd. Teez has since  released several mixtape songs on SoundCloud. In 2016, he revealed the first installment of the KILLSHIT mixtape series, hosted by the highly respected DJ Carisma. His talent for songwriting, paired with a voice incomparable to other artists (OR rappers) makes Teez not only one to look out for, but one to vibe with for years to come.  As he continues, he wishes to humbly use his platform to uplift his people, change the conversation, and above all, exemplify through actions, the necessity  and significance of remaining true to yourself in all circumstances — the necessity and significance of keeping it real.  To end this, it’s safe to say: this is only the beginning.