Christian Jones better known for his stage name TeeFLii is a singer/ recoding artist out of the South Central Los Angeles area bringing a new risky, west coast luscious avenue to the R&B scene. He's teamed up with DJ Mustard again for another sexy boarder line raunchy album, that is sure to contribute to late night, after club specials. TeeFLii may be a newcomer to the R&B scene, but he's no stranger to the hiphop culture as he grew up dancing and being a part of the whole krump movement along side of Tommy the Clown and David LaChapelle. He has an impressive background including dancing with Chris Brown in his first three videos and along side of Omarion as well.
The mixtape is entitled "Fireworks" and that's exactly what this album brings; hard hitting west coast music with an explosive feature roster that includes west coast legends such as Dom Kennedy and E-40 for starters. Since the more recent decline of Ray J's Career, California has birthed another up and coming R&B star to take the crown. There's nothing forced on this mixtape and the message is clear with every song, sex, sex, sex, and more SEX. This album isn't for the innocent listeners as he dives in head first with the fist track "Better Know" to set the tone for this sexual roller coaster filled with vulgar turns, and openly acceptable lewd twists. This artist gives me a feeling of a cross between The Dream and Jeremih with his own distinct voice, but similar content and subject matter. The music and beats go hard, as it sounds like a blend of bass lines being lead by guitar and piano/key harmonies that can be played in the club or the after After party. Each track is as sexy as LisaRaye McCoy when she played Diamond in 'The Players Club" and as ratchet as her co-workers as well, at the same damn time. He also drops the name "Annie" throughout the whole mixtape, which is his way of calling a woman and alternate name like shorty, boo, lady etc... The mixtape is overall impressing and I will be having a few tracks on my play list while I chill out by the pool this summer to catch me a few Annies.
With that being said on to the Ratings.
Flow: 4/5 He has a distinct flow to his R&B that easily separates him from other artists.
Lyrical Content: 2/5 The content has a unique spin that he puts on it but still room for improvement.
Consistency: 5/5 Every track is consistent no doubt.
Subject: 2/5 This where the tape lacks at I would've never guessed he grew up singing gospel, so that should tell ya.
Beat/Music: 4/5 The beats ride from beginning to end and can be played in multiple settings just no variation.
Score: 17/25
Favorite Tracks: 1. Better Know, 2. So Good, 3. U Can Get It, 6. Neva Turn down, 8 Put It on U
Track 11 as well gotta have it
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