Tess-1 is a native of Brooklyn, New York who moved to Des Moines at an early age. Born in a musical family and raised with a steady influence of soul music and Gospel. At the age of 15 he began to pen what he deemed poetry, but with a beat became rap, and it was good. Him and a neighboring friend shared a bond when he discovered that they also was into turning poetry into rap over a d**e instrumental so they formed a duo and called themselves the \"School Boys.\" Right from the start they were getting props for going around their hood rhyming and performing at local venues, but after a trip back to Brooklyn, the two broke off into their own. Rhyming was something that was so much fun back in the day and Tess-1 wanted the people to hear his raps because he enjoyed writing, freestyling and getting his props. Now it\'s a new day and it\'s time to get that recognition from the world. Watch how he starts from the bottom to the top. This is the first addition of the Tess-1 time capsule. There will be more. Witness how the sound will get better and better with each new release...as it should. But always remember the first joint...the foundation We all have big dreams and should reach for the skies even when no one believes in you. When it comes to that \"You Can\'t Blame Us\" for going all out.