Fearless Pop/R&B Artist Teraj Inspires Confidence On Debut Album, ‘DEFY’“An upbringing full of overcoming obstacles is the driving force behind the album.” – TerajOFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY Teraj After 2 years of dedication, crafting a genre-blurring genus of pop, fusing R&B, soul and EDM, Miami-born and NYC-based singer, model and TV personality, Teraj releases his highly anticipated album, DEFY. With tracks engineered by the team behind Calvin Harris’ song “Blame” the album features production by Danny Bobby (Young Thug, Rich The Kid), Al Sween (Akon), Vezzo, The Culture and Teraj himself. The album was released May 31, 2019 on all DSPs. The former resident performer at Manhattan’s trendy Iguana Lounge landed performances in Rome, Montreal, and at this year’s Toronto Pride Festival, where he’ll be performing on June 22nd and 23rd, solidifying Teraj as a rising international sensation. Teraj is also a Cornell graduate who wrote, arranged, and co-produced all of the tracks for his album. Capitalizing on his previous success as a social media influencer, NYC model, and real estate agent, with numerous appearances on Bravo’s hit reality show Million Dollar Listing New York, Teraj has produced an album that’s as uplifting and transparent as his public persona, boldly defying expectations and showcasing the full force of his voice. “The feeling of diving deeper, deeper than the surface. My true self brought out, brought out to manifest. There's nothing better than living, living in my purpose. Or more rewarding than freedom, the freedom of being myself..." Teraj sings in the chorus of DEFY’s closing track, “Freedom”, which was engineered by Arthur Indrikovs and Seb Berrios, the team behind Calvin Harris’ “Blame”. Teraj reveals that “An upbringing full of overcoming obstacles is the driving force behind the album, DEFY. These songs celebrate triumph over adversity, while touching upon self-love, acceptance, and the journey of coming into my own. I want listeners to bop hard when they hear my songs but ultimately take something away from the music when they pay attention to the lyrical content. With all that’s going on in the world right now, I hope these songs inspire confidence and fearlessness in listeners to be true to who they are.” DEFY is available to stream on all digital streaming platforms: AboutABOUT TERAJ: Miami-born and New York City-based, Teraj, is an accomplished model, social media influencer, dancer, and versatile artist who is poised to step into the spotlight as a skillful Pop/R&B singer and songwriter. Teraj grew up with four sisters and three brothers. At a young age, Teraj was enamored by his own creativity, and set his sights high determined to achieve a career in music and performing arts. As a dedicated student at Design & Architecture Senior High (DASH), Teraj participated in a number of stage performances before heading to the prestigious Cornell University, where he earned his Bachelor of Architecture with a Minor in Dance. During his time at Cornell, Teraj was a member of the illustrious a cappella group, The Class Notes, which afforded Teraj the ability to hone in on his vocal skills while participating in the release of promotional singles and tour performances in New York City, Dublin, Paris and Rome. By 2007, Teraj was noted for his exceptional voice and garnered a placement as a biweekly resident performer at the Iguana Lounge in midtown Manhattan. Few years later, fashion photographer Seth London took interest in Teraj after stumbling on the singer’s online profile that showcased Teraj’s striking features. After a test shoot, London helped develop and guide a modeling career for Teraj that mushroomed into a bona fide profession with Teraj walking in New York Fashion Week (NYFW) runway shows and procuring coveted jobs for various brands, including Hermes, YSL, Calvin Klein, Aeropostale, and Zara. Teraj’s distinct look also helped cast him in numerous music videos such as “23” by Mike Will Made It featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J, and “Stack It Up!” by Meek Mill and Alley Boy, and more recently a commercial for Extra Gum. As Teraj gained notoriety for his promising modeling career, in January of 2014, Teraj took on the New York City real estate market as an agent for Keller Williams NYC, quickly making a name for himself and landing several appearances on Bravo’s hit reality show ‘Million Dollar Listing New York.’ In 2016, Teraj decided to return to his musical roots full-time and started working on his debut album. Through sheer determination, Teraj wrote and produced DEFY, comprised of songs inspired by chapters of his life, hoping to inspire and uplift his listeners, encouraging them to celebrate humanity through life’s splendor and hardships. With all of his accomplishments, Teraj is just getting started – finally pursuing his lifelong dream as an entertainer/artist ready to change the world.
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