While the music video is comedic, the heartfelt lyrics to the “Respect My Team” speak to the brotherhood between Tedashii, Lecrae, and Trip Lee that launched the 116 Movement and the Romans 1:16 verse which is at the core of Reach Records’ mantra and mission. I still watch Kung Fu flicks to this day!” I was such a huge fan of karate flicks that I started taking martial arts as a kid, so many of the moves you see me doing in the video come from my childhood. “When I was a kid, I watched Kung-Fu theater every Saturday! I watched everything from Bruce Lee to The Heroic Trio and was a superfan of Jim Kelly, and Chuck Norris. “Some of my favorite films growing up were Kung-Fu flicks,” shares Tedashii. The three icons go deep undercover and into character for the “Respect My Team,” faux action music video that casts Tedashii, Lecrae, and Trip Lee, as Blaxploitation era detectives taking down villains. So, to create new music together and then perform those songs on tour is super exciting!” We’ve been friends and label mates for nearly two decades they’re some of my favorite artists. “I’m super excited to record new music with Trip Lee and Lecrae.
The founding members of the 116 Movement have made good on Lecrae’s social media post with Tedashii’s new single, the cinematic and anthemic “Respect My Team,” which releases on June 24th.Īll roads have led to this monumental moment! “Respect My Team” marks the first time the three have recorded together since “Nothing I Can’t Do,” released on Tedashii’s 2014 album, Below Paradise. Since Lecrae posted that cryptic tweet, fans have been awaiting new music from Reach Records’ pioneers – Tedashii, Trip Lee, and Lecrae. “Since the days of nightgown long tall tees and driving thru Texas doing some mom & pop shows on karaoke machines.
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