Tenelle Christine Luafalemana, known professionally as Tenelle, is a California-based artist who blends melodic R&B with reggae-pop. Born in Carson to a family of Samoan descent, Tenelle initially pursued sports but shifted her focus to music at age 12, taking vocal lessons and performing at family events. After high school, she sang with her uncles' band Chord Brown and began writing her own songs, influenced by artists like Lauryn Hill and Gwen Stefani. Around 2008, she launched her solo career, performing in Long Beach and Hawaii, where she sang backup for various acts. Her breakthrough came in 2013 with the hit singles "Bulletproof" and "Flava," followed by collaborations with Fiji, Common Kings, and Spawnbreezie. In 2017, she released her debut album, "For the Lovers," featuring guest appearances by Chazrox and Fiji.
