Tenelle Christine Luafalemana (born July 21, 1988) is an American Samoan singer-songwriter from Carson, California.
At the age of 12, she started taking singing lessons with vocal coach Tim Carter, best known for his work with artists such as Beyoncé and Willow Smith.
After graduating from Gardena High School in 2006, Tenelle joined three of her uncles in a band called Chord Brown.
[3] Tenelle started her solo career as a popular regional performer on the West Coast of the United States and in Oceania.
[5] Tenelle has performed and collaborated with fellow Pacific Islander artists such as George 'Fiji' Veikoso, Drew Deezy, Adeaze, Anuhea, and Kimie.