Pop/Dance artist Teesa premieres her music video for her single “Rebel.” Her second music video off her Rebel EP depicts Teesa and her gang of Rebels preparing for a showdown with another gang in an all-out dance battle that combines high energy grunge, punk and glam rock in one video. Dante Basco (Hook, Avatar: The Last Airbender) makes a cameo appearance as the leader of the rival gang to Teesa’s and makes an unforgettable performance to remind both gangs what brings everyone together. This video was inspired by Dante’s most iconic role to date, Rufio, as a symbol of rebellious youth and staying young forever. Teesa states, “What led me to write Rebel was actually my personal experience with being an Asian female in the music industry. They tell me I’m considered foreign territory. But I think it takes a rebel to change that ideal, so I’m going to fight to be who I am.” She plans to promote “Rebel” by making various appearances at dance clubs in the greater Los Angeles area. The music video is also the directorial debut of Daryl Gilmore, who brings the gritty and dirty world of the Rebels to life through a combination of quick handheld camera shakes and slow-motion action shots. You can get the single on .

Listen to more Teesa: Bombs Away, Remedy, Drug, Follow Ur Heart, Behind The Scenes, Captive and Freak.

Rebel music video by Teesa x Dante Basco

Behind the scenes of Rebel music video by Teesa x Dante Basco

Lyrics to Rebel by Teesa

Excuse me as I tear up your scene tonight
I’m not obeying your stereotypes
Being daring’s the crime
Cause I wanna me outside society
They corrupt corrupt all that I love love
Won’t live the lie cause I’m a

Re re rebel, rebel cause I like it
Re re rebel, rebel I can’t fight it
Dan dan dancing, feeling like a riot
Re re rebel, Turnin up the level

I’m a rebel cause I like it
Can’t do anything to fight it
Dancing, feeling like a riot
Rebel, turnin up the level

Hollywood’s a bribe, I bulletproofed my pride
All of my issues grafitti the walls
I’m caught in red and blue lights
Don’t bow to the queen, no crown in the streets
Come on come on, let’s take them on on
And give your battle cry like a

Re re rebel, rebel cause I like it
Re re rebel, rebel I can’t fight it
Dan dan dancing, feeling like a riot
Re re rebel, Turnin up the level

I’m a rebel cause I like it
Can’t do anything to fight it
Dancing, feeling like a riot
Rebel, turnin up the level

Give ‘em your battle cry (x6)