Tease was an American R&B band formed in Los Angeles in 1979. The band originally consisted of Kipper Jones (lead vocalist), Josef Parson, Thomas Organ (guitarists), Rex Salas (keyboardist), Derek Organ (drummer), and Cornelius Mims (bassist). The band's lineup underwent several changes in 1986 by replacing the bassist with Jay Shranklin, with Chuckii Booker serving as the additional keyboardist. Tease's 1986 self-titled album featured the hit single, "Firestarter", which peaked at no. 11 on June 21, 1986, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.