Tommee James Profitt (born November 12, 1984) is an American songwriter and record producer.
Biography Profitt is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2017 to continue his music career. He has worked on the production and sound development of rapper NF. More recently, he has also worked in film and television music.
Profitt's music has been featured in 24, Legacies, Quantico, The Good Doctor, Prison Break, The Rookie, America's Got Talent, Empire, Bones, The Handmaid's Tale, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, NFL, TYR Sport, and others. He has won two Dove Awards and has been nominated for five.
Profitt's music has been used for video game promos and scores including Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Apex Legends, Assassin's Creed, UFC2, and Madden.
In 2018, Profitt held the Top TV Song for two consecutive weeks with covers of Linkin Park's "In The End", featuring singer-songwriter Fleurie and American rapper Jung Youth. Another collaboration, "Wake Me Up", featuring Fleurie, charted on iTunes Top 50 and on Spotify's Top 50 Viral chart.
Collaborations Profitt is known for his production work with American rapper NF. The two met in Michigan while NF was starting out as a rapper and Profitt was transitioning from being a full-time artist to a producer. Profitt signed a publishing deal with Capitol CMG Publishing in 2014, the same year that NF signed with Capitol Christian Music Group as an artist. They have continued to be frequent collaborators, with Profitt collaborating on the writing and production on NF's four full-length releases that have been released under Capitol CMG.
The first album, Mansion, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart and peaked at No. 62 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. The second album, Therapy Session, also debuted at No. 1 on the Christian Albums Chart and peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard 200. NF's third studio album, Perception, debuted at No. 1 overall on the Billboard 200; his fourth studio album, The Search, did so too. With over one billion global streams, their song, “Let You Down,” claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Pop Chart and went on to become an 8x RIAA Certified Platinum single. In addition to his work with NF, Tommee has worked with Hunter Hayes, Migos, The Score, Avril Lavigne, Social Club Misfits, Angie Rose, TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Britt Nicole, SVRCINA, Colton Dixon, Josh Groban, Nicole Nordeman, Blanca, Ruelle, Jung Youth, Fleurie, and others.
Cinematic Songs collection Profitt's releases include eight Cinematic Songs volumes compiling his collaborations with other artists in film and television, as well as Gloria Regali, his most recent sync-focused collaboration with Fleurie.
Personal life Profitt began dating a woman named Angela on September 27, 2001. They married on September 27, 2008. As of 2022, they have three children, two of whom are named McKenlee and Colton. Profitt is a Christian. He and his family used to live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2017, and as of 2021 he still resides there.
Discography Studio albums Title Details Human Released: August 14, 2026 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming
Cover albums Title Details Cinematic Songs (Vol. 1) Released: January 13, 2017 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming Cinematic Songs (Vol. 2) Released: April 14, 2017 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming Cinematic Songs (Vol. 3) Released: February 9. 2018 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming Cinematic Songs (Vol. 4) Released: July 4, 2018 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming Cinematic Songs (Vol. 5) Released: November 2, 2018 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming Cinematic Songs (Vol. 6) Released: August 23, 2019 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming Covers (Vol. 1) Released: May 1, 2020 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming Cinematic Songs (Vol. 7) Released: June 18, 2021 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming Cinematic Songs (Vol. 8) Released: September 15, 2022 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming Covers (Vol. 2) Released: May 10, 2024 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming Cinematic Songs (Vol. 9) Released: October 10, 2025 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming
Collaborative albums Title Details Gloria Regali Released: April 12, 2019 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming The Fall Released: April 11, 2025 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming
Holiday albums Title Details Peak chart positions USHoliday USChrist UKG&G The Birth of a King Released: October 16, 2020 Label: Capitol CMG Format: CD, digital download, streaming 28 26 — The Resurrection of a King Released: March 27, 2026 Label: Capitol CMG Format: CD, digital download, streaming — 11 19 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Live albums Title Details Peak chart positions USChrist The Birth of a King (Live) Released: December 8, 2023 Label: Independent Format: CD, LP, BR, digital download, streaming 45
Charted and certified singles TitleYear Peak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum USChrist USChristAir USChristAC USChristDigital "In the End" 2019 — — — — RIAA: Gold RMNZ: Gold Covers (Vol. 1) "O Holy Night" 2020 34 27 11 — The Birth of a King "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" — 42 — — "Carol of the Bells" 2023 44 6 6 — "Joy to the World" — 38 — — The Birth of a King "Little Drummer Boy" 2025 20 33 27 — "He Arose" 2026 24 — — 4 The Resurrection of a King "Nothing But the Blood" — 38 — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other charted songs TitleYear Peak chart positionsAlbum USGospel "Jesus Paid It All" 2026 13 The Resurrection of a King
Dove Awards +YearNominatedAwardArtistResult2015MansionRap/Hip Hop Album of the YearNF2016Therapy SessionRap/Hip Hop Album of the YearNF2016"I Just Wanna Know"Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the YearNF2017 Himself Producer of the Year Himself2018War Cry (ft. Tauren Wells)Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the YearSocial Club Misfits2019The ElementsPop/Contemporary Album of the YearTobyMac2019 I Know a GhostPop/Contemporary Album of the YearCrowder 2026 The Resurrection of a King Long Form Music Video of the Year Himself
Film and television placements Movie/Show titleSong titleAir DateRef.Batwoman"There's a Hero In You (Feat. Fleurie)"October 26, 2019Nancy Drew"Wake Me Up (Feat. Fleurie)"October 8, 2019Tell Me A Story"One Eye Open (Feat. Daniella Mason)"October 3, 2019Station 19"Can You Feel The Heat Now (Feat. Fleurie)"October 4, 2019The Bold TypeMay 28, 2019The Spanish Princess"Gloria Regali (Feat. Fleurie)"May 5, 2019World of Dance"Wake Me Up" (Feat. Fleurie)"May 5, 2019Marvel's Cloak & Dagger"Can You Feel The Heat Now (Feat. Fleurie)"April 24, 2019All American"Warriors (Feat. Steven Malcolm)"March 19, 2019Black Ink Crew: Chicago"Takin Over"March 6, 2019The Enemy Within"Rise Above (Feat. Trella)"February 25, 2019Siesta Key"I'm a Ruler (Feat. Ruby Amanfu)"January 22, 2019The Titan Games"Warriors (Feat. Steven Malcolm)"January 3, 2019Legacies"Wake Me Up (Feat. Fleurie)"December 5, 2018"In The End (Feat. Jung Youth & Fleurie)"November 28, 2018Charmed"Wake Me Up (Feat. Fleurie)"November 17, 2018The Girl in the Spider's Web"Wicked (Feat. Royal & the Serpent)"November 8, 2018Tell Me A Story"Welcome to the Jungle"October 31, 2018Hard Knocks"Why" [NF]August 7, 2018The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars"Warriors (Feat. Steven Malcolm)"June 19, 2018The Good Doctor"Hold on for Your Life (Feat. Sam Tinnesz)"January 7, 2018The BraveSeptember 24, 2017Power"We Runnin (Feat. Beacon Light)"June 24, 2017Prison Break"Hero (Feat. Mike Maine)"April 4, 2017Black Ink Crew"Grindin" [NF]April 5, 2017Quantico"Tomorrow We Fight"March 19, 2017"Hero"February 19, 2017Reign"Breathe (Feat. Fleurie)"June 9, 2017"Hurts Like Hell (Feat. Fleurie)"February 10, 2017The Expanse"Whose Side Are You On (Feat. Ruelle)"February 1, 2017Bones"Breathe (Feat. Fleurie)"January 3, 2017Queen Sugar"Hurts Like Hell (Feat. Fleurie)"September 7, 2016ContainmentMay 31, 2016May 24, 2016Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta"Wake Up" [NF]August 17, 2015Scream: The TV Series"Hurts Like Hell (Feat. Fleurie)"July 28, 2015
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