About Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims contains multitudes. It's right there in his
name- "Swims" is an acronym for "Someone Who Isn't Me Sometimes," and it's a
kind of shorthand for everything he stands for. His voice sounds cozy and rich
over all of the many genres he swirls up, from pop and soul on to gospel,
hip-hop, and hard rock. But it's even bigger than the Atlanta
singer/songwriter's rich baritone. To him, the concept refers to empathy,
connection, using music to serve a greater good, and staying true to your
people.
By sticking to those values, Teddy has attracted a following
of millions who've gravitated to him on the strength of his funk-laced
originals and unexpected covers (Shania Twain herself has praised his take on
"You're Still the One"). But getting here has been a wild journey. Teddy grew
up in Georgia, a preacher's grandson with a powerful voice of his own. After
various false career starts and a brush with homelessness, Teddy stumbled upon
a lifeline in 2019 when he shared a video of him singing Michael Jackson's
"Rock With You."
It took off, leading to more covers-spanning Marvin Gaye to
Billie Eilish-that showed off his talent, humor, style, and ease in the studio.
In early 2020, the world caught on. He signed with Warner Records and released
his first original song, the frisky, funked-up "Picky." And then came "Broke,"
a raucous clap-along anthem about the joys of (finally) making and spending mad
cash, followed by a remix featuring Grammy-nominated country star Thomas Rhett.
Now, Teddy's counting down the days until the world can to
hear the original sound he's still crafting, which he says includes "everything
from rap to R&B to '80s metal." That seem be hard to pin down, but so far
he's proven it doesn't matter what or how or who he's singing-Teddy is always
Teddy.