damTeddy Swims has quickly become one of music’s most magnetic voices—a soulful powerhouse with tattoos, a heart-on-sleeve attitude, and the rare ability to make every song sound like it’s written straight from his diary. But behind the sold-out shows and viral covers lies a man juggling much more than just chart dreams. In a recent exclusive, Teddy opened up about his bucket-list collaborations, fatherhood, and what it really feels like to live life out of a suitcase.
For fans, the first surprise might be his wishlist of collaborators. Sure, you’d expect him to dream of dueting with giants like Adele or John Mayer, but Teddy keeps things fresh. He admitted he’d love to work with artists outside his lane—rappers, country stars, even EDM producers. For him, music isn’t about genres; it’s about connection. And given his history of genre-hopping covers, from soul to pop to rock, you know he’d crush those collabs.
But beyond the stage lights, Teddy’s proudest role might just be being a dad. He spoke candidly about how fatherhood reshaped his priorities. Touring may be grueling, but he’s determined to carve out moments of normalcy for his child, whether that’s FaceTime bedtime stories or flying home whenever the schedule allows. It’s not always easy, but he says it’s the fuel that keeps him grounded.
And then, of course, there’s tour life itself. From late-night bus rides to endless rehearsals, Teddy admits the grind is real—but so is the joy. “I get to see the world, meet the fans, and sing my heart out every night,” he shared. “That’s worth everything.”
With dream collabs on the horizon, a deeper perspective from fatherhood, and a thriving career, Teddy Swims isn’t just singing songs—he’s living them. And that honesty? That’s why fans can’t get enough.
John Owolabi
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