“Bro, Teddy Swims is going to be the next Post Malone,” my friend texted me last November. I was expecting to find an artist singing a Post-inspired track, but what I found was completely different. I came across a YouTube video titled, “Teddy Swims - Focus (H.E.R. Cover).” The following five minutes blessed my ears and warmed my soul. Swims delivers a soulful, jazzy cover full of technicality and control. I then realized that it wasn’t Swims sound that would make him the next Post Malone but Swims incredible potential to be a huge star. Although one could argue its rather his “Post Malone-esque” face tattoos, braided hair and facial hair.
Only ten months ago, Swims posted his first YouTube cover of Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You,” garnering more than three million views. However since its release, Swims has more than 118 million views with a loyal subscriber base of 1.12 million. Last Friday (5/19), Swims arguably put out his best cover yet of The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights.” The track emits soul, musicality, and a Chris Stapleton meets Justin Timberlake type vibe. It’s an easy listen that transports the listener into a place of introspection and emotional depth.
The Atlanta based-songwriter is just beginning his rise to stardom. Be sure to listen to “Blinding Lights” on all music streaming platforms today!
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