Teddy Beats

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Teddy Beats
Birth nameTheodore Bloomquist
OriginWashington D. C., U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)DJ, producer
Years active2017-present

Theodore Bloomquist,[1][2] known professionally as Teddy Beats, is an American DJ and record producer. He is known for his style in the “chill dance” genre of electronic dance music.[3][4] He has performed at music festivals such as the Firefly Music Festival[5] and Moonrise.[6] He did a remix of “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake featuring Future and Young Thug[7] and also has been a guest DJ on Sirius XM.[8]

Career[edit]

After graduating from college, Teddy trained to be a certified audio engineer at Omega Recording Studios.[9] Teddy’s’ first experience with music production was creating hip-hop beats for Bad Boy Entertainment’s Chucky Thompson.[4] After transitioning into electronic dance music, one of his early songs was featured on the radio channel Sirius XM Chill.[5]

Teddy first performed at the Firefly Music Festival in 2019, at the event’s Silent Disco.[5] He also performed at Moonrise in 2019.[9]

Teddy collaborated with Britt Lari on the single “All of Me” in 2020.[10] He also released the singles “Falling” featuring Kenna Woods and Mon Rovîa[11] and “Feels Like Summer.”[12]

Teddy has performed as a supporting act for artists such as Zedd,[5] whom he opened for at Echostage in 2021.[13] He also performed at the Up & Up Festival[1] and returned to the Firefly Music Festival as a performer in 2021.[5] Teddy was one of the artists chosen for Armin van Buuren’s 2021 Armada Chill Christmas Playlist.[14]

Teddy released the singles “Take It Slow” and “Show Me,” both featuring Jolee Nikoal, in 2021.[15][16][17] “Show Me” was the 10th musical collaboration between Teddy Beats and Nikoal.[16]

He also released the singles “Everybody Needs Love,” featuring Jacob Browne in May 2021[8][18] and “Alive,” featuring Britt Lari in June 2021.[19][20][21] Teddy also released a remix of “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake featuring Future and Young Thug[7] and collaborated with singer Ry Hill on a cover of “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals.[22]

In 2022, Teddy released the single “Floating,” featuring Matthew Rapp.[23][24]

Teddy has been a guest DJ on Sirius XM Chill’s “House of Chill” radio program.[8]

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

Title Year Ref
“Lost Boy” (feat. Sharon Desiree) 2017
“Ain’t Stoppin” (feat. Jolee Nikoal) 2017
“Suppose to Be” (feat. Jolee Nikoal) 2017 [25]
“Saturday” 2018
“I'll Be Around” (feat. Suse B) 2019
“Waiting for Tonight” (with Camden Levine)(feat. Jolee Nikoal) 2019
“Hold Me” (feat. Mon Rovîa) 2019
“All of Me” (feat. Britt Lari) 2020 [2][10]
“Falling” (feat. Kenna Woods and Mon Rovîa) 2020 [11]
“Feels Like Summer” 2020 [12]
“Take It Slow” (feat. Jolee Nikoal) 2021 [15]
“Show Me” (feat. Jolee Nikoal) 2021 [16][17]
“Everybody Needs Love” (feat. Jacob Browne) 2021 [8][18]
“Alive” (feat. Britt Lari) 2021 [21]
“Heat Waves” (cover)(feat. Ry Hill) 2021 [22]
“Floating” (feat. Matthew Rapp) 2022 [24]

Remixes[edit]

Title Year Ref
“Way 2 Sexy”[7] 2021 Drake feat. Future and Young Thug

References[edit]

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  2. ^ a b All of Me - Teddy Beats, Britt Lari | Song Info, retrieved 2022-04-23
  3. ^ "Teddy Beats | Feeling "Alive"". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  4. ^ a b "Teddy Beats unleashes tropical deep house heater, 'Take It Slow' featuring Jolee Nikoal - Dancing Astronaut Teddy Beats unleashes tropical deep house heater 'Take It Slow' featuring Jolee Nikoal". Dancing Astronaut. 2021-02-25. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
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  8. ^ a b c d Bhanawat, Akshay (2021-05-14). "Teddy Beats Teams Up With Jacob Browne For "Everybody Needs Love"". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  9. ^ a b "Teddy Beats is "Too EDM For Pop and Too Pop For EDM" | One EDM". oneedm.com. 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  10. ^ a b "Teddy Beats - "All Of Me" ft Britt Lari". Hertz Magazine. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  11. ^ a b "Teddy Beats has released an exciting new track called "Falling" feat. Kenna Woods and Mon Rovîa – Reignland". Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  12. ^ a b Nations, E. D. M. (2020-07-21). "Teddy Beats' New Sunset Anthem Has Us Ready for Summer !". EDM NATIONS. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  13. ^ "Getting to Know: Teddy Beats". The Nexus of All Things DJ. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  14. ^ Spilsbury, Jack (2021-12-24). "Armin van Buuren and Armada spread Christmas cheer with brand new Holiday-themed playlist". We Rave You. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  15. ^ a b "LISTEN: Teddy Beats Unleashes Hypnotizing New Deep House Single, 'Take It Slow'". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  16. ^ a b c "Teddy Beats, Jolee Nikaol realize 10th collaborative outing with 'Show Me'". Dancing Astronaut. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  17. ^ a b "Teddy Beats Releases The Tropical Hit Of The Summer With "Show Me"". Exron Music. 2021-07-30. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  18. ^ a b "Teddy Beats and Jacob Browne Team Up for "Everybody Needs Love"". The DJ Sessions. 2021-05-14. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  19. ^ "Teddy Beats Returns to Smash Deep Records w/ "Alive" ft. Britt Lari". Your EDM. 2021-06-11. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  20. ^ "Teddy Beats returns to Smash Deep Records with 'Alive' featuring Britt Lari | New Music". Music Crowns. 2021-07-08. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  21. ^ a b "Teddy Beats Turns Up On New Single "Alive"". CULTR. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  22. ^ a b "Teddy Beats and Ry Hill organically reimagine Glass Animals' 'Heat Waves'". Dancing Astronaut. 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  23. ^ "Teddy Beats, Matthew Rapp leave listeners 'Floating' with new chill/pop single". Dancing Astronaut. 2022-03-14. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  24. ^ a b admin (2022-03-15). "Teddy Beats, Matthew Rapp depart listeners 'Floating' with new chill/pop single". Night Lite Festivals. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
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