Teddy Swims is busier than ever with two babies on the way: The child he’s expecting, and his new album, “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2).” While he’s excited to talk new music, fatherhood is what elates him. “I can’t wait to hear the voice or ‘What’s your favorite color?’ … I hope he thinks I’m cool – or she thinks I’m cool,” said the soulful crooner. “I want my son – or daughter – to say that, about what I say about my father.”.
Continuously switching pronouns, Swims carefully concealed the gender, fearing facing a displeased girlfriend, fellow musician Raiche Wright. But it's difficult to contain his joy. “I keep catching myself because if I drop it here, she’s going to be" upset. "I’m really pumped!”.
His other baby, his sophomore album, is out now via Warner Records. It follows his 2023 “Part 1” debut, a rollercoaster of heartbreak and toxic relationships that peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200, powered by the massive success of “Lose Control.” But the continuing title of the new album — “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)" — might be slightly outdated.
“We’ve both been doing therapy, but also couples therapy as well,” said Swims, up for best new artist at this year’s Grammys. “We want to make sure that we understand each other and understand ... who we are, and that we’re able to communicate in a proper way, and the best way to usher in a beautiful child.”.
The 13-track project boasts features with Givēon, Muni Long, Coco Jones and GloRilla — all Grammy nominees. There’s also production and writing from Julian Bunetta (One Direction, Chris Brown), John Ryan (Maroon 5, Harry Styles) and Mikky Ekko (Rihanna, Drake) who all worked on his debut.
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