Theodore Bloomquist, 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. He has performed at music festivals such as the Firefly Music Festival and Moonrise. He did a remix of “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake featuring Future and Young Thug and also has been a guest DJ on Sirius XM.
Career
After graduating from college, Teddy trained to be a certified audio engineer at Omega Recording Studios. Teddy’s’ first experience with music production was creating hip-hop beats for Bad Boy Entertainment’s Chucky Thompson. After transitioning into electronic dance music, one of his early songs was featured on the radio channel Sirius XM Chill.
Teddy first performed at the Firefly Music Festival in 2019, at the event’s Silent Disco. He also performed at Moonrise in 2019.
Teddy collaborated with Britt Lari on the single “All of Me” in 2020. He also released the singles “Falling” featuring Kenna Woods and Mon Rovîa and “Feels Like Summer.”
Teddy has performed as a supporting act for artists such as Zedd, whom he opened for at Echostage in 2021. He also performed at the Up & Up Festival and returned to the Firefly Music Festival as a performer in 2021. Teddy was one of the artists chosen for Armin van Buuren’s 2021 Armada Chill Christmas Playlist.
Teddy released the singles “Take It Slow” and “Show Me,” both featuring Jolee Nikoal, in 2021. “Show Me” was the 10th musical collaboration between Teddy Beats and Nikoal.
He also released the singles “Everybody Needs Love,” featuring Jacob Browne in May 2021 and “Alive,” featuring Britt Lari in June 2021. Teddy also released a remix of “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake featuring Future and Young Thug and collaborated with singer Ry Hill on a cover of “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals.
In 2022, Teddy released the single “Floating,” featuring Matthew Rapp.
Teddy has been a guest DJ on Sirius XM Chill’s “House of Chill” radio program.
Discography
Singles
Remixes
References
American DJs
Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Record producers from Washington, D.C. Musicians from Washington, D.C. American electronic dance music musicians Electronic dance music DJs