Most frequent collaboratorJulian Bunetta · 15 tracks
GenresSoulPopR&B
Artist
91%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 21 of 23 tracks
Does Teddy Swims write his own songs?
Yes. Teddy Swims co-writes his own material, blending soul, R&B, and pop, and holds writing credits on his hits including 'Lose Control' and 'The Door.' He works with teams of collaborators rather than singing purely outside songs, after first building an audience through YouTube covers.
By the Numbers
2
Studio Albums
23
Tracks Credited
91%
Self-Written
7
Years Active
61
Collaborators
Authorship Breakdown 21 / 23 self-written
Who wrote the songs?
Across all 23 tracks: how many Teddy Swims wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.
Teddy Swims has a writing credit91%
91%
9%
Sole author0tracks0%
Co-written21tracks91%
Outside writers2tracks9%
Role Fingerprint how they contribute
Teddy Swims's roles across the catalogue
Share of all 23 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.
Lyricist (words)91%
Composer (music)91%
Producer0%
Performer100%
Authorship Over Time writing credit per album
Teddy Swims's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.
avg 91%
90%
92%
2023I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1)
2025I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2)
Authorship by Decade track-weighted
91%
2020s
I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1), I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2)
Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author
Where Teddy Swims sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.
Teddy Swims
Other artists on the site
Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.
Written by Joshua Coleman, Julian Bunetta, Teddy Swims, Mikky Ekko, Marco Rodriguez, Jaten Dimsdale
Co-wrote
The Door
I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1)
Written by Joshua Coleman, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Teddy Swims, Mikky Ekko, Sherwyn Nicholls, Jaten Dimsdale
Co-wrote
Bad Dreams
I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2)
Written by Teddy Swims, Rocky Block, Julian Bunetta, John Sudduth, John Ryan, Matt Zara, Sarah Solovay, Jaten Dimsdale
Co-wrote
Are You Even Real
I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2)
Written by Teddy Swims, Julian Bunetta, Sarah Solovay, Abby Keen, Giveon, Lawson, Peter Thomas, Sean Kennedy, TaeJaun Ellis, Jaten Dimsdale, Giveon Dezmann Evans
Co-wrote
None of the signature songs above fall in this category.
Discography 2 albums
Covers both of Teddy Swims's studio albums in full: I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1) (2023) and I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2) (2025). Part 1 is represented by its 10-track standard album; the four 'Part 1.5' bonus tracks added to a later reissue are not included as core album tracks. Teddy Swims's earlier releases (Unlearning, Tough Love, Sleep Is Exhausting and others) are EPs, not studio albums, and are excluded per the studio-album scope.
Bubble size = tracks worked on together. JB Julian Bunetta · JR John Ryan · MZ Matt Zara · RB Rocky Block
The Authorship Story
Data Insight
Teddy Swims sits firmly in the modern pop co-writing model, where almost every song carries a crowd of names. Jaten Dimsdale co-writes the large majority of his tracks, but his credit usually appears beside three to seven other writers, mainly his producers and a rotating cast of professional songwriters. The producer column is dominated by Julian Bunetta and John Ryan, who shape much of his sound. The clearest authorship pattern here is collaboration at scale rather than the lone-writer model.
Quick Facts
Real nameJaten Dimsdale, a soul and R&B-pop singer from Georgia
Origin storyBuilt a following posting song covers on YouTube in 2019-2020
Breakthrough'Lose Control' climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot 100
Chart longevity'Lose Control' had one of the slowest-ever climbs to the top of the Hot 100
Grammy nodNominated for Best New Artist (2025)
Studio albumsTwo, the two parts of I've Tried Everything but Therapy (2023 and 2025)
Creative Fingerprint
A soul singer who co-writes his songs: Teddy Swims builds his R&B-pop material with collaborators, keeping a writing credit on his breakout hits rather than singing purely outside songs.
The Story
Teddy Swims is the stage name of American singer-songwriter Jaten Dimsdale, who built a following with viral cover videos on YouTube before turning to original soul-pop. His music blends contemporary R&B, pop, soul, and country influences around a powerful, gravelly voice. After a run of EPs, his 2023 debut album I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1) spun off the global hit 'Lose Control,' which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Like most modern pop, his songs are written by large collaborative teams: Dimsdale co-writes nearly all of his material alongside producers and professional songwriters such as Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, Joshua Coleman, and Mikky Ekko, placing him in a heavily co-written authorship pattern typical of the pop mainstream.
Awards & Recognition
'Lose Control' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 (2024)
Grammy nomination for Best New Artist (2025)
'Lose Control' set a record for one of the longest climbs to number one on the Hot 100
Frequently Asked Questions Teddy Swims
Does Teddy Swims write his own songs?
Yes. Teddy Swims co-writes his own material, blending soul, R&B, and pop, and holds writing credits on his hits including 'Lose Control' and 'The Door.' He works with teams of collaborators rather than singing purely outside songs, after first building an audience through YouTube covers.
Who is Teddy Swims?
Teddy Swims, whose real name is Jaten Dimsdale, is an American soul and R&B-pop singer from Georgia. He rose to fame posting cover videos on YouTube before breaking through with his own music, most notably the smash 'Lose Control.'
Who wrote 'Lose Control'?
'Lose Control' was co-written by Teddy Swims with a team of songwriters and released on his 2023 debut. It became a slow-building phenomenon, eventually reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024 after one of the longest chart climbs in history.
How big was 'Lose Control'?
'Lose Control' was one of the biggest songs of 2024, topping the Billboard Hot 100 after an unusually long climb and dominating radio and streaming. Its success made Teddy Swims a mainstream star and drove his Grammy Best New Artist nomination.
How many albums has Teddy Swims released?
Teddy Swims has released two studio albums, the two parts of I've Tried Everything but Therapy: Part 1 in 2023 and Part 2 in 2025. 'Lose Control' anchors Part 1.
Was Teddy Swims nominated for a Grammy?
Yes. Teddy Swims was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 2025 ceremony, on the strength of 'Lose Control' and his debut album. It was his first Grammy nomination.
How did Teddy Swims get his start?
He built his audience by posting soulful covers of songs on YouTube in 2019 and 2020, showing off a big, versatile voice. That online following set the stage for his original music and his eventual breakout with 'Lose Control.'
Who wrote 'The Door'?
'The Door' was co-written by Teddy Swims for his 2023 debut I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1). It became one of the album's most popular tracks alongside 'Lose Control.'
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