TeawhYB chats with us about new music, going viral, and more!

11th July 2025 Bryce Quartz

TeahwYB’s music is nothing short of special and unique, bringing so many different sounds from different genres that are perfectly intertwined vocally and sonically.

Alt-Hip-Pop artist, TeawhYB (T-Y-B) represents a brand of authenticity and ultimate connectivity, providing party jams and heartfelt commentary centered on self-actualization, celebration, and sorrow. Having gained national attention with placements on Apple Music’s Proud Radio, song placement in a Capital One ad with NBA Hall of Fame player Charles Barkley, and having music featured in MLB The Show 2023, TeawhYB (T-Y-B) continues to push the boundaries as to what a gay independent artist from a midwestern town is “supposed” to be.

I’ve been listening to TeawhYB since 2020 and have been a fan of his style ever since. From seeing clips of his insane stage presence at his shows online, to seeing him dance along to his music for promo, I feel like I can relate to him a lot. His demeanor online feels so personable and relatable, which shows in his music lyrically and with his vocal inflections too. Everything about him feels magnetic, bringing his audience directly into his life as if we have been his friend for a long time. He’s also very handsome, which is a huge plus too!

He recently released his track “dancing king” that brings such immaculate vibes, it’s impossible to not keep it on repeat! The instrumental immediately hooks us in, and then he starts rapping us directly into the hook. His vocals are really beautiful throughout the whole song, whether he’s rapping or singing, and the chorus is insanely catchy. The instrumental keeps a steady beat going on the entire track that quite literally makes me want to move my body to it. There’s a dance breakdown too, making it inevitable to move along to the song. Did I mention he choreographed a dance to it for social media? It’s easy too, go and check it out!

I had the chance to chat with him about his journey in making music thus far, new releases, going viral, and more! Check that out below.

Bryce Quartz: Hey there, TeawhYB! Thanks for taking the time to speak with me today. How are you feeling today?

TeawhYB: I’m bear-y well fam, just hit up Universal Studios in Orlando and relaxing while I talk to you. Thanks for taking the time.

Bryce Quartz: I want to take you back on a little journey for our readers. Can you tell us about how you got started in making music and what that experience has been up until now? Was there a definitive moment that made you say “I want to make music”?

TeawhYB: My mom has photos of me from when I was like 4 years old with a microphone, standing on a Little Tikes plastic table, wearing neon clothes, and clip-on earrings, singing along to this NKOTB Step By Step VHS. So the roots run deep, but I was never classically trained in music at all, no choir, theatre, or even band. I tried to teach myself how to sing but mainly started freestyle rapping in high school. Growing up in Green Bay, WI there wasn’t a whole lot to do so we would put on some instrumentals, smoke green, and drive around for hours just trying to come up with raps. That’s really how I got into doing what I’m doing now.

Bryce Quartz: What are some of your music influences that have inspired your work over the years?

TeawhYB: It’s so hard to define influences because I generally love all types of music, which is why I’ve never really taken one lane through my own music. But I have always been a student of hip-hop even at a really young age, my first CD I “bought” was Chronic 2001, everything from Arrested Development, The Fugees, Grandmaster Flash really enamored me. I could talk 80s and 90s music for days, but I also really enjoy the classic stuff from the 60s and 70s, everything seemed so pure and original. My biggest inspirations though are probably T-Pain, Usher, and Justin Timberlake, I feel like my music generally lands somewhere between those three.

Bryce Quartz: For first time listeners, what can they expect from listening to a TeawhYB track? How would you describe your music?

TeawhYB: Really depends on the song to be honest haha. My EP, “What We Were”, really hits that emotional melodic rap vibe, then I have songs like “Supernova” and “Cabin” that landed on Apple Music’s Proud Country Radio. I haven’t been able to settle into one genre because I just make what I feel at the time. Lately I’ve been more lighthearted R&B, Hip-Hop, Dance tracks like “dancing king” and “i don’t wanna hit the club” because I feel like everything that’s happening in the world is so heavy that I just want to take a break from it. Ultimately I think there’s at least one song out there for everyone in my discography and I define it as Alt-Hip-Pop.

Bryce Quartz: Your stage presence is full of energy and vigor, I need to see you live someday soon! What can someone seeing you for the first time expect from a live show?

TeawhYB: Come to a show! I’ll make you feel like you’re the only one there 🙂 I’ve never considered myself to be the best singer, the best rapper, or the best dancer so I just bust my ass to give you everything I got. I like to get off stage and dance in the crowd, find something to climb up, and just generally make sure everyone is having the best time possible. I’m not afraid to go off script or bring someone on stage if they’re giving me good energy.

Bryce Quartz: You are so authentically yourself in your lyrics and on social media, I relate to a lot of your lyrics. You represent the LGBTQ+ community quite well in your work, and have performed at several pride events over the years. What does pride mean to you personally?

TeawhYB: Pride is the best, I’ve been so fortunate to perform around the country at different festivals. To me, it’s just a judge-free zone, everyone is being kind and considerate, a little sassy, a lot of sexy. It’s just cool to be in a space where everyone is somewhat connected to celebrate who they are, unequivocally.

Bryce Quartz: You have a track that you dropped in 2019 titled “Cabin” that went viral and has gained over 2.5 million streams on Spotify alone, can you tell us about that experience and what the song is about?

TeawhYB: I remember piecing that song together in my home studio and thinking I don’t know what genre it is or whatever, but damn it still gives me the chills today. It carries so much meaning to me, it’s really special that we hit a few million streams. My grandparents lived in Upper Michigan on a small lake and my dad and some of his 11 siblings have cabins close by. But basically I grew up going to these massive family gatherings every summer; learning about different ways of life, experiencing new cultures, fishing, boating, eating, drinking… Anyway, everyone there is inviting, will give you the shirt off their back; quick to make you a drink or heat up some soup if you ever got cold. It’s about a safe-space where you can come as you are and leave feeling like you found yourself. It’s a real place, that even if you don’t have a cabin, you know the feeling.

Bryce Quartz: Every track that you’ve put out combines eloquent lyricism from singing to rapping, I’d say you’re a certified bop maker. What goes into writing a song for you and what does an average studio session look like for you?

TeawhYB: It’s always a journey with no real plan. I typically start with some sort of melody or cadence and then fill in the words as I go. I might have some lyrics to start but usually I just kind of record some nonsense and piece it together. Then once I get going I’ll be a bit more intentional with what I want to say or how I want to say it. I try to change it up every 4 measures or so because I get bored with the same flow or cadence. I love adding little harmonies and details all over, which often go unnoticed but it helps me stay interested.

Bryce Quartz: You recently released your song titled “dancing king” and I’m addicted to the chorus to that track. You also created a dance for it on social media. Can you tell us about that song and how you came up with the choreography for the dance?

TeawhYB: AYYYY WE LOVE TO HEAR THAT!!! I love this song because it plays into this theme of, getting older and wanting to find a partner (a dance partner). I’m just kind of over the chase, the unfaithfuls, the open relationships, the one nighters, nothing wrong with it, just not where I’m at in life and it’s saturated in queer music. So the main premise of the song is about having confidence and respect in myself to find the dancing king, a man who matches my rhythm and emotional timing. I really love this song stylistically because of the beat changes just baylee (producer) made and all the little vocal sample details I created but also it’s the male to male version of “Dancing Queen”, kind of.

TeawhYB: The dance was kind of an afterthought, I was at a hotel in Atlanta and just wanted a way to roll out the song. I’ve never really choreographed anything, so I started with this little version of The Reject dance I do, it’s dancing king so I had to bust out the crown but then throw it away because heavy is the head that wears the crown. I’m still waiting for your version of the dance on TikTok Bryce 🙂 It’s been fun watching people do their own iteration.

Bryce Quartz: You’ve made a few music videos and I really enjoy them. Do you have any more visuals planned, possibly for “dancing king”?

TeawhYB: You know, it’s hard enough to get people engaged for 5 seconds, so rolling out a whole new music video just seems expensive. I do have 2 vertical visualizers that are pretty similar to a music video on YouTube though 😉

Bryce Quartz: Are you working on any new music we should keep an eye out for? What can we expect next from you?

TeawhYB: Features and collabs at the moment. But I’m writing a follow up to the song that hit a bit on TikTok called, “You Mad, Doggie??”. I want to keep exploring my sporty gay style and adding more dialogue to queer hip-hop.

Bryce Quartz: I love asking this question as someone who loves food, so I’m dying to know… what’s your go to favorite meal?

TeawhYB: If it’s not soul food, it’s buffalo wings for me. If you have some southern mac n cheese, greens, and fried chicken on deck, I’ll be over soon.

Bryce Quartz: Thanks for taking the time to speak with me today! Come to NYC sometime soon so I can show you around and show you some of my favorite food places, but also because I want to see you live. Is there anything else you’d like to let our readers know about you?

TeawhYB: Through Every Action Who Has Your Back, that’s what TeawhYB stands for. I know I have yours, thank you for having mine.