Teddy Walton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Teddy Walton
Background information
Birth name	Travis Darelle Walton
Also known as	Teddy Walton
Born	(1992-07-31) July 31, 1992 (age 33) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop R&B soul pop
Occupation(s)	Record producer songwriter disc jockey
Years active	2006–present
Associated acts	Kendrick Lamar Drake Travis Scott Post Malone ASAP Rocky Nipsey Hussle Future Bryson Tiller Chris Brown Kid Cudi

Travis Darelle Walton (born July 30, 1992), known professionally as Teddy Walton, is an American record producer, songwriter, and DJ from Memphis, Tennessee. He is famous for creating the beats and sounds for songs by some of the biggest names in music, including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Post Malone.

As a record producer, Walton helps artists create their songs by composing the music and arranging the sounds. He has worked on many hit songs that have won major awards, including two Grammy Awards. He started making music with his brother, and they gained popularity by sharing their songs online.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Teddy Walton was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He spent some of his high school years in Columbia, Missouri. His journey into music started by accident. He downloaded a software program called FL Studio, thinking it was a video game. He soon discovered it was for making music and began to teach himself how to create beats.

He improved his skills by working on music projects with his older brother, a rapper named June. Together, they developed a unique sound. Walton describes his style as a mix of different musical influences, including the hip hop group Three 6 Mafia, the rock band Tame Impala, and the R&B group SWV.

In 2012, Walton and his brother released their first project, EVOL. It became popular online and caught the attention of music industry figures like ASAP Yams. This led to more opportunities, and in 2013, they released the single "Big P..." featuring the rapper Big K.R.I.T.

Music Career and Major Hits

Walton's career took off when he started producing for famous artists. A record producer's job is to help shape the sound of a song or album, and Walton quickly became known for his talent.

Working with A$AP Rocky

In 2015, Walton got his first big break working on a major album. He produced the track "Electric Body" for ASAP Rocky's album At. Long. Last. ASAP. The song was a success, reaching number 80 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning a gold certification, which means it sold over 500,000 copies.

Grammy-Winning Success

2017 was a huge year for Walton. ..... The album won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. The song "Love" was extremely popular and has been certified 4x platinum, meaning it sold over four million copies.

That same year, Walton also produced the song "Crew" for the artist GoldLink. "Crew" became a massive hit and was certified 3x platinum. He also worked with Bryson Tiller on his album True to Self, producing four of the tracks.

The Black Panther Soundtrack

In 2018, Walton contributed to the soundtrack for the movie Black Panther, which was produced by Kendrick Lamar. He co-produced the song "King's Dead", which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. The song was also a commercial success, going 3x platinum in the U.S. During this time, he also produced "Spoil My Night" for Post Malone's album.

More Chart-Topping Hits

Walton's success continued into 2019. He produced "No Guidance" for Chris Brown and Drake. The song was an instant hit, going platinum in less than ten weeks. It was later certified 5x platinum and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song.

In 2020, Walton produced "Franchise" for Travis Scott, Young Thug, and M.I.A.. The song was so popular that it debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also worked on several songs for Big Sean's album Detroit 2.

Selected Discography

Teddy Walton has produced many songs for famous artists. Here are some of his most well-known production credits.