Recent from talks
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Teo Halm
View on WikipediaKey Information
Teo Lucas Halm (born May 18, 1999) is an American record producer, songwriter, singer, and actor. As a producer and songwriter, Halm has contributed to several notable projects, including two tracks on SZA's acclaimed album SOS, "(Notice Me" and "Open Arms" with Travis Scott, Rosalía's hit singles "Con Altura" with J Balvin and "TKN" with Travis Scott (the former earning a Latin Grammy Award), and "Evergreen (You Didn't Deserve Me at All)" by Omar Apollo. Halm also contributed to two tracks on the Beyoncé-produced The Lion King: The Gift. As an actor, Halm is best known for starring in the 2014 film Earth to Echo.
Life and career
[edit]Teo Halm was born in Los Angeles, California. His mother's family is from France and Morocco and his father is Australian, of British and Czech descent.[3][4]
Halm grew up performing in theater, performing in productions of The Sound of Music and The Music Man.[3] Some of his first professional credits included a 2009 episode of the PBS series Nova and an UCLA alumni fundraising campaign.[5][6] In the following years he appeared in a few short films. He was cast in a supporting role in the James Franco-directed Bukowski, an independent film adaption of Ham on Rye; the film was produced in early 2013 but was not distributed due to a copyright issue.[7][8] Also in 2013, Halm was cast in the pilot of the Disney Channel Boy Meets World follow-up series Girl Meets World as Elliot, the son of Cory and Topanga;[9][10] his character was ultimately cut from the series after the pilot was shot.[11]
Halm had his most prominent film role in the 2014 sci-fi fantasy film Earth to Echo, for which he received top billing. The film premiered at the LA Film Festival and was released in theaters in July 2014. For his role as Alex, Halm received the Best Actor Award at the ninth annual PICK Awards.[12] As a teenager, he had a supporting lead role in the movie Memoria, which premiered at the Austin Film Festival in 2015 and distributed in North America in 2016,[13][14][15] and the film Camp starring Joey King and Nolan Gould. In 2018, Halm played the role of Theo in the independent feature film Spiral Farm; it premiered at Slamdance Film Festival in January 2019 during which it was nominated for Best Narrative Feature.[16]
Since 2016, Halm has worked as a record producer and songwriter, and often collaborates with producers Michael Uzowuru, Frank Dukes, Mark Ronson, Carter Lang and Blake Slatkin.[8][17] In 2019, he was named to Billboard's 21 Under 21 list of songwriters and producers, having co-written the Latin Grammy-winning[18] song "Con Altura" by Rosalia (featuring J Balvin) and co-writing and co-producing "Mood 4 Eva" by Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Childish Gambino, from the Grammy-nominated album The Lion King: The Gift.[8] In 2021, "Mountains", performed by Charlotte Day Wilson and co-written by Halm, was sampled in the track "Fair Trade" by Drake featuring Travis Scott from the album Certified Lover Boy.[19] At the 2022 Juno Awards, Teo was nominated as a co-writer with Charlotte Day Wilson as Songwriter of the Year for "I Can Only Whisper."[20] Omar Apollo's Evergreen (You Didn't Deserve Me at All) co-written and produced by Halm reached number 51 on Billboard Hot 100[21] after going viral on TikTok.[22] Rolling Stone ranked it at number 29 on the 100 Best Songs of 2022.[23] At the Latin Grammy Awards of 2022, Teo as a writer/producer of four songs on the Rosalia album Motomami won a Latin Grammy for Album of the Year and also best Alternative Music Album.[24] At the 2023 Grammy Awards Motomami won Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album.[25] Halm co-wrote and produced two songs on the SZA album SOS, Notice Me and Open Arms (with Travis Scott). The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and stayed there for ten consecutive weeks, becoming the biggest streaming R&B album of the decade.[26] In May 2024, Omar Apollo announced the June 28 release of his second studio album, God Said No, which was recorded in London's legendary Abbey Road Studios with executive producer Teo Halm.[27] In September 2024 Rex Orange County released his long-awaited fifth studio album The Alexander Technique with six tracks co-written and produced by his friend Halm.[28] As a songwriter, he is signed to Universal Music Publishing Group and Electric Feel Publishing.[29][30]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nova | Neanderthal boy | TV series; episode: "Becoming Human: Last Human Standing" |
| 2012 | Waltham Vanguard | Bud | Short film; CINE Golden Eagle winner |
| 2013 | Bukowski | Frank Sullivan | Unreleased |
| 2014 | 15 | Young Brother | Short film |
| 2014 | Girl Meets World | Elliot Matthews | Unaired pilot[31] |
| 2014 | Earth to Echo | Alex | PICK Awards winner – Best Actor |
| 2015 | Lift | The Introvert | Short film |
| 2015 | Memoria | Alex (13 yrs) | |
| 2019 | Spiral Farm | Theo | Slamdance Premiere January 26, 2019[32] |
| 2024 | Camp | Howard | Tubi Original movie set for release July 12, 2024[33] |
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- "Ukiyo" (2016)[34]
- "Sweet" 2016[35]
- "she doesn't even know my name" (2017)[35]
- "scumbag demo" (2017)[36]
- "GIIIRL" (2017)[37]
- "Today" (2018)[38]
- "Frankie Muniz wakes up to a perfect morning (2018)[35]
- "outside orbit 124 1" (2018)[35]
- "R3552 INTO THE SUN (2018)[35]
- 3:4 Mystics 126.82 (2018)[35]
- "Momma" (2018)[39]
- "new days" (2020)[35]
- "Sun On Me 147.13 Th" (2021)[35]
- "Alright so now we in the thrashher tee [149.502 BPM]" (2022)[40]
- "Winter 1 Th" (2022)[35]
- "Dnb 2 166 Th" (2023)[35]
- "Blueprint 2" (2024)[35]
- "suite for a friend" (2024)[35]
- "RAIN AMBIENCE 3 TH" (2024)[35]
Production discography
[edit]Production and songwriting
[edit]| Year | Artist(s) | Song | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kevin Abstract | "Tattoo"[41] | American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story | Asst. production credit |
| "Yellow"[41] | Asst. production credit, additional vocals | |||
| Ezra Maeve, Teo Halm | "Ukiyo"[34] | Lavender Hills | ||
| Raury | "Neveralone"[42] | N/A | Also bass, drums | |
| 2018 | ¿Teo? featuring Jaden Smith | "Uno Dos"[43] | ¿Teo? | |
| ¿Teo? | "Unitedpalace (Interlude)"[43] | ¿Teo? | Producer only | |
| Amandla Stenberg | "Always"[44] | The Hate U Give (OST) | ||
| Omar Apollo, Teo Halm | "Today"[45] | Skate Kitchen (OST) | ||
| Quadry, Teo Halm | "Momma"[46] | Malik Ruff | ||
| Choker | "Juno"[47] | Honeybloom | ||
| 2019 | Goldlink, Khalid | "Days Like This"[48] | Diaspora | |
| Kelsey Lu | "I'm Not in Love"[49] | Blood | Also engineer | |
| Rosalía & J Balvin | "Con Altura"[50] | N/A | ||
| 070 Shake & Jessie Reyez | "Scar" | The Lion King: The Gift | ||
| Beyoncé, Jay-Z & Childish Gambino | "Mood 4 Eva"[51] | Misc. production credit | ||
| King Princess featuring Tobias Jesso Jr. | "Isabel's Moment"[52] | Cheap Queen | Also engineer, piano | |
| Choker | "Lucky"[53] | Forever & A Few | ||
| "Guppy"[54] | ||||
| "Guava Tea"[54] | ||||
| Charlotte Day Wilson | "Mountains" | Alpha | Also guitar | |
| UMI | "Love Affair"[55] | Love Language | Also bass guitar | |
| Omar Apollo | "Trouble"[56] | Friends (Omar Apollo EP) | ||
| Vegyn | "Fire Like Tyndall" | Only Diamonds Cut Diamonds[57] | Songwriting credit only | |
| "I Don't Owe U NYthing" | ||||
| 2020 | Rosalía & Travis Scott | "TKN"[58] | N/A | |
| IDK featuring Juicy J | "Square Up" | IDK & FRIENDS 2 | ||
| Kaash Paige | "FRIENDS"[59] | Teenage Fever | ||
| Troye Sivan | "could cry just thinking about you"[60] | In A Dream | ||
| Anne-Marie featuring Doja Cat | "To Be Young"[61] | Therapy | Also bass, drums, piano, programming, synthesizer | |
| Omar Apollo | "Kamikaze"[62] | Apolonio | ||
| Bea Miller | "Self Crucify"[63] | elated | ||
| Zack Villere | "Causeway"[64] | N/A | ||
| Tierra Whack | "Dora"[65] | TW2* | Co-producer credit, background vocals | |
| 2021 | Charlotte Day Wilson feat.BadBadNotGood | "I Can Only Whisper" | Alpha | Songwriting credit only |
| Swae Lee featuring Jhené Aiko | "In the Dark"[66] | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||
| Drake featuring Travis Scott | "Fair Trade (song)"[67] | Certified Lover Boy | Composer and lyricist credits only | |
| Baby Keem | "trademark usa"[68] | The Melodic Blue | ||
| Omar Apollo featuring Kali Uchis | "Bad Life"[69] | Also guitar, bass, programming, synth | ||
| HVN | "Hellscat"[70] | All Girls Go To Heaven | ||
| 2022 | FKA twigs | "Meta Angel" | Caprisongs[71] | |
| "Pamplemousse" | ||||
| Rosalía | "La Combi Versace" (featuring Tokischa) | Motomami | Songwriting and Miscellaneous Producer | |
| Lous and the Yakuza | Kisé[72] | LATY2* | Producer only | |
| Omar Apollo | "Evergreen"[73] | Ivory | Also bass and programming | |
| Selah Sue | "Twice a Day"[74] | Persona | Songwriting credit only | |
| Tanna Leone | "Death n’ Taxes"[75] | Sleepy Soldier | ||
| "February"[76] | Also drums, percussion, bass, guitar, keyboards | |||
| Ravyn Lenae | "Inside Out" | Hypnos[77] | Producer only | |
| Ravyn Lenae featuring Mereba | "Where I'm From" | |||
| Rex Orange County | "Threat"[4] | N/A | Also guitar and bass | |
| Rosalía | "Aislamiento" | Motomami+[78] | Songwriting credit only | |
| "La Kilié | ||||
| "LAX" | ||||
| Omar Apollo | "Saving All My Love"[79] | Ivory (Marfil) | Producer only | |
| Kid Cudi | "Maybe So" | Entergalactic[80] | ||
| Arima Ederra | "Portals"[81] | Orange Colored Day[82] | Producer only | |
| "Steel Wing"[83] | ||||
| "Letters from the Imaginary" | ||||
| "Message" | Producer only | |||
| "Orange Colored Day" | ||||
| "Drugz/Wooden Wheel" | Producer only | |||
| "Fall for You" | Songwriting credit only | |||
| "Dual Skies" | Producer only | |||
| "Yellow Cabi" | Producer only | |||
| Mount Kimbie and Dom Maker | "dvd" (featuring Choker)[84] | MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning[85] | Songwriting credit, drums and bass | |
| Kenny Beats | "Rotten"[86] | Louie | Songwriting credit only | |
| Lous and the Yakuza | "Takata" | Iota[87] | Producer only | |
| "Monster" | ||||
| "Yuzu Balade" | ||||
| SZA | "Notice Me" | SOS[88] | ||
| SZA featuring Travis Scott | "Open Arms" | Also drums, guitar, keyboards | ||
| Vegyn, Teo Halm, Michael Uzowuru | "Alright so now we in the thrashher tee [149.502 BPM]"[89] | Don't Follow Me Because I'm Lost Too!! | ||
| 2023 | Lil Yachty | "Drive Me Crazy!" | Let's Start Here | |
| Julián Dysart | "Man Down"[90] | |||
| Matt Cleare | "4000!"[citation needed] | |||
| Kirby (Ni'Jah) | "Agatha"[91] | Swarm soundtrack | ||
| Amire Obè | "Blinded Interlude"[92] | after. | ||
| Vagabon | "Do Your Worst"[93] | Sorry I Haven’t Called | ||
| Omar Apollo | "Ice Slippin"[94] | Live for Me | Also drums, guitar, synthesizer, programming | |
| "Pilot"[95] | Also drums, bass, synthesizer | |||
| Sampha | "Inclination Compass (Tenderness)"[96] | Lahai | Producer only | |
| 2024 | Yeat | "Never Quit"[97] | 2093 P2 | |
| Dominic Fike | "Coast2coast"[98] | 14 Minutes | ||
| Trueno | "Plo Plo!"[99] | El Ultimo Baile | ||
| Omar Apollo | "Spite"[100] | God Said No | Also drums, bass, guitar, synthesizer, Juno synthesizer, programming, percussion | |
| "Dispose of Me"[17] | Also bass, drums, percussion | |||
| "Less of You"[101] | Also keyboards, synthesizer, background vocals, programming, Oberheim synthesizer, Roland paraphonic keyboards | |||
| "Be Careful with Me" | Also background vocals, synthesizer, drum programming, piano | |||
| "Done with You" | Also background vocals, programming, guitar, bass, drums, Mellotron | |||
| "Plane Trees" (featuring Mustafa) | Also synthesizer, guitar Juno synthesizer, grand piano | |||
| "Drifting" | Also background vocals, synthesizer, programming, Prophet synthesizer | |||
| "Empty" | Also background vocals, Wurlitzer, upright piano, | |||
| "Life's Unfair" | Also synthesizer, programming | |||
| "Against Me" | Also Prophet synthesizer | |||
| "While U Can" | ||||
| "How" | Also drum programming, Juno synthesizer, synthesizer programming | |||
| "Pedro" (featuring Pedro Pascal) | Also background vocals, piano,Wurlitzer, celeste piano, horns | |||
| "Glow" | Also programming, guitar, bass, grand piano, organ, Minimoog | |||
| Bruteman | "And in the Night"[102] | Also bass, guitar, synths, drums | ||
| Rex Orange County | "Guitar Song"[103] | The Alexander Technique[104] | Also acoustic guitar, background vocal, bass guitar, drum machine, horn arrangement, programmer[105] | |
| "The Table"[106] | Also synth, piano, programmer | |||
| "2008" | Also electric guitar, drum programming | |||
| "Therapy" | ||||
| "Lost For Words" | Also acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mouth trumpet, drum programming | |||
| "Finally" | Also sample chop, programming | |||
| Pearl & The Oysters | "Halfway Where? | Planet Pearl[107] | Songwriting credit only | |
| "Big Time" | ||||
| "Mid City" | ||||
| Halsey | "Dog Years" | "The Great Impersonator"[108] | Additional production | |
| Sailorr | "W1LL U L13?"[109] | FROM FLORIDA'S FINEST | ||
| Arima Ederra featuring Mereba | "Oh God"[110] | Also guitar, congas, engineering | ||
| Arima Ederra | "Really Tired" | Also Moog Model D, engineering | ||
| Quadry | "The Ghost of BrandyWine" | Ask a Magnolia[111] | ||
| "I'm Wrong" | ||||
| "The Waterboy" | ||||
| 2025 | Sailorr | "GRRL’S GRRL"[112] | FROM FLORIDA'S FINEST | |
| Archie Madekwe | "Love and Obsession"[113] | Lurker (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Producer only | |
| Daniel Caesar | "Have a Baby (With Me)"[114] | |||
| Jordan Ward | "JUICY"[115] |
Other credits
[edit]- Score of Guava Island (2019); guitar, trombone, bass guitar
- Miley Cyrus – "Never Be Me" from Plastic Hearts (2020); keyboards[116]
- Mustafa – "Stay Alive" from When Smoke Rises (2021); bass guitar
- Pearl & the Oysters – Flowerland (2021); engineer, guitar[117]
- Bruteman – "That's Us" from Mosquito (2024); bass, drums[118]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | PICK Awards[12] | Best Actor Award | Earth to Echo | Won | |
| 2019 | Latin Grammy Awards[18] | Best Urban Song | "Con Altura" (Rosalía & J Balvin) | Won | Songwriter |
| 2021 | BMI Awards[119] | Award Winning Song | "Con Altura" (Rosalía & J Balvin) | Won | Songwriter |
| 2022 | Juno Awards[20] | Songwriter of the Year | "I Can Only Whisper" (Charlotte Day Wilson) | Nominated | Songwriter |
| 2022 | Latin Grammy Awards[24] | Album of the Year | Motomami (Rosalía) | Won | Songwriter/producer
4 tracks |
| Best Alternative Music Album | Won | Songwriter/producer
4 tracks | |||
| 2023 | Grammy Awards[120] | Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album | Motomami (Rosalía) | Won | Songwriter/producer 4 tracks |
| Best Progressive R&B Album | SOS (SZA) | Won | Songwriter/producer 2 tracks |
References
[edit]- ^ "About Teo". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2014-09-20.
- ^ "Teo Halm". www.umusicpub.com. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ^ a b Rivera, Jhanelle (2014-07-01). "There's More To Gaze At This 'Earth To Echo' Star - Teo Halm". Bello Magazine. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
- ^ a b "Teo HalmPage | Filmysphere". Archived from the original on 2014-10-29. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
- ^ "About Teo Halm". TeoHalm.com. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
- ^ Bernsen, Joel (2010-01-22). "UCLA Fund 2010 eSolicitation - "Will"". Vimeo. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
- ^ "'Bukowski' plays role in modest rise for local film production". Los Angeles Times. 2013-02-13. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ a b c Gardner, Eriq (2014-10-30). "James Franco Settles Lawsuit Over Charles Bukowski Biopic". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ Swift, Andy (2014-03-04). "Girl Meets World Scoop: Teo Halm Cast As Cory & Topanga's Son Elliott". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2014-09-10.
- ^ Pace, Robert (2014-03-05). "Girl Meets World Casts Teo Halm As Elliot Matthews". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
- ^ "'Girl Meets World' Axes Older Brother Character, Teo Halm Tweets". The Huffington Post. 2014-06-10. Retrieved 2014-09-20.
- ^ a b "Fanlala Voters PICK The Fault in Our Stars". Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ^ Memoria (2014) at IMDb
- ^ "Austin Film Festival Announces First Wave of Films". The Hollywood Reporter. 2015-08-19. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
- ^ "James Franco's 'Memoria' Bought by Monterey Media for North America". Variety. 2015-11-01. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ^ Teo Halm at IMDb
- ^ a b Mier, Tomás (2024-05-15). "Omar Apollo Announces Sophomore Album, 'God Said No'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ a b "Rosalia, J Balvin Win Latin GRAMMY". GRAMMY.com. 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
- ^ "Mountains by Charlotte Day Wilson on WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ a b "And the Nominees Are." The JUNO Awards. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ "Omar Apollo | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (2022-09-27). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Omar Apollo Arrives With 'Evergreen'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ "The 100 Best Songs of 2022". Rolling Stone. 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ a b "2022 Latin GRAMMYs: Complete Winners & Nominations List". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ^ "2022 Latin GRAMMYs: Complete Winners & Nominations List | GRAMMY.com". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (2022-12-19). "SZA Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With 'SOS'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ "Omar Apollo Announces His New Album 'God Said No'". UPROXX. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Havens, Lyndsey (2024-09-04). "Inside Rex Orange County's Most Ambitious Album Yet, and Why It Feels Like 'Some Sort of End'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ "Teo Halm". www.umusicpub.com. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Teo Halm – Electric Feel". Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "'Girl Meets World's Older Brother Character Teo Halm Has Been Kicked Out of the Family". Bustle. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ Slamdance, Courtesy of. "Alec Tibaldi's coming of age film 'Spiral Farm' examines family dysfunction with a unique spin". www.parkrecord.com. Retrieved 2019-01-27.
- ^ "What's Coming to Tubi in July". TubiTV Corporate. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ a b "Ukiyo (ft. Teo Halm), by Ezra Maeve". Ezra Maeve. Retrieved 2022-03-29.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "teohalm". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
- ^ "scumbag demo". Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ "GIRL". Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ "Today". YouTube. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
- ^ Momma Ft. Teo Halm (Prod. Teo Halm), retrieved 2019-01-27
- ^ "Teo Halm is a songwriter". artists.spotify.com. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- ^ a b "American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story Credits". Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ "Neveralone Credits". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ a b ¿Téo?, 2018-09-13, retrieved 2022-05-22
- ^ "The Hate U Give (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Skate Kitchen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Momma (feat. Teo Halm)". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Honeybloom". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Diaspora". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Blood". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Con Altura". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "The Lion King: The Gift". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Cheap Queen Credits". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Choker – Lucky". www.umusicpub.com. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
- ^ a b "Forever & A Few". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Love Language". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ Omar Apollo – Trouble, retrieved 2020-05-29
- ^ "Only Diamonds Cut Diamonds Credits". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ TKN, retrieved 2020-05-29
- ^ "Teenage Fever". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "In A Dream". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ DOJA CAT HOPS ON ANNE-MARIE'S ANTHEM OF "TO BE YOUNG", retrieved 2020-07-19
- ^ "Apolonio". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "elated! Credits". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "CAUSEWAY Credits". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Dora". Jaxsta. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Swae-lee-and-jhene-aiko-in-the-dark-lyrics". genius.com. Retrieved 2021-08-21.
- ^ "Certified Lover Boy Credits". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
- ^ "Baby Keem Trademark USA Lyrics". genius.com. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ^ "Omar Apollo and Kali Uchis Reunite On Bad Life". NME. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ HVN – HELLSCAT, retrieved 2023-05-05
- ^ "KFA twigs Releases Caprisongs Mixtape:Listen and Read the Full Credits". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ Lous and The Yakuza – Kisé, retrieved 2022-04-09
- ^ Omar Apollo – Evergreen, retrieved 2022-04-09
- ^ Twice a Day, retrieved 2022-05-02
- ^ Tanna Leone – Death n' Taxes, retrieved 2022-05-02
- ^ February, retrieved 2022-05-06
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae - Hypnos". Spotify. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ "MOTOMAMI + (Deluxe) by ROSALÍA". Genius. Retrieved 2022-09-10.
- ^ Ivory (Marfil), 2022-08-12, retrieved 2022-11-07
- ^ Hynes, Hayley (2022-09-30). "Kid Cudi Unveils "Entergalactic" Production Credits, Says He Doesn't Want To Release Any More Albums". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
- ^ "Arima Ederra | What are "Portals," And Where Do They Take Us?". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
- ^ "Arima Ederra". Spotify. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ Arima Ederra - Steel Wing (Official Music Video), 30 September 2022, retrieved 2022-09-30
- ^ Mount Kimbie & Dom Maker (Ft. Choker) – dvd, retrieved 2022-11-07
- ^ "The duality of Mount Kimbie". The FADER. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ Rotten, 30 August 2022, retrieved 2022-11-30
- ^ Lous and The Yakuza – Takata, retrieved 2022-11-30
- ^ Samuels, Keithan (2022-12-09). "SZA's 'SOS' Album Production Credits". Rated R&B. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ^ Alright so now we in the thrashher tee [149.502 BPM], 2022-01-26, retrieved 2023-06-15
- ^ Julián Dysart – Man Down, retrieved 2023-04-05
- ^ Ni'Jah (Swarm) – Agatha, retrieved 2023-05-04
- ^ Amir Obè (Ft. Naomi Wild) – BLINDED INTERLUDE, retrieved 2023-05-05
- ^ "Vagabon brings her rage to the club on "Do Your Worst"". The FADER. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (2023-08-25). "Omar Apollo Leaves Home in Search of Healing on New Single 'Ice Slippin'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Who produced "Pilot" by Omar Apollo?". Genius. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ "Who produced "Inclination Compass (Tenderness)" by Sampha?". Genius. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ Yeat – Never quit, retrieved 2024-02-24
- ^ "Dominic Fike – coast2coast".
- ^ Trueno – PLO PLO!, retrieved 2024-06-22
- ^ Omar Apollo – Spite, retrieved 2024-04-05
- ^ Omar Apollo – Less of You, retrieved 2024-06-07
- ^ "And in the Night - Bruteman: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts". Shazam. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ The Alexander Technique, 2024-07-18, retrieved 2024-07-18
- ^ "The Alexander Technique by Rex Orange County". Genius. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
- ^ Rex Orange County - Topic (2024-07-18). Guitar Song. Retrieved 2024-07-18 – via YouTube.
- ^ Rex Orange County – The Table, retrieved 2024-08-06
- ^ Wonderland Staff (2024-09-20). "Pearl & The Oysters - "Planet Pearl"". Wonderland. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ Halsey – Dog Years, retrieved 2024-10-27
- ^ SAILORR – W1LL U L13?, retrieved 2024-12-29
- ^ Kelia (2024-12-13). "Arima Ederra Drops "Oh God" ft. Mereba & "Really Tired" Ahead of 2025 Music Plans". Out Now. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Ask a Magnolia, 2024-09-25, retrieved 2025-02-08
- ^ SAILORR – GRRL'S GRRL, retrieved 2025-09-22
- ^ Archie Madekwe (Ft. Kenny Beats) – Love and Obsession, retrieved 2025-08-14
- ^ "Have A Baby (With Me) - Daniel Caesar: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts". Shazam. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Hussain, Shahzaib (2025-09-10). "Jordan Ward Returns With New Single 'JUICY' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Plastic Hearts Credits". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "Teo Halm Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ^ "That's Us - Bruteman: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts". Shazam. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "BMI Celebrates its 2021 Latin Award Winners". BMI.com. 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Winners & Nominees List | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
External links
[edit]Teo Halm
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Family background
Teo Halm was born on May 18, 1999, in Los Angeles, California.[7] As of November 2025, he is 26 years old.[7] Halm's ethnic heritage reflects a diverse blend of Jewish ancestries across continents. His father is Australian, with Ashkenazi Jewish roots tracing to Czechoslovakia, Ukraine, and Russia, having passed through England before settling in Australia.[7] His mother is French, with Sephardi Jewish descent from Morocco.[7] This multicultural background shaped his upbringing in a Los Angeles household that exposed him to varied cultural influences from an early age. Halm grew up with two sisters, India and Aliza, in a family connected to the arts through extended relatives.[8] His maternal uncle, Jérôme Cohen-Olivar, is a writer and director, while his paternal grandfather, Albert Halm (born Albert Rosenberg), was a Holocaust survivor and author of the memoir My Handwriting Saved Me.[7] These familial ties contributed to an environment in Los Angeles that nurtured creative pursuits, though specific parental professions remain private.Childhood and early performances
Growing up in this creative hub, Halm engaged early with the performing arts through participation in local school and community theater productions, which provided his initial exposure to stage performance.[5][9] At age nine, Halm debuted on stage as Rolf in a production of The Sound of Music, where he performed the song "Sixteen Going on Seventeen." This role marked his entry into musical theater during elementary school. He followed this with appearances in other youth-oriented musicals, including The Music Man, continuing his involvement through middle school years and honing basic performance skills in non-professional settings.[5][10][9] These extracurricular theater activities during his childhood laid the groundwork for Halm's interest in acting, as he balanced them with other school pursuits like soccer while based in Los Angeles. By around age 10, his experiences in these productions had positioned him to explore further opportunities in the arts.[9]Acting career
Early roles
Halm entered the professional acting world at the age of 10 with his television debut in the 2009 PBS documentary episode "Becoming Human: Last Human Standing" from the series Nova, portraying a Neanderthal boy in a reenactment exploring human evolution.[9] This non-speaking role marked his initial foray into screen work, building on his prior stage performances in local theater productions. The following year, in 2010, Halm took on a small promotional role as the fictional spokesperson Will Campbell in a video for a UCLA alumni fundraising e-solicitation campaign.[11] He continued with minor appearances in independent projects, including uncredited parts in short films during 2010 and 2011, as he pursued auditions in Los Angeles to transition from theater to on-camera work. These early efforts involved balancing frequent casting calls with his school responsibilities, though no major opportunities emerged at the time.[12] By 2012, Halm secured his first leading role in the short film Waltham Vanguard, playing the character Bud in this coming-of-age story that earned a CINE Golden Eagle award for excellence in short films. The next year, he landed a supporting role as Elliot Matthews, the older brother in the family, in the unaired pilot for the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, a sequel to Boy Meets World; however, the character was ultimately cut from the final series.[13] These pre-2014 roles established Halm's presence in independent and television projects without achieving widespread recognition.Major films and later work
Halm's breakthrough in acting came with his lead role as Alex in the science fiction adventure film Earth to Echo, directed by Dave Green and released in July 2014.[14] In the film, Halm portrayed one of three friends who discover a small alien creature and embark on a nighttime quest to help it return home, earning critical notice for the young cast's chemistry and authentic performances in a found-footage style narrative. The role marked his transition from short films to a major studio production, distributed by Relativity Media. Following Earth to Echo, Halm appeared in supporting roles that showcased his versatility in independent cinema. In 2015, he played the rebellious skater kid Alex in Memoria, a psychological drama co-directed by Vladimir de Fontenay and Nina Ljeti, produced by James Franco and exploring themes of memory and isolation among troubled youth.[15] His next feature was Spiral Farm (2019), directed by Alec Tibaldi, where he portrayed Theo, a young outsider arriving at a remote intentional community, contributing to the film's introspective coming-of-age story that premiered at Slamdance.[16] Halm's most recent acting credit is as Howard in the ensemble comedy-drama Camp (2024), directed by Josh Yunis and released on Tubi in July, depicting teenagers navigating friendships and betrayals at a sleepaway camp.[17] Halm's complete credited acting roles in feature films are listed chronologically below:| Year | Title | Role | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bukowski | Frank Sullivan | James Franco |
| 2014 | Earth to Echo | Alex | Dave Green |
| 2015 | Memoria | Alex (13 yrs.) | Vladimir de Fontenay, Nina Ljeti |
| 2019 | Spiral Farm | Theo | Alec Tibaldi |
| 2024 | Camp | Howard | Josh Yunis |
Music career
Beginnings in music production
Following a slowdown in his acting career in the mid-2010s, Teo Halm began pursuing music production in 2016 at the age of 17, establishing a home studio in Los Angeles where he experimented with sound design and songwriting. Largely self-taught without formal music training, Halm honed his skills through hands-on trial and error, drawing on limited resources to develop an intuitive approach to recording and mixing. This period marked a pivotal shift, allowing him to balance creative exploration with financial support from prior acting residuals as he immersed himself in the local music scene. In 2016, Halm signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), which offered professional resources and opportunities for songwriting and production collaborations with emerging talent. The agreement, administered alongside Electric Feel Publishing, provided a foundational platform for his entry into the industry, enabling him to focus on crafting tracks that blended retro soul elements with modern production techniques. Halm's early credits included assistant production on Kevin Abstract's "Tattoo" from the 2016 album American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story, an independent release that showcased his budding abilities in genre-blending R&B and alternative sounds. By 2018, he contributed to initial projects with up-and-coming artists like Omar Apollo on "Today" and Choker on "Juno," marking his growing presence in Los Angeles' indie music circles. Influenced by the timeless grooves of Motown and Daptone Records alongside contemporary R&B innovators, Halm emphasized live instrumentation and vintage warmth in these foundational works, setting the stage for his evolution into a sought-after producer by the late 2010s.Notable production credits
Halm first gained significant recognition as a co-producer and songwriter on Rosalía's 2019 single "Con Altura," featuring J Balvin and El Guincho, from the album El Mal Querer. The track, which blended flamenco rhythms with reggaeton and urban influences, earned a Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song in 2019.[18][19] Halm continued his collaboration with Rosalía on her 2022 album Motomami. The project won the Latin Grammy for Album of the Year, highlighting its experimental fusion of Latin pop, electronic, and alternative elements.[20] In 2022, Halm co-produced and co-wrote tracks for SZA's album SOS, including "Notice Me" and "Open Arms" featuring Travis Scott. These songs showcased his production style through lush, emotive R&B arrangements with layered vocals and subtle electronic textures, contributing to the album's chart-topping success and critical acclaim.[21][22] Halm also co-produced selections for Beyoncé's 2019 curated album The Lion King: The Gift, including "Mood 4 Eva" featuring JAY-Z and Childish Gambino. His contributions emphasized orchestral swells and rhythmic grooves inspired by African diaspora sounds, aligning with the project's thematic tribute to the film's narrative.[2][23] More recently, Halm served as executive producer alongside Omar Apollo on the 2024 album God Said No, building on their earlier collaboration for the 2022 single "Evergreen (You Didn't Deserve Me at All)." The full-length project explored introspective heartbreak through soulful, orchestral production, with Halm handling much of the arrangement and instrumentation. In September 2024, he co-produced Rex Orange County's album The Alexander Technique with Jim Reed, infusing its 16 tracks with intimate, jazz-inflected pop elements that addressed themes of personal growth and vulnerability.[24][25][26][27] Halm's broader production and songwriting credits span over 80 songs by 2025, with additional contributions including tracks for Quadry ("I'm Wrong" and "The Waterboy," 2024), Sailorr ("GRRL'S GRRL," 2025), and Archie Madekwe ("Love and Obsession" with Kenny Beats, 2025).[22][28]| Artist | Song/Album | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quadry | "I'm Wrong" | 2024 | Producer, Songwriter |
| Quadry | "The Waterboy" | 2024 | Producer, Songwriter |
| Sailorr | "GRRL'S GRRL" | 2025 | Producer |
| Archie Madekwe | "Love and Obsession" (feat. Kenny Beats) | 2025 | Producer, Songwriter |
Solo releases and performances
Teo Halm began releasing solo material in the mid-2010s, primarily as self-released singles on platforms like SoundCloud, marking his entry into performing as a singer alongside his production work. His debut efforts included the track "GIIIRL," shared in 2016, which showcased an introspective, lo-fi style influenced by personal storytelling.[30] This was followed by "scumbag demo" in January 2017, a raw, self-reflective song exploring themes of inadequacy and unrequited affection, released independently and available on streaming services.[31][32] Halm's solo output remained limited, with no full-length albums or EPs to date, emphasizing sporadic singles over extensive discography building. In 2018, he expanded into featured performances, contributing vocals to "Today" by Omar Apollo, a collaborative track from the Skate Kitchen soundtrack that blended indie and R&B elements.[33] These releases highlight Halm's vocal style, often characterized by a smooth, emotive delivery drawing from Motown and soul influences, though his focus has largely shifted to behind-the-scenes production. Live performances as a solo artist have been sparse, with Halm prioritizing studio collaborations over touring. He has appeared in production-related sessions and videos, such as live band recordings for Omar Apollo's "Evergreen" in 2022, where he contributed to arrangements but did not perform front-stage.[34] By 2025, Halm continued to position himself as an emerging solo artist through occasional social media teases, though no major live shows or new solo singles were announced that year.| Title | Release Date | Label/Platform |
|---|---|---|
| GIIIRL | 2016 | Independent (SoundCloud) |
| scumbag demo | January 2017 | Independent (SoundCloud/Genius) |
| Today (feat. Teo Halm) | September 2018 | Darkroom/Interscope |
Awards and nominations
Acting awards
Halm's acting awards are centered on his early performances in youth-oriented projects, reflecting his breakthrough in family-friendly cinema before transitioning to music production. These honors, primarily from fan-voted and children's film recognitions in Los Angeles, highlight his appeal to young audiences but are limited, with no major industry awards for adult roles following his 2014 film work.[35]- 2014 PICK Award for Best Actor: Halm won this youth-voted honor at the 9th Annual Fanlala PICK Awards for his lead role as Alex in the sci-fi adventure film Earth to Echo, recognizing his performance as a resourceful boy discovering an alien friend.[36][37]
Music awards
Teo Halm has received recognition from major music awards bodies for his production and songwriting contributions, particularly in the Latin and R&B genres, establishing him as a prominent young collaborator in the industry.[38] His work on Rosalía's projects earned him two Latin Grammy Awards, while his involvement in SZA's music led to Grammy nominations. These accolades highlight his role in blending urban, alternative, and R&B elements across high-impact releases. The following table summarizes Halm's key music awards and nominations:| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Latin Grammy Awards | Best Urban Song | "Con Altura" (Rosalía feat. J Balvin & El Guincho) | Won[39] |
| 2022 | Latin Grammy Awards | Album of the Year | Motomami (Rosalía) | Won[40] |
| 2023 | Grammy Awards | Best Melodic Rap Performance | "Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me at All)" (Omar Apollo) | Nominated[41] |
| 2023 | Grammy Awards | Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album | Motomami (Rosalía) | Won[42] |
| 2024 | Grammy Awards | Album of the Year | SOS (SZA) | Nominated |
| 2025 | Gold Derby Awards | Best R&B Album | God Said No (Omar Apollo) | Nominated[37] |
