CloudKid Presents TEYA - Grandma on the Dancefloor EP
On TEYA’s final track in tandem with her first ever EP drop, she releases, ‘Jail,’ an infectious pop anthem that flips the script on relentless pursuit. With textured vocals that capture both humour, strength and vulnerability, this song tells the story of a woman who’s had to say ‘no‘ on more dates than she can count.
TEYA says of the song, “This song started with me telling stories about all my bad dates, and not only mine. A friend once told me that she got chicken pox after a first date and the second date never happened because the other person was grossed out. After hearing that, I thought, “wow, what a great excuse not to go on a second date, because none of the dates I ever went on were second date material. And I’ve had my dates not accept ‘no’ for an answer, even though that in and of itself is a full sentence. They always wanted to know why. And I was sick of it, so i thought I’d write a song about all the reasons why. Yes, they are lies, but I guess I’d rather lie than have another person who won’t accept my first answer.”
»I guess I'd rather lie than have another person who won't accept a 'no.' «
Teodora Špirić, known professionally as TEYA, is an Austrian-Serbian singer-songwriter based in Berlin. At 24 years old, TEYA’s journey so far is testament to her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft. What started as a necessity to create blossomed into a passion — now, career — that has propelled her into the heart of the music industry. Formerly a professional tennis player, TEYA was, however, not a stranger to the stage, performing in musicals during her teen years. In 2020, TEYA decided to retire from tennis, instead shifting focus to writing songs and honing in on her artistry. Now a hobby turned profession, TEYA began competing on-stage as a songwriter, her first competition being the Beovizija 2020, Serbia’s national selection for the Eurovision, followed quickly by Starmania 21, an Austrian singing competition. Since then, TEYA’s musical endeavours have led her to songwriting camps across Europe — forging connections with artists and producers, such as Chiara Castelli, MYLE, FriendsFromCollege, Molly Irvine, FLAVIA, among others — as well as signing a publishing deal with Kayser & Boss, Sony Music Publishing, and Schneeblind Musikverlag, the latter marking a pivotal moment for her, as she left her hometown in Vienna for Berlin shortly thereafter. In September 2022, TEYA wrote the song that would become the entry for 2023’s Eurovision Song Contest, ‘Who The Hell Is Edgar?” of which she’d later perform alongside SALENA as the Austrian contestants for the competition. The song struck a chord with audiences, now having amassed over 30 million plays on various platforms, showcasing her growing impact in the industry. With powerhouse vocals, signature red highlights and an all-black wardrobe, her momentum shows no sign of slowing nor dimming down any time soon. Her first ever EP release, Grandma on the Dancefloor, finally out now!
