Teddy Swims snagged his first Billboard Hot 100 hit with his powerful breakout hit, “Lose Control,” and the song broke into the tally’s top 10 on Jan. 20, 2024.

Teddy Swims didn’t lose hope, and because of that, his song “Lose Control” topped the charts like never before. The singer wrote the catchy song on a whim, and it beat out artists like Ariana Grande ...

NPR Music critics reflect on the lyrics that captured the year's mood, sparked emotions and stayed with them long after the music stopped.