Cody Simpson

Cody Simpson is an Australian singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a teen pop artist after being discovered through videos he posted online, which led to a move to the United States and a record deal in the early 2010s. His early music, including the singles «La Da Dee» and «Pretty Brown Eyes», established him as part of a wave of young pop stars, with a sound rooted in radio-friendly pop and light R&B influences.

His debut album Paradise and its follow-up Surfers Paradise leaned heavily into beach and surf imagery, reflecting his personal love of the ocean and coastal lifestyle. Simpson later shifted toward a more mature, singer-songwriter-oriented sound with acoustic and soul influences, moving away from his teen-pop beginnings and taking greater creative control of his output, including self-releasing material after departing his major label.

Beyond music, Simpson pursued competitive swimming, drawing renewed public attention that intersected with a musical comeback marked by songs like «golden thing» and «Wish U Were Here», which showed a more introspective, organic style compared to his early pop hits.