Love, Passion and Music can be used to describe the St. Lucian musical powerhouse known as Teddyson John. Well known by many as ‘Teddy’ or ‘TJ’, he is an award-winning vocalist, a multi-talented musician, a natural-born entertainer and a Groovy soca monarch winner amongst many other titles that makes us wonder how can someone be so extraordinary and yet remain so humble.

We at CEH caught up with Teddyson recently during his very busy schedule for a brief interview and here’s what he had to share with us about his introduction to the land of music.

Hailing from St. Lucia’s capital, Castries and coming from a spiritual home, Teddyson realized his love for music at a tend age. He was six years old to be exact and singing in the junior choirs in church and in kid’s plays, which later led to his first ever recording; a gospel song titled ‘Sweeter’. With a serious love for Gospel, R&B and Jazz music, which to this day continues to influence his sound, Teddy decided in 2007 to step into the soca arena and won the first ever St. Lucia Groovy Soca Monarch title with his song ‘Coming Down de Road’.

Today he is considered one of the most consistent and versatile soca artiste, delivering hit after hit over the years and also becoming a household name after the release of his 2015 hit single ‘Allez’, which took over the carnival circuit and still to this day is a well-known crowd favorite. The success of the single also made him the first St. Lucian Soca artiste to achieve 1 million views on You Tube; introducing him to the mecca of soca music, Trinidad and Tobago and the international soca stage.

So what is it about his music that connects with music lovers so deeply? Some say it’s his overall ‘charm and charisma’, others say it’s his ‘feel good music’ with a positive message that you can always relate to, some even commended his inclusion of ‘French creole or Patwa’ phrases that is native to his country? We believe that they all have played a crucial role in developing his signature musical style that we all love.

Additionally, here are a few facts about him that you may not have known:

• Did you know that before taking the soca industry by storm, Teddyson worked in hospitality at the St. Lucia’s Sandals Resort and was an Entertainment Manager at the Smugglers Cove Resort? He was also a singer on a cruise ship before deciding to pursue music full time in 2012.
• Apart from being a naturally vocalist and talented performer, Teddyson is also a very a skilled Drummer, Bass Guitarist, Keyboardist and Percussionist.

Teddyson John playing the bass guitar

•  For the past seven years, Teddyson has been one of the co-producers and headliners of one of the most anticipated concerts on the St. Lucia’s Carnival calendar ‘U4RIA’.
• Did you also know that in 2016 he received the award for Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer at the International Reggae and World Music Awards and in 2017 was also conferred by Her Majesty, the MBE Award for his services in music? Also adding to his list of accomplishments in 2019, he placed 2^nd in the International Groovy Soca Monarch competition performing his hit single‘Vent’.

When asked about some of the challenges that he had to face on his musical journey, he shared that coming from where he’s from it can be challenging to get people to understand the seriousness of what music can be for them and their lives. He also shared that having access and ability to get people, whether its studio-writers, producers; people still think of it as being seasonal compared to doing it full time.

Today, as Teddyson continues to solidify his place in the soca arena, he has already earned the well-deserved respect from many of his peers and fans. When asked about the biggest lesson he has learnt, he said to stop doubting his abilities and ideas, because so far the songs that have had the biggest impact came from his heart.

Teddyson has toured many countries including the US, Paris, Toronto, Cayenne and Caribbean countries such as Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Martinique and more. He has performed with Grammy award-winning artistes such as Patti La Belle, James Ingram, Bebe Winans and Neyo and has also opened for Soca icons like Machel Montano, Destra Garcia and has collaborated with many soca stars.

Machel Montano, Teddyson John, DJ Ace, Mr Killa, Skinny Fabulous, Motto, and Bunji Garlin

Today we celebrate the one of a kind gem that is Teddyson John and all that he has accomplished thus far. We believe in his musical vision and is super excited to see what 2020 and beyond has in store for him. To stay updated with him via social media- https://www.facebook.com/pg/teddysonjohn

A Taste of Teddyson John:

1. Allez Teddyson John 0:45

2. Vent Teddyson John X Intl Stephen 0:45

3. Creme de la Creme Teddyson John 0:45

4. Leave Teddyson John 0:45

5. Y Dou Teddyson John ft Kes 0:45

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Sources includes: https://musicsaintlucia.com, https://www.dazzlethemag.com, Interview with Teddyson John, Social Media and Website information.

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