Timothy Watkins, better known by his stage name Baron, is a Trinidadian singer and songwriter. He is known for many soca/calypso songs from the 80s, such as "Sweet Soca Man", "Doh Rock It So" and "Melosian Rhapsody" as well as the 2009 hit "Spanish Woman".
Timothy Watkins | |
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| Birth name | Timothy Watkins |
| Born | March 26, 1948 Trinidad |
| Genres | Soca, Calypso |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1971–present |
Music career edit
1971–1980: Career beginnings edit
In 1971, Baron began making calypsoes.
He released the album Breakdown Time in 1979, as his debut.
1984–1989: Instant Joy, Sweeter Than Ever, Full of Fire and Melosian Rhapsody edit
Baron released four albums in this space of time. Singles like "Doh Rock It So", "Buss Up Shut", "Raja Rani", "Soca Espanol" and "Melosian Rhapsody" were soca hits.
1990–1994: On Top of the World and Soca Uprising edit
He released the albums On Top of the World and Soca Uprising.
In 1990, the song "Sweet Soca Man" was released, and was a hit.
1994–1998: Ballads With a Caribbean Flavor edit
In 1995, Baron released his album Ballads with a Caribbean Flavor, one of his longest albums to be released and was a success. The album had a somewhat 'Lovers Rock' feel to it, with its usual soca calypso influences that Baron uses.
1999–2001: The Very Best of Baron edit
In 1999, Baron released a compilation album The Very Best of Baron.
2001–2009: Two Thousand and One edit
Baron released his album Two Thousand and One.
2009–2016: Christmas with Baron edit
The Christmas album released by Baron in 2009 is one of his most successful albums. The album spawned the hit "Spanish Woman" and helped the artist make a comeback.[1]
2016–present: "Granny Could Wine" edit
In 2016, Baron featured on a track with Granny, a comedian, for her song "Granny Could Wine".[2]
References edit
- ^ "Baron Discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
- ^ "Granny Could Wine on YouTube". YouTube.com. Retrieved March 1, 2016.