Baron (Trinidadian musician)
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Timothy Watkins | |
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Birth name | Timothy Watkins |
Born | Trinidad | March 26, 1948
Genres | Soca, Calypso |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1971–present |
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".
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.