Teddyson John
MBE
John performing in 2020
Background information
Also known asTeddy
TJ
BornCastries, Saint Lucia[1]
GenresGospel, Jazz, R&B, Soca
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsKeyboard, Percussion

Teddyson John, M.B.E,[2] better known as Teddy or TJ, is a Saint Lucian brand ambassador,[3] singer and songwriter. He is also a keyboardist and percussionist.[4] John was Saint Lucia's first artist to win and be nominated for an International Reggae and World Music Award.[5][6]

Early life

John was born in a Christian family where his mom and dad were not musically inclined but some of his brothers were. However, John started singing and performing in church which would manifest in his days at the Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School. His first recording before he entered the Soca industry in 2007 was a gospel song entitled "Sweeter".[7][8]

Early career

Before John rose to fame he served in the hospitality industry. John worked at St Lucia Sandals Resort as an Entertainment Manager.[9]

Honors, Awards and nominations

In 2017 John became 1 of 12 Saint Lucians to be a part of Her Majesty's Birthday Honours. John received the honour of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire M.B.E .

-  United Kingdom - Most Excellent Order of the British Empire – M.B.E, of the British Empire (2017)[2][10]

List of awards and nominations received by Teddyson John
Award Year Receipent Category Result Ref.
International Soca Awards 2019 "Vent" Groovy Soca of the Year – Male Won [11]
Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2017 Himself Best Afro Soca Artist Nominated [12][13]
International World and Reggae Music Awards 2016 "Allez" Best Soca /Calypso Artist Won [5][12]

Discography

Singles by Teddyson John
Title Year
Lavi Dous 2022
Gyal Go
Howdy
Project 22
Happy Life (feat. Full Brown)
Together

Albums

All tracks are written by Teddyson John

Love.Passion.Music
No.TitleLength
1."Land of Wine"4:10
2."Wine Up On Me"3:34
3."Out and Bad"3:40
4."Take Over"3:49
5."Sweet Soca Music"3:55
6."Oh Gyal"3:40
7."Spread Love"3:24
Total length:26:12

References

  1. ↑ Felicite-St Jean, Kimani (14 April 2022). "Dominica's Jazz n Creole makes a comeback this May". Loop News. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  2. 1 2 Digital, V. P. (22 June 2017). "Twelve Saint Lucians Receive Queen's Honours". St. Lucia News From The Voice. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  3. ↑ Digital, V. P. (18 January 2020). "Saint Lucia Names Goodwill and Brand Ambassadors". St. Lucia News From The Voice. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  4. ↑ admin. "Teddyson John – A Born Musician – Dazzle Magazine St. Lucia". Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  5. 1 2 "Saint Lucian artiste wins international award". Saint Lucia - Access Government. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  6. ↑ "Teddyson John & 'Motto' Win at the International Soca Awards in Miami – IzzSo". 12 October 2019. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  7. ↑ admin. "Teddyson John – A Born Musician – Dazzle Magazine St. Lucia". Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  8. ↑ "Teddyson John". Soca News. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  9. ↑ "Teddyson John: Crème de la Crème of Soca Artistes". Caribbean Entertainment Hub. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  10. ↑ "Queen's Birthday Honors". Saint Lucia - Access Government. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  11. ↑ Socaawards.com. "Winners (iSA Sweet 16)". Socaawards.com. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  12. 1 2 Release, Press (11 May 2017). "Teddyson John Lands Nomination for Nigerian Entertainment Awards". THE STAR - St Lucia. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  13. ↑ "Full List Of Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2017 Nominees – Wizkid, Phyno Nominated - ONLINE DAILYS". 13 July 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2022.


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