Timothy Watkins, better known by his stage nameBaron, 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
1971–1980: Career beginnings
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
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
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
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
In 1999, Baron released a compilation album The Very Best of Baron.
2001–2009: Two Thousand and One
Baron released his album Two Thousand and One.
2009–2016: Christmas with Baron
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"
In 2016, Baron featured on a track with Granny, a comedian, for her song "Granny Could Wine".[2]
