Ricky T, Soca Artist

His catch phrase "Yo o o o o, wham to dem" continues to thrill soca fans.

A door has been opened a little wider so other St Lucia soca artists can enter. It has also shown that it is possible for a St Lucian artist to penetrate outside markets.

Ricky T burst on the St Lucia soca scene in 2005 with the song Manje Mamanw (translated "your mother's food"), followed by Container in 2006. Container shared the road march title with the song, My Pressure Up by Derek Yarde of the Vertex Band.

In late 2007 he released the song Put Up Your Hand, on the Kassav riddim, that featured St Vincent's Road March tune, Party Animal sang by Problem Child.

Before 2005 he had been largely known for his ability to "spit" out dancehall lyrics, acquiring the name "The Remix King". I'm a fan and have always been impressed by his talent.

I wish Ricky Teasle (as he is less popularly known) all the best in his future endeavours and hope that he does even better in the coming years.

This page will be updated continually as more developments take place in the artist's career. Return from Ricky T to Soca Artist Homepage.

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