The Line Up 2014

Thaddeus Lionel

Writer, Vocalist

Thaddeus was born on 16th August, 1993 and was raised in Millet where he attended the Millet Primary School and went on to further his education at the Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School. Raised in a low income household, Thaddeus says it taught him to appreciate what he had but to always aim higher. This mentality allowed him to fashion a strong sense of self and it is at this point, at the age of fourteen, that he became aware of his vocal talent. Upon recognizing his gift, Thaddeus maturely decided that he needed to train and nurture it. He started singing with the Cicilian Rays but parted ways after only one year out of fear that he was not maturing in his skill. He would later join Youth on Fire Ministry where he was introduced to performing and sound development at a range of hotels in Saint Lucia.

Thaddeus hopes to become a jazz/souI singer and feels that this is where he belongs. Last year as a part of the jazz festivities he performed with Ronald "Boo" Hinkson at the Rodney Bay Mall and will be making another appearance with him at this year' events. Thaddeus is also a talented painter, cook, dancer and designer. He has worked with "Queen Esther", another well-known up and coming designer and is in the process of opening his own business where he plans to design and sell bags, purses, belts, hats and many other accessories.

Currently, Thaddeus is one of the lead singers of the reggae band "N.R.G" of Anse La Raye.