Josiah was raised by his grandmother in Nakuru in Kenya, before moving to the USA during his early childhood to live with his father in Chicago.
He credits routine visits to a record store with his father with developing his interest in music.
Tedd Josiah has worked with many of the most popular Kenyan performers like Poxi Presha, Suzzana Owiyo, Achieng' Abura, Abbi, and Didge among others.
For the 2007 General elections, Josiah campaigned for ODM and its presidential candidate Raila Odinga.
[6] Josiah started the luxury bag brand JokaJok to honor his late wife Regina Katar, who had introduced him to the fashion world.