Kes The Band. Tracks such as "Wine up", "Incredible", "How we like it" and "Ramp Up" were in heavy rotation on local radio stations. “But it just took on a life of its own outside of the festival, the region and the Diaspora. Etienne Charles – “Magic”. Kes & Jimmy October - Magic(feat. 295.6k Followers, 939 Following, 4,553 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Kes (@kesthebandofficial) The band also began raising the bar locally with respect to music videos with the release of the video for "Stress Away" (original version) in February 2012. Beenie Man, Spice, Squash, Konshens + Out Aug. 28. Visuals for “Magic,” filmed at The North Deck in Trinidad’s idyllic North Coast, also drop today. The concert began in 2014 and continues to grow every year. 2014 ushered in another hit for the band, by way of the Ricky Blaze produced track "Endless Summer" on the "Uptown Julie Riddim". Later in 2007, Kes released tracks that were more diverse, such as "Come a Little Closer" which also dominated local radio stations.In 2008, Kes’ carnival releases included "Right Dey" and "De Remedy". First released late in 2017 for the 2018 Trinidad Carnival season, the original version of “Hello” is one of the most streamed soca songs of all time with over 70 million spins across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Soundcloud. The music video for "Take Me Away" was selected as a finalist in the International Song Writing Competition. Kes (commonly known as Kes the Band or KTB) is a Caribbean soca group formed in 2005 and known for their unique blend of soulful vocals, calypso inspired melodies, rock riffs and island beats, with hints of reggae. Bringing a stage show home in a time when fans can't experience the real thing is both ambitious and timely, particularly in a single-driven genre where the crowd always decides the next hit. Kes (commonly known as Kes the Band or KTB) is a Caribbean soca group formed in 2005 and known for their unique blend of soulful vocals, calypso inspired melodies, rock riffs and island beats, with hints of reggae. “Hello,” originally released in 2017, continues to reach new audiences: It now has the most YouTube plays of any soca track released in the last decade. You've been added to the list. Management: kes@dgimanagement.com Request Drops: jrodrecords@gmail.com Subscribe. All rights reserved. The "Wotless" album produced many favourites during the carnival season such as "Where Yuh From" (an anthem piece promoting national pride) produced by Kes and Madmen Productions, "Ah Ting" featuring Kerwin Dubios and "Come Gyal" which was produced by Kes and 1st Klase Productions. Kes released their fifth album "Stereotype" in August 2011. Thousands of visitors arrive for the annual festival and weeks of concert events. Ace Young appeared on the fifth season of American Idol. This album featured tracks such as "Stay with Me" and "Heads High". Riad, who as a classically trained pianist shared a mutual interest in music, which sealed the relationship with the Dieffenthaller brothers. "Wotless" was created through a collaboration between Kes and Trinidadian born singer/songwriter/producer Kerwin Dubois. Virtual concerts have helped to bridge the gap, with the band appearing in their own nearly 90-minute live set and a recent headlining slot on the online version of New York City Carnival's Brass Fest. Kes & Jimmy October - Magic(feat. Walshy Fire, KES, Wizkid, Flavour & Del B – “Consider II”, TONIGHT: KES Celebrates T&T Independence with Live Concert, Reggae Gold 2020 feat. The album sees the band — vocalist Dieffenthaller and his brothers Jon (guitar) and Hans (drums, along with childhood friend Riad Boochoon (bass) — revisiting its catalog of Carnival hits and island pop jams with fresh renditions showcasing their prowess as a live band par excellence. Soca icons Kes the Band are primed to ride out the last days of summer, sharing their live album We Home last week. Their annual Tuesday on the Rocks concert, held annually during Trinidad Carnival season, is widely celebrated, having expanded recently to New York, Toronto and Guyana. It’s been translated in many languages and covered by various singers and musicians around the world in a multitude of styles and genres, and it’s still growing.”, “We hope this new version will again inspire people around the world to take new interest in our sound and the message behind the song,” Kees continues: “Which is quite simply extolling the virtues of the sometimes lost art of communication. Night Market, Virtual Reality Games, KES Merchandise, Carnival Merchandise from some of your favourite local artists, Food Trucks and more! The track, "The Calling" was featured on the soundtrack for the EA Sports FIFA 2006 Edition.[5]. September 07, 2020 Soca icons Kes the Band … The 2020 version of “Hello,” out now on all DSPs, was recorded live during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown in Trinidad & Tobago, mixed by internationally- acclaimed sound engineer, Dexter Simmons (of Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston fame). You've been added to the list. Jon joined the band as a bass player at the age of 7 where he found his love for music. Copyright © 2020 Kes. Stream Kes - Soca 2020, a playlist by Kes OFFICIAL from desktop or your mobile device. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Automated page speed optimizations for fast site performance, Kes The Band To Release Live 2020 Album – WE HOME, NEW VIDEO: Kes + Jimmy October feat. Caribbean American Vote – 2020 Virtual Event. In September of this year Kes was featured on Fox5 Good Day New York making them the first Caribbean band to perform on their programme. The title song was very popular among fans due to its inspiring and motivational lyrics. Trinidadian Comedian Sprangalang Is Dead. The concert is held annually on the Tuesday before Trinidad and Tobago Carnival and features a cast of popular international, regional and local artists.[4]. It felt representative of 2020, and gave us an opportunity to do something we always wanted to do.". Kes the Band saves what’s left of summer with live album. Visuals for “Magic,” filmed at The North Deck in Trinidad’s idyllic North Coast, also drop today. In this year Kes, collaborated with Jamaican reggae singer Gyptian, on a track entitled "Wet Fete" which was featured on Gyptian's album Sex Love & Reggae. The song continues to break the band into new markets all around the world; "Wotless" was also nominated for a BET Soul Train Music Award in 2011. The new soundscape successfully takes the song out of the soca fetes and Carnival … On Aug. 31 — Trinidad’s Independence Day — KES will present a 1-hour TV special, KES LIVE, airing across nine Caribbean countries in partnership with Trinidad’s TV6. Contains tracks. Kes - Soca 2020 by Kes OFFICIAL published on 2019-11-19T23:36:55Z. Kes The Band December 10, 2019. In a world filled with innumerable digital platforms, apps and other technological wonders designed to bring people together and keep us connected, ‘Hello’ is still often the simplest and easiest way to start a conversation.”. Kees appeared alongside Gyptian for the music video of "Wet Fete" which was filmed in Tobago. VIDEO: KES Performance on BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! The band has opened for acts such as Sugar Ray (2005), Musiq Soulchild (2008), Sean Paul, Rihanna, (2006), John Legend[6] (2006), Maroon 5[7] (2010), Evanescence[8] (2011) and Ne-Yo[9] (2013). Videos for each, shot during the band’s recent live session at The North Deck in Trinidad’s lush coastal rainforest, are also being released concurrently. Kees hopes that one day his music will lead the way to him winning a Grammy for Trinidad and Tobago. The track, originally released as part of the 2020 Trinidad Carnival season, gets a sparkling, organic update showcasing the band’s ability to seamlessly blend genres from calypso and soca to jazz, R&B and rock.