About KES: 

KestheBand—born and bred in the vibrant twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago—has become one of the most influential and respected music groups on the global entertainment circuit. Since forming in 2005, the band has re-defined Caribbean sound with a bold fusion of Soca, rock, calypso, reggae, R&B, island pop, and global pop influences, making them a true ambassador of Caribbean rhythm and culture. Led by the charismatic frontman Kees Dieffenthaller (also known as Kes) alongside founding members and long-time collaborators, KestheBand’s electrifying energy, soulful vocals, and genre-bending artistry have propelled them from the Carnival circuit of the Caribbean to the world’s most iconic stages.

Their breakthrough came with the 2011 smash hit ‘Wotless’: an irresistible Soca anthem that earned Kes the International Groovy Soca Monarch title and a BET Soul Train Music Award nomination that marked the band’s entry into the international spotlight. Other timeless favourites like ‘Hello’—now one of the most streamed Soca tracks of the decade—and the heartfelt tribute ‘Savannah Grass’ have further crystallized their legacy as creators of music that resonates across cultures and continents. With collaborations spanning reggae icons such as Shaggy, hip hop stars like Snoop Dogg, Afrobeats legends such as Wizkid and dynamic producers such as Major Lazer and Tano, KestheBand continually pushes musical boundaries while honouring their Caribbean roots. Significantly, the band’s song ‘Cocoa Tea’ achieved remarkable chart success and widespread popularity. Released in late 2024, it hit #1 on the US iTunes Reggae chart, topped streaming charts and playlists around the world and amassed millions of streams on platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. The single went viral on TikTok – generating hundreds of millions of views and signalling its broader cultural impact beyond traditional music and entertainment channels.