About Eli:
To: The Indie Street Cred Powers That Be From: Eli, musician, 24, female, blue eyes, looking.
My label said I need to have a bio if I want [redacted] to put me on Fresh Finds or [redacted] to give me a 7.8 on Pitchfork. To which you’re probably thinking, “wow. The label couldn’t even afford a PR person to write this bio?” and the answer is yes. Tough times at Zelig (but you didn’t hear that from me). Luckily, my debut album Stage Girl came out on Halloween before they closed the doors for good ⋆｡°✩ Stage Girl is what happens when you give a girl from the suburbs of Massachusetts too much Dunkin: a conceptual pop epic about reclaiming the fedora and childhood trauma through a fictional reality singing competition. My most formative moments with music were sitting on a beige Bernie and Phils carpet and voting for my favorite girls on singing competitions (#JusticeForHaileyReinhart). Amanda Overmyer was my Janis Joplin, Jessica Sanchez was my Whitney Houston. Seeing some random girl belt her heart out every Tuesday to Billy Crystal lit a fire in me so strong I started singing on the internet (so not that strong). I got a record deal from it, but they tried to make me be Justin Bieber, so I stopped This time though, I started posting everything; every demo, most thoughts, some selfies… I was throwing spaghetti at the wall. Do you like spaghetti?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
