Kes (commonly known as Kes the Band or KTB) is a Trinidadian soca group formed in 2005, known for their eclectic mix of R&B, Pop, Rock, Soca, EDM and reggae.

Celebrated for their instant soca classics (“Wotless,” “Savannah Grass”) and laid-back island pop jams (“Tuesday on the Rocks,” “Hello”), the band has brought Trinidad to the world, sharing stages with the likes of Will Smith, Major Lazer and John Legend and collaborating with artists from Wizkid to Snoop Dogg.

Apr 1, 2025 · 69. Internationally celebrated soca superstar Kees Dieffenthaller, the dynamic frontman of Kes the Band, has shattered records once again. In a historic feat, Kees has become the first soca artist ever to sell out two consecutive SummerStage concerts at Central Park within hours of tickets going on sale.

Apr 4, 2025 · Internationally celebrated soca artist Kees Dieffenthaller, frontman of Kes the Band, has made history once again — this time as the first soca performer to sell out two SummerStage concerts at Central Park within hours of going on sale. “Set for July 5 and July 6, 2025, these back-to-back sold-out shows mark a groundbreaking moment […]

Apr 1, 2025 · Internationally celebrated soca artist Kees Dieffenthaller, frontman of Kes the Band, has made history once again—this time as the first soca performer to sell out two SummerStage concerts at...

International soca star Kes, frontman of Kes the Band, has once again made history—this time as the first soca artist to sell out two SummerStage concerts at Central Park within hours of their release.

Apr 8, 2024 · Long-time soca band sensation Kes the Band released a new album called Man With No Door on Friday 29 March. The sixteen-track Long Play curates some of the band’s most iconic sounds and features collaborations with hard-hitting artists from the Caribbean, such as Shaggy, Queen Omega, Busy Signal and Michael Brun.

From small fetes in Port-of-Spain to sold-out are­nas across the globe, Kees has spent years prov­ing that so­ca is not just a sea­son­al sound­track, but a genre with glob­al po­ten­tial. Bring­ing Caribbean mu­sic to in­ter­na­tion­al au­di­ences has al­ways been a chal­lenge.

Dec 13, 2024 · Trinidadian international soca star Kes' first release for Carnival 2025, "Cocoa Tea," continues its domination of the US iTunes Reggae chart while making waves on streaming platforms across the region and the US. Released on November 15, the single has already amassed over 2.3 million views on YouTube, solidifying its viral success..

Nov 27, 2024 · Trinidadian soca star Kes climbs to the number 1 spot on the iTunes US Top 100 Reggae Songs chart with his latest single, "Cocoa Tea." Released on Friday, November 22, via Ineffable Records, the track blends romantic soca vibes with dancehall influences, showcasing production by standout producer Tano.