10/05/2025
Kes the Bandโs โCocoa Teaโ Earns Grammy Consideration, Marking a Milestone for Soca Music
Trinidad and Tobagoโs powerhouse soca group Kes the Band has officially entered the Grammy Awards race. Their hit single โCocoa Teaโ is under consideration in the Best Global Music Performance category โ a major step forward in the bandโs ongoing mission to bring soca music to the world stage.
The announcement, shared via the bandโs official page, comes as the Recording Academyโs first round of voting for this yearโs nominees is underway, running through October 15. A nomination would mark a historic achievement for Kes and a defining moment for Caribbean musicโs international visibility.
Produced by Tano and featuring contributions from Mical Teja, KC Kasey, Kp Musiq, and Ineffable Records, โCocoa Teaโ blends the infectious pulse of soca with fresh, modern production. The track exemplifies the genreโs evolution โ a vibrant fusion of Caribbean rhythm and global appeal.
Led by frontman Kees Dieffenthaller, Kes has been a pioneering force in redefining socaโs reach. Beyond the Carnival stage, the band has performed at major festivals and concerts worldwide, staying true to its mission of elevating Caribbean culture through music.
In their statement accompanying the Grammy consideration announcement, the group expressed heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the production, saying:
โSoca music to the world.โ
If โCocoa Teaโ secures a nomination, it will join a growing list of Caribbean works recognized by the Grammys โ a testament to the regionโs enduring and expanding influence on global music.
Fans quickly flooded Kesโs social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the bandโs milestone and sharing optimism that this could be the moment soca takes its well-deserved place on musicโs biggest stage.