Kes (band)

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rdf:langString Kes (commonly known as Kes the Band or KTB) is a Trinidadian soca group formed in 2005, and known for their unique blend of soulful vocals, calypso inspired melodies, rock riffs and island beats, with hints of reggae. The band hails from the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and consists of founding members, brothers Kees Dieffenthaller (lead vocals), Hans Dieffenthaller (drums), and Jon Dieffenthaller (guitar), along with long-time friend Riad Boochoon (bass guitar). Kes’ style has elevated them to mainstream popularity, allowing Kes to become a household name in their country and throughout the Caribbean circuit. The band constantly captivates and wins over their audiences, with their electric and high-energy performances. Kees Dieffenthaller has collaborated with major industry talents such as songwriter Desmond Child. Kees and Child joined forces to produce a song for the album of Ace Young who appeared on the fifth season of American Idol. In 2011, the title song from their fourth album Wotless, was one of the most popular songs for Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival. "Wotless" was created through a collaboration between Kes and Trinidadian born singer/songwriter/producer Kerwin Dubois. Kees was crowned King of International Soca Monarch at the International Soca Monarch competition that year. "Wotless" was also nominated for a BET Soul Train Music Awards in the same year, for the category of best Caribbean Performance. Kes released their fifth album, Stereotype, in August 2011, which included the track "Loving You", a collaboration between Kes and Jamaican songstress Tessanne Chin, winner of Season 5, The Voice. In 2012, Kes teamed up with Snoop Dogg on a remix of their carnival release "Stress Away". The single was well received and marked new territory for the band. In 2014, Kes hosted their first annual concert which bears the namesake of their track "Tuesday on the Rocks". The concert is held annually on the Tuesday before Trinidad and Tobago Carnival and features a cast of popular international, regional and local artists. The band has performed and sold out some prestigious venues in New York City such BB Kings (2013) and the PlayStation Theater (formerly known as the Best Buy Theater) in Times Square (2012). Kes has released six albums to date, Three Baldheads and a Dread, Lion, On in 5, Wotless, Stereotype and Wired. On 9 June 2016, Kes released their international single "Major" from their upcoming album Windows to the World.