Kes’ “Cocoa Tea” under consideration for Grammy

Trinidad and Tobago soca group Kes the Band has announced that their single Cocoa Tea is officially under consideration for the 2025 Grammy Awards.
The track has been entered in the category of Best Global Music Performance, marking another step forward in the group’s mission to take soca music to international audiences. The announcement comes as the Recording Academy’s first round of voting to determine this year’s nominees is currently underway, running until October 15.
If successful, Kes could secure a historic nomination, further solidifying the presence of Caribbean music on the global stage.
The single, Cocoa Tea, was produced by Tano and features contributions from several collaborators, including Mical Teja, KC Kasey, KP Musiq, and Ineffable Records. The track blends the group’s signature soca rhythms with a modern sound, showcasing the versatility and reach of the genre. Kes, led by frontman Kees Dieffenthaller, has long been a driving force in taking soca beyond the Carnival circuit, performing at festivals and concerts worldwide. The band has consistently expressed its commitment to elevating Caribbean music and culture, using every platform to spread its sound to new audiences. In a statement accompanying the Grammy consideration announcement, the group extended gratitude to the producers, engineers, musicians, and artists who contributed to the song, adding, “Soca music to the world.”
If nominated, Cocoa Tea would join a growing list of Caribbean works recognised by the Grammys, reinforcing the global influence of the region’s music.


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