June 25th 2011
KES SEXY BLACK

Very soon they will be here! The Wave’s Outrageous: Sexy In Black has always had a knack for bringing in fresh, never before seen acts in St. Lucia to compliment our carnival season performances. This year is no different as for the first time, Outrageous: Sexy In Black will feature the sounds of International Groovy Monarch Kes.

The man who made okay to feel “Wotless” will bring that feeling of two million dollars on the island as he performs hits such as “Wotless”, “Weekend Love”, “Stay with me”, “Come Gyal”, and “Right Dey” among others.

This weekend in our main feature we will bring a little more insight on the band that is about to give St. Lucia a performance they won’t soon forget on Carnival Friday.

Kes the band’s unique blend of soulful vocals and calypso-inspired melodies, over a fusion of rock riffs and island beats, hints of Soca and reggae, but can best be described as Caribbean Pop. This style has elevated Kes to stardom, allowing the band to become a household name in Trinidad & Tobago and throughout the Caribbean circuit, as well as in niche markets in the United States, Canada and Europe, where they consistently win over audiences with their electric and high-energy performances!

Since their inception in 2005, Kes (the band) comprising brothers Kees (lead singer), Hans (drums), Jon (lead guitar), and best friend Riad Boochoon (bass), along with the support from versatile keyboardists (Keithson Cruickshank and Mario Callendar), and DJ Robert “Robbie Styles” Persaud, KES has managed to achieve significant success on a worldwide scale in a relatively short period of time.

The band has released four albums to date, (Three Baldheads & a Dread, Lion and On in Five and WOTLESS), with more than a dozen tracks making it into the top 10 of major Caribbean charts. They will also be releasing their fifth album STEREOTYPE in May. It would be the second album from Kes for 2011.

Additionally, the band has won numerous awards for song writing; toured globally, performed at major festivals and events in the United States and Germany; opened for acts such as Maroon 5, Sean Paul, Musiq Soul Child, Usher, John Legend, and Rihanna; and had their music featured on television shows broadcast on MTV and BET, as well as licensed tracks to popular games on major video game platforms.

In the summer of 2009 the band released the single, “Stalker”; since its release, this track has garnered international attention and allowed Kes the Band to win several awards, including the USA 4 Real “Most Promising Artist”.

In 2010 Kes collaborated with Jamaican reggae superstar, Tessanne Chin on a song titled, “Loving You”. The video was directed by music video Director, Life Garland whose music videos have helped launch the careers of several artists including Lil’ Jon.

The most recent achievements of the band include winning one of the biggest competitions in the Caribbean for the song WOTLESS. KES is now the Groovy Monarch holder for 2011.

Last year Kes’ pop/dance crossover song LE T ME KNOW was picked up by Six Flags to be played throughout all their Amusement Parks in a New Music segment and also by American Airlines to play on their in-flight programs. On a recent trip to London KES was invited to perform three songs for a live segment on the BBC World channel.

On July 15th, 2011, at the Gaiety on Rodney Bay Carnival Friday, Kes The Band will be the headlining act for the annual Outragous: Sexy In Black show, hosted by St. Lucia’s music leader, The Wave 94.5fm. The show will also feature Denise “Saucy Wow” Belfon and Neil Iwer George.
Of course The Wave isn’t stopping there, patrons can win great door prizes which includes a Blackberry handset, Top ups, dinners and lots more. Also prizes for the sexiest outfit and just for revellers; revellers of all carnival bands who purchase Outrageous tickets from the Wave’s Office at Karlioni Court in Rodney Bay will receive various bonuses while stocks last. Of course you must present your receipt. Sponsors of Outragous: Sexy In Black include Lime, Piton Beer, Executive Club, Excel Signs and Supporters are Just for Fun, Mas Action and Rituals Carnival Band. Stay tuned to the Wave 94.5/93.7 for ways to win Outrageous Prizes

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