Soca artist Kees Dieffenthaller, frontman of Kes the Band, throughout one in every of his many performances.
Picture courtesy Kes
Trinidad and Tobago’s world musical affect continues to rise as Soca sensation Kes The Band makes a vibrant look within the newly-released Netflix movie Madea’s Vacation spot Wedding ceremony together with his celebratory monitor “Love It.”
Jamaican leisure publicist, Ronnie Tomlinson, CEO of the New York-based Destine Media, instructed Caribbean Life that the monitor, “a joyful dancehall/reggae fusion,” written by Kitwana Israel, is featured within the soundtrack of Tyler Perry’s newest blockbuster, which premiered worldwide on July 11.
Tomlinson, a Brooklyn resident, stated the inclusion of “Love It” comes on the heels of Kes’ historic, two sold-out Central Park SummerStage reveals in New York Metropolis, the place the artist made historical past as the primary Soca act to headline and promote out back-to-back nights on the iconic venue.
“This newest achievement additional cements his function as a cultural ambassador for the Caribbean sound on the world stage, with followers celebrating yet one more cultural milestone for Trinbago music,” Tomlinson stated.
“The movie’s vibrant power is rooted within the Caribbean, with Madea’s Vacation spot Wedding ceremony set and filmed within the Bahamas – most notably on the beautiful Atlantis Paradise Island resort,” she added.
“In a movie that embraces island vibes and West Indian tradition, the uplifting power of Kes’s monitor completely enhances the joyful chaos of Madea’s Vacation spot Wedding ceremony, which is ready within the Bahamas and options scenes filmed on the beautiful Atlantis Paradise Island resort,” Tomlinson continued.
She stated the manufacturing additionally paid homage to Caribbean expertise behind the scenes.
Tomlinson stated casting director Kevvanna Corridor, proprietor of Rhythm in Movement, was instrumental in bringing the island’s taste to life, casting over 300 Bahamian actors and extras to contribute to the authenticity of the movie.
She stated Kes obtained official credit score on the finish of the film, solidifying his function on this world celebration of Caribbean tradition.
“As followers throughout the area beam with delight, ‘Love It’ turns into greater than only a soundtrack—it’s a logo of the area’s creativity, pleasure, and rising world attain,” Tomlinson stated.
