Kes on the soca dialog hosted by Tropicalfete in September 2023 on the Brooklyn Public Library.
Picture by Gregg Richards / Brooklyn Public Library, file
Trinidadian soca celebrity and cultural ambassador Kes is gearing as much as drop his newest album “Man With No Door” on Friday, marking his first full-length challenge in over a decade.
Launched by Ineffable Information, the highly-anticipated album guarantees to ship a musical journey that transcends boundaries and celebrates the varied influences which have formed Kes’s iconic sound.
“Impressed by the idea of artistic freedom, ‘Man With No Door’ goals to create a sonic house that unites the myriad worlds explored by Kes all through his musical odyssey,” Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born chief government officer of the New York-based Destine Media, instructed Caribbean Life.
“With a mix of colourful melodies, infectious rhythms and various types, the album invitations listeners to revel within the richness of musical range and uncover the widespread thread that connects us all,” added the Brooklyn resident, an leisure promotion publicist.
In a standout collaboration, Tomlinson mentioned Kes joins forces with Trinbagonian reggae powerhouse artist Queen Omega on the highly effective observe “Rise Up.”
“The music serves as a poignant name to motion for unity and constructive change in a world that’s ripe for transformation,” she mentioned. “By their impassioned lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, Kes and Queen Omega ship a rallying cry for collective empowerment and upliftment.”
Tomlinson mentioned one other spotlight of the album is the energetic observe “Honeycomb,” a collaboration with the acclaimed Jamaican artist Busy Sign.
Infused with the basic bassline-driven dancehall vibe that Kes and Busy Sign each adore, she mentioned “Honeycomb” embodies the “infectious power of soca-dancehall fusion and showcases the dynamic synergy between the 2 gifted musicians.”
With a observe record that includes 16 vibrant songs, together with standout tracks like “Banga”, “Temper” that includes Shaggy, and “Miracle” that includes Tano, Tomlinson mentioned “Man With No Door” guarantees to be a “compelling showcase of Kes’s inventive evolution and musical prowess.”
“Every music provides a novel hue to the sonic palette of the album, making a tapestry of sound that displays the boundless creativity and flexibility of Kes as an artist,” she mentioned.
Tomlinson mentioned “Tack Again”, which was launched earlier this yr, “continues to garner world consideration, and reclaims the highest spot as probably the most streamed soca music worldwide and all through the Caribbean.”
As Kes embarks on this thrilling new chapter in his musical journey, she mentioned followers can anticipate to be taken on a “mesmerizing journey” by means of the varied sounds and flavors of “Man With No Door.”
“With its message of unity, range and artistic exploration, the album serves as a testomony to the facility of music to bridge divides and produce folks collectively in concord,” Tomlinson mentioned.
