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If you are a fan of Groove Soca, then you will love Kevon Carter's "Body Talk." This track blends flawless vocals with a bouncy, engaging rhythm. Mr. K-Dence joins Kevon on this musical journey, delivering an equally seductive, crisp Caribbean flow and celebratory vibe. The music is a pure and sweet groove, Soca.

The visuals for the video lead us down a seductive path of life—the visuals engage the lyrics, each line pulsing with desire, each beat inviting movement. Kevon’s voice is smooth and expressive, asking his love interest to speak not with words, but with motion: “Talk to me with your body, baby.” Mr. K-Dence complements the music with rhythmic charisma, adding bounce and swagger to the sonic landscape.

Highlights
  • Kevon Carter’s vocals are smooth and flawless, silky, and emotionally rich.
  • Mr. K-Dence’s vocal flow is vibrant, rhythmic, and sunlit.
  • Lyrics: a poetic plea for physical expression and emotional connection.
  • Production: tight, tropical, and radio-ready—crafted by Ian Wiltshire & Alan Brizan.
  • Recording: expertly captured by Kevin 'Vexmony' Beharry at Big Blood Studios.
Body Talk can be considered Caribbean Pop instead of Soca. However, for marketing purposes and since we are in Carnival mode, this song will go down as a Soca music release, making it perfect for Carnival playlists and club parties. I don't think you will hear this at a fete or played here; you will hear it on a Soca mixtape. This song has its own path and will find favor with those who are sensually inclined.

 

YouTube Music Notes:
Nothing can rival the flawless vocals of an exceptionally talented artist, endowed with a voice of gold...
Kevon Carter delivers and delivers well, with an undeniably incredible vocal execution of the Ian Wiltshire composition, Body Talk. 
 
Kevon's silky, sexy voice floats on the bouncy, banging rhythm cooked up by Ian Wiltshire & Alan 'Big Blood' Brizan, ably assisted by the crispy, sun-drenched caribbean flow of Mr. K-Dence.
Just Press play and enjoy!
 
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Body Talk 
Artist/Performed by: Kevon Carter feat. Mr. K-Dence
Composed by Ian Wiltshire COTT/BMI.
Kevon Carter's vocals were recorded by Kevin 'Vexmony' Beharry.
Produced by Ian Wiltshire & Alan Brizan at Big Blood Studios, Sangre Grande.
The lyrics video was conceptualized, produced, and edited by Ian Wiltshire. 
Origin: Canada/Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca ?
 
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This post first appeared on Kaiso Dial, where Caribbean music meets wit, rhythm, and real talk. Island Vybe Radio spins the tunes—we decode the culture.

 
Few calypso melodies carry the weight of history quite like Rum and Coca-Cola. First penned and performed by Rupert Westmore Grant—the legendary Lord Invader—the song became a global sensation when The Andrews Sisters recorded their version in the 1940s. What followed was one of the most famous copyright battles in music history, a case that etched itself into the very fabric of Caribbean cultural memory.
 

Fast‑forward to today, and instead of revisiting the old melody, Kes & Tano reinvent the idea of Rum & Coca Cola with a modern twist. They take us back to a memorable period in the history of Calypso music when Calypso tent performances became a popular Carnival tradition. That tradition is recreated in the imagery of the video production... it is so well done!

 

Carnivals come and go, and by borrowing from a wedding scene, we take something old; we approach each new season with the promise that we can reflect on the past while introducing something fresh and unique. Kes and Tano have boldly reimagined this iconic song's name. This track is a conceptual revival of a song that was once controversial but has lived on for generations. Kes and Tano have honored the name, Rum and Coca-Cola, while reshaping its narrative for a new generation.

 

This track is not a remake. It’s a reinvention.

 

Let your imagination go on a playful ride with Kes and Tano. The recreation takes us back in time, creating the story in a fresh direction: a lively encounter with Miss Grace, a woman who was drinking Rum and Coca-Cola, unfolds in a throwback black‑and‑white production infused with Caribbean joy. In this context, Kes and Tano evoke the spirit of Invader’s era while incorporating the energy of contemporary soca and calypso into their performance.

 

Musically, the track is pure Kes—with Tano’s creative edge woven in—a seamless fusion of heritage and innovation. Rather than replaying Lord Invader’s melody, this version celebrates a new idea, dressed in the vibrancy of today’s Carnival generation.

 

The result? A feel-good, timeless song that bridges eras: storytelling and celebration, nostalgia, and reinvention. Flawless... the video production and the creative process from Kes, Tano and the team involved with the making of the song. Let's not forget the work of Kyle Peters on guitar and Josh Richardson on bass, as well as the background vocals by the triple team of Terri Lyons, Coutain, and Tano. 

 

Born again, resurrected or all new, call it what you may, but this version of Rum & Coca-Cola resurrects a name that once ignited global debates—not as a relic, but as a vibrant reinvention for Carnival 2026.

 

For those who love 'red-man' music, 'de ting now start'; Carnival begins here!

 
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Rum & Coca-Cola
Artist/Performed by: Kes & Tano
Written by: Kes & Tano 
Produced by: Tano 
Guitars by: Kyle Peters 
Bass by: Josh Richardson 
Background vocals by Terri Lyons, Coutain & Tano 
 
Horn Credits: 
Trumpet: Charles “Randy” Williams
Trombone: Aaron Blenman
Saxophones: Daniel Ryan
Horns Arranged by: Daniel Ryan
 
Mixed by: N.M.G music 
Mastered by: Precision Productions
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Calypso ?
 
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Dive deeper into Caribbean music and culture at Sokah2Soca—your go-to source for Soca, Calypso, and Carnival coverage. First published on Sokah2Soca, now streaming live via Island Vybe Radio.

 
The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival season has always been a laboratory for musical innovation, but Team Foxx out of Saint Lucia may have just broken new ground. Their latest release, the SLS Riddim, was inspired by the pulsating energy of the Laventille Riddim Section, where Motto reportedly spent time soaking in the vibe before translating it into music. The riddim features Blaka Dan, Salty, M1, and Motto, each delivering their own brand of soca fire.
 
What makes this project truly remarkable, however, is Motto’s contribution titled “The Chutney Melody.” While soca and chutney have long existed as parallel subgenres, with occasional crossovers—such as Ajala’s “So Nanny” (Ragga Soca reworked into a chutney version)—this feels different. Instead of creating a separate chutney track or remix, Motto has embedded East Indian lyrical elements directly into a soca riddim that otherwise carries three conventional soca songs. It’s not a remix, not a rework, but a deliberate fusion within the same riddim framework.
 
Talk about breaking barriers and bridging the music. This is fascinating since Lord Shorty's goal was to unite the East Indian and African nationalities through the creation of his music... Sokah! Chutney soca has historically been treated as a distinct lane, often released on its own riddims or as chutney-specific projects. This album isn't a case of just giving one of the tracks a  chutney title; it is more than that. By incorporating “The Chutney Melody” and weaving Indian vocals into the riddim, Motto has blurred the lines between chutney and soca in a way that feels fresh and unprecedented. Interestingly, the production notes do not list the female voice delivering the Indian lyrics, which remains uncredited, adding a layer of mystery to the release. One has to wonder if it is a mystery or if AI was used here.
 
For Sokah2Soca, this moment is worth spotlighting. It’s not just another Carnival riddim—it’s a cultural experiment that could signal new directions for soca’s evolution. If soca is synonymous with rhythm, energy, and inclusivity, then the bold incorporation of chutney elements into a mainstream riddim could be remembered as a pivotal moment, and we were here to highlight this fact!
 
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Artist: Teamfoxx
Title: The Chutney Melody
Riddim: SLS Riddim
Produced by Lashley Motto Winter - Teamfoxx
Written by Teamfoxx 
Mix and mastered by Lashley Motto Winter - Teamfoxx
Origin: Saint Lucia/Trinidad
Genre: Soca (Laventille Drumming Riddim) ?
 
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This post first appeared on Sokah2Soca, where Caribbean music meets wit, rhythm, and real talk. Island Vybe Radio spins the tunes—we decode the culture.

 
One of calypso’s most famous melodies—and the center of one of the biggest copyright battles in music history—is back in the spotlight, reimagined in name and concept with a fresh, modern twist.” Originally written and performed by Rupert Westmore Grant, better known as Lord Invader, “Rum and Coca-Cola” became a global hit when it was covered by The Andrews Sisters in the 1940s. Explore the details of the legendary legal saga in Caribbean music history by researching the Rum and Coca-Cola case.
 
But now, fast‑forward to the present.
 
As we celebrate the Christmas season, the new music for Carnival 2026 keeps dropping with some pleasant surprises. This release by Kes and Tano, which dropped in December 2025, is one of the many new releases of the season and represents a bold, creative revival of an iconic song's borrowed name to create something new. Kes & Tano have teamed up to deliver ‘Rum & Coca Cola,’ a conceptual reimagining for a new era. Their version isn’t a remake—it’s a reinvention. While the song is a nod to the past, it is important to note that the remainder of the song showcases Kes and Tano's interpretation of 'what could have been,' reflecting a bygone era for today's generation.
 
The video creators deserve credit for recreating the period when Lord Invader delivered his classic song. In this modern-day recreation, with a limitless desire and imagination, they created a scenario where a chance encounter with Miss Grace, a woman who only drinks Rum and Coca-Cola, sparks a playful narrative set inside a vibrant party scene. Kes and Tano perform against a backdrop of movement using black and white videography to bring the past to life and pure Caribbean joy, surrounded by dancers and revelers soaking in the rhythm at a traditional calypso tent.
 
Musically, the track is everything we’ve come to expect from Kes—a seamless blend of modern calypso sounds (Soca and Calypso). It’s a feel-good musical piece built on the idea of a classic but dressed in the energy of today’s Carnival generation.
 
Good vibes, excellent storytelling, and a melody with a name steeped in history—Rum & Coca-Cola is officially reborn for 2026.
 
So there you have it, the wait is over, we have new Kes music and we are confident that Kes fans will love this new beginning for a blast from the past but never-to-be-forgotten song, Rum & Coca Cola.
 
Let us spread awareness of the culture of the Caribbean diaspora.
We do this to promote Caribbean culture, musicians, and music producers. We are able to honor and promote the rich sounds and stories of the Caribbean thanks to your support. Together, we can ensure that this rich cultural legacy reaches a wider audience and fosters creativity and connections. While it is important to always purchase music, you should avoid sharing promotional music because doing so denies essential revenue to songwriters, producers, and artists.  You can find all of our posts online on social media platforms like FacebookYouTubeInstagramSpotify, and SoundCloud. We recommend that you explore your favorite content on FeedSpot/RSS FeedThreadsBluesky, and Twitter/X, including email subscriptions. Thank you in advance.
 
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Rum & Coca-Cola
Artist/Performed by: Kes & Tano
Written by: Kes & Tano 
Produced by: Tano 
Guitars by: Kyle Peters 
Bass by: Josh Richardson 
Background vocals by Terri Lyons, Coutain & Tano 
 
Horn Credits: 
Trumpet: Charles “Randy” Williams
Trombone: Aaron Blenman
Saxophones: Daniel Ryan
Horns Arranged by: Daniel Ryan
 
Mixed by: N.M.G music 
Mastered by: Precision Productions
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: CalypSoca ?
 
?Listen. Share. Amplify. Our artists embody culture not only during Carnival but also on a daily basis. Sokah2Soca—Where Rhythm Lives and Calypso, Steelband Music, and Soca are thriving!
 
We present the music here for your listening pleasure and promotional purposes only, adhering to the "Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Sokah2Soca/Soca Music Blog © 1990 by Santiwah is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.
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