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Trinidad’s Carnival rolled in with one of those short seasons for 2026, and, as expected, many of the big road songs dropped late. Still, a few well‑known artists managed to dominate the airwaves. With strong promotion and the right radio connections, their tracks quickly became the go-to favorites for Road March. As the band parade drew near, three songs stood out prominently: “Encore,” “Cyar Behave Mehself,” and "Still a Road Man.” And when the results were announced, those same three locked down the top spots.
So why are we here today? Simple. We want to highlight a road mix you may have completely missed—mainly because radio stations didn’t give it the love it deserved. The song in question, “Rum and Coca Cola” by Kes, was never considered a road march contender by some because it falls squarely into the groove soca lane. The argument goes, "Groove can’t win Road March. A road mix won’t change that.” But is that really true?
One would think that a true road song should be sweet, infectious, and capable of capturing the imagination of masqueraders. That should be the formula. Regardless of BPM, the vibe and the energy a song brings to the road should matter more than speed or the traditional “Power Soca energy.” That’s exactly why we believe Voice’s “Cyar Behave Mehself” is the real Road March of Trinidad Carnival 2026. And of course, we congratulate Machel Montano’s “Encore” for securing the official Stage March title.
Now, back to regular programming. Kes’ “Rum and Coca-Cola" may not have reached the popularity of “Cyar Behave,” but it absolutely deserves an honorable mention. We’re featuring it here because many of you may have missed the Road Mix entirely. Take a listen and appreciate the vibe, the creativity, and the production brilliance behind it. The mix was crafted by D Ninja and Madness MUV Productions.
So press play, relax, and take in the vibes. And if the rhythm grabs you, feel free to get up and do your thing.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Rum & Coca-Cola
Style: Road Mix
Artist/Performed by: KES
Road Mix by D Ninja x Madness Muv Productions
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Produced by:
Engineered (Mixed & Mastered) by:
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
Genre: Soca ?
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