Sokah2Soca - The Heartbeat of Soca, Calypso, and Caribbean Music

Look who is back—it’s Benjai, and this time he’s alongside his Carnival Friend, Kees of Kes the Band. As we all know, Carnival is always sweeter with a loyal friend by your side. This song celebrates the bond that blossoms during Carnival: connection, joy, and pure fire vibes. Produced by Kes Keyz on the Blue Phone Album (better known as the Blue Phone Riddim), with vocal production by Tano and David Sheppard, Carnival Friend blends two of Trinidad’s most recognizable voices into one unforgettable anthem. This feeling, this song, is a celebration of the friendships we create and share during Carnival—good times that last a lifetime and make every moment together feel unforgettable.

We approve of this track; hold on, we love it because it radiates joyful energy and reminds us that Carnival is more than just music. It’s about how Trinis live in the moment; it is about chipping and hugging with arms locked shoulder-to-shoulder and soaking in sweet Soca vibes. The groove is modern yet rooted deep in the belly of calypso, carrying Soca’s youthful spark while honoring its heritage.

Benjai and Kees sound amazing together—voices that would lead a lime and make any lime feel like it is bacchanal time. They are amazing together and their voices complement each other perfectly, delivering a smooth blend of melody and rhythm that touches everyone hanging on to a carnival friend. This tune isn’t just another fete song—it’s poised to become the ultimate liming anthem. Why? Because these two captured the essence of how we live: a Carnival philosophy wrapped up in our liming habits. Once the music hits and the spirits flow, we all become Carnival friends. We share smiles, laughter, and wine together and celebrate the joy that keeps our culture alive and thriving. Yes, it is sweet—and yes, we can all be Carnival Friends!

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Production Notes/Music Credits:

Song Title: Carnival Friend 

Artist/Performed by: Kes The Band x Benjai

Lead Singer: Kees Diffenthaller

Produced by: Keskeyz

Composer/Lyricist: Kees Dieffenthaller

Composer/Lyricist: Rodney Le Blanc

Vocal Production: Michael "Tano" Montano and Dj Kingston (David Sheppard) 

Mixed and Mastered by Andrew Denny 

Release date: 11/19/2025 (Carnival 2026)

Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

Genre: Soca 🎶

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