Kes is a popular Caribbean pop/soca group known for a unique blend of soulful vocals, calypso-inspired melodies, rock riffs and island beats. Formed in Trinidad, the group, led by vocalist Kees Dieffenthaller, has amassed over 7 million combined YouTube views, shared stages with artists such as Rihanna, Maroon 5 and John Legend, collaborated with Snoop Dogg, and thanks to their electrifying live show, has become a top concert draw around the world. The group also includes Dieffenthaller’s brothers Hans (drums) and Jon (guitar) and best friend, Riad Boochoon (bass).

Dj Private Ryan is one the Caribbeans most versatile and travelled djs. He also is the creator of the worldwide Soca dj festival called Soca Brainwash. His musical diversity has transcended into the world of production where he has created hits for Caribbean artistes such as KES, Freetown Collective, Teddyson John, Erphaan Alves, Sekon Sta and more.

Every week, Caribbean dj and production duo, Shep Beats & Konata, host AMped! The Breakfast Show live over the internet then put each show into this podcast. This is the best in Caribbean music and chat. 

Also, expect the hottest djs mixes, mixtapes and remixes. Enjoy!

Worldwide | London, UK
For bookings: shepbeatskonata@gmail.com

The Caribbean party scene in the United Kingdom has been transformed since the emergence of DJ Shep Beats!

Born on the island of Barbados on September 18th 1983, Duane “Shep Beats” Shepherd moved to London from in 2006. In 2009, he answered a call from leading Caribbean promotion brand, Busspepper, and has since grown from strength to strength displaying his musical ebbs and flows internationally.

He has been seen on-stage at some of the most popular carnival destinations including Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Miami, London’s Notting Hill Carnival and, of course, Crop Over in Barbados! 

Shep, as he is more affectionately known, has also graced stages throughout many European destinations such as, Berlin, Cologne and Bonn (Germany), Paris (France), Geneva, Zürich and Lucerne (Switzerland), Barcelona and Blanes (Spain) – to name a few.

Some of his most memorable events include:

DJ Private Ryan – Soca Brainwash 
Esquire Entertainment – Bliss (Crop Over Edition)
One Island Entertainment – Machel Montano Pop Up Concert
One Island Entertainment – Kes On The Rocks
Krave The Band – Kadooment Band
Xhosa – Kadooment Band
The Lost Tribe – Trinidad Carnival Band
Dirty Dozen Jouvert – Trinidad Carnival
Busspepper Promotions – London
Trini Jungle Juice – Mental | Crank Beach Party | Arrivals
Jus Jay x Elevate – Lifted 
DJ Markee – Soca Addict
Carnival Explosion – Berlin Carnival
Swiss Soca Crew – Swiss Soca Festival
OC Events – Revive | Tantalize (New York)

Off-stage, Shep Beats is also one of the two founders of leading high energy and quality Caribbean Promotion brand, Ruk-A-Tuk Promotions. Ruk-A-Tuk’s highly anticipated Premium Breakfast Cruise has now obtained international acclaim and an instalment of this insane boat party can now be found in London (UK), Barbados and Miami. 

Find out more about DJ Shep Beats at www.djshepbeats.com
Follow on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @djshepbeats
Get his latest mixes at soundcloud.com/djshepbeats or search “Shep Beats” on the Podcast app.

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