Biography

​EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL ROOTS

Born and raised in the cultural heartbeat of Trinidad and Tobago, Candice Corbie—known to audiences as Candy Kay—is a dynamic vocalist, songwriter, and musician whose career spans over two decades. Influenced by her father, guitarist and pannist Glenurvon Narine, and her godfather, renowned arranger and producer Dr. Pelham Goddard, she was immersed in music from an early age. Her foundation was built through calypso competitions, school steelpan, and early stage performances that set the tone for her life in music.

 

THE PARANG JOURNEY

At just 17 years old, Candice became the lead vocalist and Musical Director of Voces Jovenes, a respected parang group she would dedicate 24 years of her life to. During her tenure, she wrote and performed songs infused with Spanish and Caribbean charm, many of which became radio favourites during the festive season. She also played guitar and cuatro, arranged music, and guided the group to key milestones, including their 2016 victory at the National Parang Competition. While she stepped away from the group at the end of 2024, her contributions remain part of its legacy.

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VERSATILITY ACROSS GENRES

Her versatility carried her into soca, reggae, and pop, first showcased through the Synergy TV Soca Star Season 2 competition in 2007 with her first-ever composed power soca entitled "We Fete,"  and later as co-founder along with music producer Jason Dasent of the crossover band Overdrive, where she performed for corporate clients, local festivals, and international audiences. Her pop-reggae single Forgive Me (2010) demonstrated her range as both a songwriter and performer. Notably, her talents as a vocal director and arranger led Overdrive to clinch the runner-up spot in a local Pop Rock Competition that same year

 

SOLO CAREER & RELEASES

In 2021, she launched her independent brand Candy Kay Music, which encompasses not only her role as a performing artist but also creative services such as demo recordings, jingles, vocal production, and background vocals for fellow artists. As a solo artist, she has released soca parang hits including When We Paranging (2023) and Sweet on De Inside (2024), with new music set for release in 2025.

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STEELPAN JOURNEY

Expanding her artistry even further, Candy Kay became a tenor pan player with the world-renowned Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra, performing in the 2024 and 2025 Panorama seasons, a testament to her deep connection to Trinidad and Tobago’s national instrument.

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EDUCATION & ENTREPENEURSHIP

In addition to her musical pursuits, Candice holds a BSc in Computing & Information Systems and a Canadian Honours Diploma in Music Business, blending her creative and administrative expertise. She is also the founder of Candlefly Solutions, her administrative consultancy, where she applies her organizational expertise to deliver efficient and reliable support services that help clients manage their everyday business needs with ease.

 

IMPACT THROUGH MUSIC

With her versatility across soca, soca parang, calypso, reggae, pop, and Latin genres, Candy Kay continues to bridge tradition and innovation. Whether performing as a soloist, playing pan, or collaborating with other artists, she brings authentic Caribbean artistry, professionalism, and versatility to every stage.

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RELEASES

Candy Kay's most recent releases:​

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• "Sweet on de inside" (2024) - soca parang

• "Latin fantasy" (2024) - latin pop fusion 

• "When we paranging" (2023) - soca parang

• “Ride or Die” (2023) - groovy soca 

• “Feel that love” (2022) - pop fusion

• “Superwoman” (2021) - a soca-infused tribute to women

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