Pochy y Su Cocoband, also called Cocoband, was a leading Dominican Republic merengue group in the 1990s. The group was founded in 1987 by Alfonso «Pochy» V·squez, and had a number of hit albums with the Kubaney label:[1] Group members in the early years included Kinito MÈndez Bobby Rafael, Elvis Class & Silvio Sosa. Each of whom went on to a career of their own. Hit songs by the group include «La Faldita», «Chupo Yo, Chupa T˙», «El Hombre Llego Parao», «Salsa Con Coco». The phrase «°Pero Con Coco!» (But With Coco!) was a favorite refrain in several songs.