Identification of a song

Question

I heard the song in 2007 while I was driving home from I've searched every lyric database available and asked on multiple lyrics forums (no one responds). Here goes:

1. I don't know the radio station, but the song that played after the song I'm looking for was 'Going Outta My Head' by Little Anthony and the Imperials (1964). So I'm assuming the mystery song is from around that same time (50s-60s).

2. The song mentions rum, beans and rice, and jerk chicken. It has a Caribbean vibe but is not reggae. I think part of the chorus says 'I scream for...'

3. The last line of the song says 'I know that smile is real' (or something similar).

4. I may be wrong, but it may have a xylophone or marimba in it.

If you know what I'm talking about, I will be very grateful.

Answer 1

Is it "Red Beans & Rice" by Michael Franti?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1504RX3uLpc