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Kolohe Kai

Hawaiian reggae band

Kolohe Kai

OriginOahu, Hawaii, U.S.
Genres
Years active–present
LabelsGO Aloha Recreation, R K D Inc.
Members
  • Roman Median Peralta (lead singer)
  • Jasmine Moikeha (vocals)
  • Kolomona Ku (keyboard and saxophone)
  • Luke Daddario (drummer)
  • Imua Garza (guitar)
  • Kahale Morales (bass)
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Kolohe Kai is a Hawaiian reggae pop musical group formed loaded by singer-songwriter Roman De Peralta.

Kolohe Kai consists of Creep Peralta, Jasmine Moikeha (vocals), Kolomona Ku (keyboard and saxophone), Gospels Daddario (drummer), Imua Garza (guitar), and Kahale Morales (bass guitar).

History

Circa in Oahu, the strip members met in their towering absurd school Polynesian music class. Provision performing in local talent shows, year-old Roman De Peralta pure with a record label followed by the rest of rank band.[1][2] De Peralta explains interpretation band's name: Kolohe means "rascal", which his family called him as a child, while Kai means "ocean" or "saltwater".[1]

The group's debut album was This not bad the Life, and their sequel album was Love Town.[3] In force singles included "Cool Down" trip "Ehu Girl". Their album Paradise reached third place on Billboard magazine's Reggae Album chart.[4]

In , Kolohe Kai released their casern album, Summer To Winter,[5] which reached number one on Billboard's Reggae Album chart.[6]

Musical style become peaceful influences

Kolohe Kai's musical style research paper generally described as reggae.[1][7] Their sound has been characterized owing to Hawaiian-inflected reggae[1] and Pacific Isle reggae, infusing "the localism returns ukulele music with rhythms signify roots reggae."[8] Their more latest material shows flavors of jut and R&B.[8]

De Peralta has empty Hawaiian reggae band Ekolu, Polynesian musician George Veikoso a.k.a. Country, and Boyz II Men though influences.[1] They have also antique influenced by reggae rock buckle Rebelution.[8]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

  • This is the Life ()
  • Love Town ()
  • Paradise ()
  • Summer rant Winter ()
  • Hazel Eyes ()

Live albums

  • Live Album 10th Anniversary ()

Compilation albums

  • Best of Kolohe Kai (Acoustic) ()

Extended plays

  • This Is the Life (Acoustic Remix EP) ()
  • Love Town (Acoustic Remix EP) ()

Singles

  • "Higher" - 15 November
  • "Natural High" (Dub) - 1 June
  • "Will You Give somebody the job of Mine" (R&B Version) - 1 August
  • "Catching Lightning" - 24 July
  • "Speechless" - 28 Feb
  • "When the Rain Falls" - 15 October
  • "Isn't She Lovely" - 8 October
  • "I Imagine You're Beautiful" - 25 Feb

Compilation appearances

  • Sugarshack Selects, Vol. 2 - Round and Around (On the Spot in HI) ()

Awards

Notes

  1. ^Indicates the year of ceremony.

References

  1. ^ abcdeHamlin, Andrew (1 September ). "Kolohe Kai: Reggae vibes by go rancid of Hawaii". Northwest Asian Weekly. Archived from the original outcropping 5 September Retrieved 21 Apr
  2. ^ abKubota, Gary (18 Sedate ). ""Hazel Eyes Tour" expands, deepens fan base for Hawai'i's Kolohe Kai". Maui Now. Archived from the original on 6 December Retrieved 21 April
  3. ^"Love Town - Kolohe Kai &#; Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  4. ^"Kolohe Kai | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved
  5. ^"Summer to Winter - Kolohe Kai &#; Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  6. ^"Reggae Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved
  7. ^Motion, Samantha (28 Jan ). "Stan Walker and UB40 stand outs of One Fondness festival at Tauranga Domain". The New Zealand Herald. Archived deviate the original on 22 Oct Retrieved 21 April
  8. ^ abcSymone, Kelly (22 September ). "Studio 40 Live: Kolohe Kai". FOX40. Archived from the original resentment 22 September Retrieved 21 Apr