Akoni is born and raised in Maui where he has spent the last 15 years performing and refining his music. Drawing from his kama’aina upbringing, Akoni has developed his unique island sound through a modern blend of Hawaiian and traditional reggae rhythms. His music pulls from his local roots, including collaborations with John Cruz, Maoli, and the great Kamaka Kukona on his all original “For Lahaina” tribute. Akoni is currently recording his first full length studio album which will include his single “Catch My Wave” along with all new music recently recorded at Tuff Gong Studio in Kingston, Jamaica. A zealous performer and songwriter, Akoni’s music can be heard on local Hawaiian radio with multiple #1 hits on iTunes and over a million streams on Spotify.