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“The Best Of Ekolu” CD & "To The World From Ekolu" DVD
 IN STORES TODAY!!! 

The DVD and their Best of CD is finally here! Presenting for the first time ever from Hawaii's #1 premiere recording artist, EKOLU. Their DVD, entitled "To the World from Ekolu" and their CD, entitled "The Best of Ekolu" is here and just in time for the Holiday Season. The DVD consist of 1 hour and 20 minutes of live performances and great reviews from their fans and peers from all around the world. They also added a new song that was never performed LIVE or recorded by them anywhere, It's only on this DVD! You'll be able to enjoy live performances that will bring excitement and emotions right in the comfort of your own home. Their Best of Ekolu album brings you 10 years of top-charting original music that they have compiled for you to enjoy on ONE album. You will also find two previously hit songs that were remade and done with a HUGE twist! If you've never heard or seen Ekolu before, this is your chance to let the DVD and Best of album truly satisfy your musical needs.

“Ekolu Music”
(Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner)

Waiehu Records is once again honored to bring you another collection of music from Ekolu. The album is entitled, "Ekolu Music" and is the follow up to their Hoku award winning and top selling album, "Back to the Valley, The Trilogy". This album has that distinctive sound that people recognize as Ekolu's music. The album has 13 tracks, with 10 originals. It has been a decade since the start of Ekolu and their title track on the album "Ekolu Music" shares a little insight to their start together. This album once again shows their musical versatility and their love of all styles of music. The cover songs range from "Armonia De Amor" a Spanish love song to a song made famous by The Manhattans, "Do you really mean Goodbye", and of course there is a reggae oldie but goodie, " Dim the Lights". The original music has its share of love songs like "She's music to me" and "I Love you, Girl", these songs are Lukela's trademark love songs that fans love singing along to. The album also has those songs that lyrically tell us a story and gives us insight to what the boy's love such as "My Island Home, Maui" and "Closer to Jesus". "Ekolu Music" has something for all music lovers, and like the rest of the music that Ekolu has been bringing us for the last decade, everyone will find something on this album to enjoy. 

2006 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award - Reggae Album of the Year.
Winner of The 9th Annual Hawaii Music Awards - Reggae Album of the Year.

“Back to the Valley” The 3rilogy
(Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner)

Finally the long awaited album “Back to the Valley”, The 3rilogy is here. It’ll take you on a journey through the fun times Ekolu encounters living on the Valley Isle. The Title cut, “Back to the Valley” gives everyone the chance to experience the Valley Isle like you never seen it before. If you missed there first album “Down In the Valley” or there second album “Shores of Waiehu” , you’re in for a treat. The 3rd album is what you been waiting for. It’s Like adding sugar to your tea, It’s even sweeter. While listening to their smooth voices and unique style‘s, it makes you realize that Ekolu is the next big thing. Not knowing what to expect, this album stirs up a twist. With the sweetest voice along with a little bit of reggae and a little bit of Spanish, Lukela sings a song called “Antonia”. Its rare to find him singing Hawaiian songs, yet alone here he is singing a Spanish song for all to enjoy. Needing no introduction, everyone knows the bands lead guitarist, Akoni Dellomes. On this Album he sings a song called Critical Liquid. Written, sung and arranged by him, this song speaks of how he wakes up every morning waiting for the swell to come and when it hit’s, you know where to find him. Makapu Hoopii, the bass player of the band adds his own flavor to the table by singing a song called Mercy. He sings this song with emotion and originality. If you’ve seen him on stage, you know that he is a ball of fire. Working on this album, the boys got the chance to be their own producers and work along side an awesome engineer, Brett Fovargue. It takes time, energy and effort to complete a project like this. If this album puts a smile on your face and Joy in your heart, this show’s that Ekolu has reached their greatest achievement. Read what HuiMusic.com has to say about This CD!

2005 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award - Reggae Album of the Year.
Winner of The 8th Annual Hawaii Music Awards - Island Contemporary Album of the Year.

Shores of Waiehu       

While 'Down in the Valley' was their introduction, 'Shores of Waiehu' is the break out album of Ekolu. This album gives a view of something very special. Every area of this project overflows with Ekolu's talents. It starts with the album being co-produced by Lukela and Akoni. The album was also blessed with the engineering and keyboard talents of Na Hoku award winner David Tucciarone. The growth in the boys composing is shown by nine of the twelve songs being originals. The vocal talents of Ekolu are enhanced by the addition of Makapu Hoopi'i. The album also had contributions from artists and musicians like Fiji, Max Rabaka, Ben Vai, Jenson Richards, and Creed Fernandez. The popularity of this album is shown by a spot of Billboards World Music charts, the #1 position of various songs on numerous radio stations, and by the sight of fans singing along to every song. "Shores of Waiehu" sets the standard for today's Hawaiian music.

Down in the Valley

"It started out as fun but lead to something more. An experience like no other, music sets their minds free. Just like the bond of a brother, a friendship of eternity." 'Down in the Valley' is Ekolu's musical introduction of their 'kick-back' style to Hawaii and to the world. This album was produced by Troy Fernandez and Roy Sakuma, two men who have helped shaped today's Hawaiian music. Likewise this album is a tribute to the music which has shaped Ekolu. The songs on this album are personal favorites that the boy's have grown up listening to. With three original songs, this album shows the songwriting abilities of Ekolu. The theme song, 'Down in the Valley' is the most widely played song on the album. The Hawaiian music industry recognized this album with a Na Haku nomination for 'Most Promising Artist.' With the amazing voice of Lukela Keala and the musical styles of Akoni Dellomes this album shows the future of Hawaiian Music.