Kekoathe artist
Island reggae with 90’s R&B soul.Born on Maui, raised on Oahu, now based in San Diego. Smooth 90’s R&B vocals over hip hop drums and the easy calm of island reggae.
House Callb/w Feel Good · produced by Patrick Hizon
A ragga hip-hop take on Shabba Ranks and Maxi Priest’s 1991 dancehall classic, a song Hawaiian reggae has loved for decades, rebuilt by Josh Cardinali of Stoney Eye Studios. Pressed for Japan’s Record Day 2025.
Also on 7″: I Chose You b/w I Got Too Faded (Jul 2025) · Buy · Stream
Catch him live
All showsMission Bayfest
Mariners Point Park · San Diego, CA
Stages he’s played
Waikiki ShellHouse of BluesBelly UpWebster HallHumphreysBluebird TheaterGrey EagleReggae in the DesertMai Tai BarMidwest Reggae Festival
Every stage, from Maui to New YorkPositive energy, warrior mentality, old school values.
Born on Maui into a big family with deep musical roots and raised on Oahu, Kekoa Tsukiyama took the mic for his first performance on the eve of his third birthday.
At 18 he started CitySide, a Hawaiian reggae trio whose debut album, Welcome To The CitySide, produced the #1 hit “Come On Pretty Baby” and the crowd favorite “Lady Soul.” The full story
Bring Kekoa to your stage.
Festivals, venues, weddings and private events, with a full band or solo with his loop pedal. He has lit up stages from the Waikiki Shell to Webster Hall.