Kalalea's music is inspired by reggae, hawaiian, jazz, blues, rock n roll, hip hop, and a multitude of other musical influences. An island boy from Hawaiʻi, born in Honolulu City, and raised on the island of Kauaʻi all his life. Still only 22, his music has already taken him internationally working aboard Carnival and Holland American Cruises, and with the Mana Maoli Collective containing many collaborative artist within the state of Hawaiʻi. His original music contains a diverse sound that is driven by cultural conciousness & world change.