Hawai‘i '13 is the first album that we collaborated with producer/engineer, Danny Kalb, on the entire project. How is this album different from previous albums? Our music is always inspired by life's situations and experiences, and of course our home, Hawai‘i. What was the inspiration behind the album? We felt that everyone, not just the people of Hawaiʻi, could relate to this. Hawai‘i ' 78 speaks about the changes happening to our land, and how our ancestors would react to seeing buildings and highways built on sacred ground. We wanted to pay tribute to the meaning of the song.
IKAIKA ANTONE: The title Hawai‘i '13 is an ode to a song we grew up listening to called Hawai‘i '78 by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.
TRADES HAWAII: How did you guys come up with Hawaiʻi '13 as the name for the album? Longtime fans are sure to be familiar with Antone's melodic vocals, and from-the-heart lyrics from many previous hits, such as "Alive" and "Gotta Be." There is no shortage of his talent being showcased on Hawai‘i ' 13, as well as other bandmates, JP Kennedy, Zion Thompson, Caleb Keolanui, Brad Watanabe, and Jordan Espinoza (touring only).īelow, Ikaika Antone sheds some light with Trades Hawaii on the process of making Hawai'i '13, the reason behind the title of their album and his much appreciated love for The Green's fans. He can be heard throughout the album on tracks such as "Something About It", "Forgive Me," "Count To 3," and "Always & Forever." The Kailua, O‘ahu native-now a Kona resident-keyboards and makes up 1/4 of the group's vocalists. The Green's very own, Ikaika Antone, took some time away from his busy schedule to answer some questions for us. Members of The Green from left to right: Jordan Espinoza (Drums), Brad "BW" Watanabe (Bass, Keys), Zion Thompson (Guitar, Vocals), Caleb Keolanui (Vocals), JP Kennedy (Guitar, Vocals), and Ikaika Antone (Keys, Vocals). Sticking true to their roots, the eclectic collection also includes two traditional Hawaiian chants, a fitting representation of the place The Green calls home. Hawaiʻi '13 brings a mix of lovers rock, R&B, island reggae, and sure-to-be hits. New music is always being created, having five different song writers in the band has its benefits." - Ikaika Antone of The GreenĪfter two successful full-length albums, The Green's third and latest album, Hawai‘i ' 13, picks up right where they left off.
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