Kolohe Kai

Kolohe Kai

Keynote Speaker: Hawaiian Musical Group

  • Travels From:
    Hawaii, USA
  • Speaking Fee:
    Live Event Fee: $20,000 - $30,000
    Virtual Event Fee: Contact us for details
    More Fee Info
  • Categories:
    Music, Entertainment, Asian & Pacific Heritage
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Kolohe Kai Biography

Kolohe Kai has consistently been one of the most popular artists in Pacific Island Reggae music for over a decade. The project of singer/songwriter Roman De Peralta, born and raised on the island of Oahu, has produced 10 Island Reggae hits since signing a record deal at age 17. His sound infuses the localism of ukulele music with rhythms of roots reggae, and more recently pop and r&b—pushing Kolohe Kai into an elevated tier of Island Reggae.

Early Kolohe Kai was deeply influenced by the island elders, as well as mainlanders like Rebelution, which can be heard on debut album This Is The Life (2009). But recently Kolohe Kai has expanded the pop influence through collaborations with renowned Grammy Award-winning producer Brian Kierulf on singles like “Catching Lightning” and “Heartstrings.” There’s a maturity to Kolohe Kai after years of being viewed as the “Justin Bieber of Hawaii.” Still the roots reggae influence will always be present in Kolohe Kai.

The popularity is undeniable as Kolohe Kai has been one of Hawaii’s #1 most streamed reggae artist of the past decade with over 40 million streams in 2020 alone. Kolohe Kai’s album Paradise (2013) was named Reggae Album of the Year by Na Hoku Hano Hano Awards, which is the Grammys equivalent in Hawaii. His 2019 record Summer To Winter won Reggae Album of the Year at the Island Music Awards, largely due to the success of the single “Round and Round” which became the graduation song of 10 Hawaiian high schools that year. And his recent single “Catching Lightning” went viral on Tik Tok after the Jabbawockeez curated a dance challenge to the song.

Still it’s the early singles “Ehu Girl” and “Cool Down” that remain Kolohe Kai’s all-time most popular songs on Spotify at over 41 million combined streams.

With all the success of Kolohe Kai, it’s natural to wonder why the group has not achieved more mainland popularity. It’s largely in part to the “aloha life” roots of Roman De Peralta and his ministry work. Early in his career, De Peralta turned down a record deal from Universal after the success of This Is The Life. He had barely graduated high school and “ just wanted to surf and live a simple life and not be in that industry so I rejected it.”

“A lot of people thought I was stupid,” he said. “But I just wanted to enjoy being a Hawaii artist.”

Islanders are just different from mainlanders; it’s in the water. But the music was too infectious and continued to gain popularity. He found success in New Zealand headlining a sold out 5000 capacity venue tour in 2019, as well as headlining the One Love Festival three times. But again, De Peralta wanted more from life and stepped away from music to pursue volunteer work teaching refugees in Israel. While vacationing in Tahiti, he wrote the 10 songs that would become the album Paradise in 2014. By then, De Peralta was beginning to understand that he could be a positive influence through his music, possibly bigger than through volunteer work.

The viral success of “Round and Round,” a song with lyrics collected from inspirational quotes his mother told him as a child, was the breakthrough he was seeking.

“That was such a pivotal time for me,” he said. “It was the first time I was able to see my music in a different light. That I could bring emotional relief to hundreds of thousands of people without being in the same room. I realized how much of an impact I could have with my music.”

Kolohe Kai’s fifth full length album is written and expected to be released soon alongside several projects that will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the band.

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What topics does Kolohe Kai speak about?

Kolohe Kai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Entertainment and Asian & Pacific Heritage.

Where does Kolohe Kai travel from?

Kolohe Kai generally travels from Hawaii, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kolohe Kai?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kolohe Kai for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kolohe Kai for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kolohe Kai or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

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Kolohe Kai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Entertainment and Asian & Pacific Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kolohe Kai for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Kolohe Kai generally travels from Hawaii, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bruno Mars, Six Foot Blonde and Dasha. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kolohe Kai for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Kolohe Kai to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kolohe Kai for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kolohe Kai, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kolohe Kai or any other speaker of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Kolohe Kai for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kolohe Kai, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kolohe Kai, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Kolohe Kai speak about?

    Kolohe Kai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Entertainment and Asian & Pacific Heritage.

  • Where does Kolohe Kai travel from?

    Kolohe Kai generally travels from Hawaii, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

  • Who is the agent for Kolohe Kai?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kolohe Kai for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kolohe Kai for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kolohe Kai or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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