Rickey Kamai
Bio
Rickey Kamai 2025 HKF Artist on the Rise & 2024 Kani Ka Pila Talent Search winner
2024 Kani Ka Pila Talent Search winner, Rickey Kamai is an up-and-coming artist from Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, blending island reggae and country influences into a unique sound all his own. With radio singles like “The Get Around” and “My Last Name,” Rickey’s passion for music is as boundless as his drive to create something fresh and captivating, quickly earning him a place as a fan favorite in the music scene.
Deeply rooted in a musical family with ties to the legendary band Hulili and The Palasades, Rickey was raised on a blend of Hawaiian melodies, church hymns, and a wide array of genres. His sound fuses old-school Hawaiian music with R&B, reggae, Top 40, and more—drawing inspiration from artists like Earth, Wind & Fire, Ray Charles, Prince, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Rickey Kamai Sharing the stage with Henry Kapono & The Mākaha Sons for Artist 2 Artist
He’s had the honor of sharing the stage with iconic artists such as Henry Kapono, Makaha Sons, and HiRisk Faktor, and has opened for ki ho`alu (slack key guitar) legend Ledward Kaʻapana and the iconic Nuff Sedd. As a singer-songwriter with a deep love for diverse musical genres, Rickey’s vision is to bridge gaps between styles, uniting them to form a harmonious blend that transcends traditional boundaries.
His belief in the power of music to bring people together fuels his mission to create a soundtrack for life—one that resonates far beyond labels and ignites passion in the hearts of music lovers worldwide.
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