By Natalia Vasquez
If you’re feeling a bit rusty on your Hawaiian language, hana hou means one more time or encore. Thats exactly what the crowd shouted Saturday night after Island Sol electrified the top floor here at Rockit Room. Island Sol brought out Nesian 9, So Timeless, and Zhen with special guest DJ Eni uniting the Pacific Islanders proud of their Bay Area home.
The crowd swayed to honey sweet voices from muscular men singing sentiments of love and positivity. Island Sol promises to bring much more than music, a lifestyle. The lifestyle of the islands infused with the Bay Area swag. Drinks flowed and smiles lit up the stage as each band brought forth a new take on the undefinable music genre.
Artists are known for not only making luscious ladies’ hearts melt, but making a difference in their community. So Timeless boasts performing at events geared toward youth. They aim to provide positive environments where children wont turn to drugs or alcohol and instead turn to the music. They have also done work with St. Jude’s Hospital and Healing Circle to raise funds for causes like breast cancer research and battered women’s counseling. Check out their single!
Their lyrical stylings speak for themselves as the crew covered tracks from reggae to soul to R&B. Each track further showcased their perspective on uniting under the Island Sol production.
Sporting the local love, Island Sol brought out voices and also Defend Da Bay style in SF Giants typical black and orange. The brand sponsored the event as crew members were identifies by their Defend Da Bay shirts in hoodies in every color way.
Island Sol will be throwing more events in San Francisco, look out for the mass following or simply be lured in by the siren-like voices of the men who performed here at Rockit Room.
