Punahele

**Punahele** is a Hawaiian-rooted artist blending island vibes with gritty hip-hop storytelling, serving as a cultural microphone for life in the islands. Their tracks—like "From Beneath Maunakea" and "Dice Games at Pokai Bay"—paint vivid scenes of local life, mixing Hawaiian mythology (shoutout to "The Menehune Giant") with unflinching street narratives ("Don’t Glorify Snitching"). Their music often tackles resilience ("Bounce Back," "Defy The Odds") and socioeconomic struggles ("Priced Out Of Paradise"), all while anchoring their sound in beats that nod to both traditional Hawaiian rhythms and contemporary trap. While they keep a low profile personally, their work shouts loud pride for their roots, turning place names like Mt. Ka’ala and Pokai Bay into lyrical monuments.

Genres

Hip Hop

Indie Pop

Folk

Trap

Contemporary R&b

Alternative Hip Hop

Reggae

Dancehall

Hawaiian Hip Hop

Related Artists

Kolohe Kai

Common Kings

Fiji

Tavana

Latest Release

Priced Out Of Paradise

Punahele

Album - 12 Tracks - Released February 14, 2025