Music that inspired Ala Wai State of Mind

by Steven Kou, 5/16/24

One thing about me is that I like listening to albums from front to back. Prior to and during the making of the EP, I was trying to find a distinct production style to articulate in the music. Below are the albums that inspired the island reggae production style of the project.

• Micah G - G Style

• Laga Savea - Roots Satisfaction

• Kiwini Vaitai - Hard Times

• Kawao - Determined

• Kiwini Vaitai - Roses and Thorns

• Steel Pulse - Earth Crisis

• Bitty McLean - Movin’ On

• Sade - Lovers Rock

• Agustus Pablo - King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown

• Teki - El Soul Wailer