Karl Zinsman Jr.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Waianae, Hawaii, Kea'au, Hawai'i, United States |
| Genres | Reggae, Island Contemporary, Hawaiian, Rock, Country |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, producer, graphic designer, manager |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic/electric guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums/percussion |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Phat Bula Records Hilo, Hawai'i(2008–present), Koops2 Records Honolulu, Hawai'i(2002–2007), Poi Pounder Records Kailua, Hawaii(1999–2002) |
| Website | http://www.reverbnation.com/brownboyshawaii |
Karl Zinsman Jr. is a Hawaiian/ Reggae multi-instrumentalist (primarily guitar), singer-songwriter, music producer, graphic designer and manager. He is an artist/ producer and founder of the island music groups "Three Plus", "Hi-Town" and "The Brown Boys". Currently the owner of CK Music Co. LLC based out of Hawai'i Island.
Three Plus[edit]
2003 Na Hoku Hanohano Award "3+4U" Reggae Album of The Year Winner.
Hi-Town[edit]
2010 Hawai'i Music Award "Hi-Town" Island Contemporary Album of The Year Winner
The Brown Boys[edit]
The Brown Boys perform in the Island Contemporary/ Country Music genre and are currently based out of Puna, Hawaii. The group released their debut single "Kalapana Way" on August 1, 2014 to help push the release of their upcoming album. The Brown Boys released their self-entitled debut album on June 15, 2015. The Brown Boys released their sophomore album entitled "Back To The Islands" on October 5, 2023. The album features two #1 singles "Asking For A Night" and "Big Island Moonlight".
Discography[edit]
1994 -Kanile'a Collection – 'Nahenahe' -"He Mele Lahui Hawai'i""
1998 -Na Kama – 'Ke Ala Hou' -"Prelude", "Island Woman"
1999 -Three Plus – 'Honeybaby' – Album
2001 -Mana'o Company – 'Spread A Little Aloha' -"Stepping Out/ Hawaiian Children" ft. Three Plus & Fiji, "Rock Me" ft. Three Plus & Damon Williams
2001 -Sean Na'auao – 'Still Pounding' -"Two Person Party", "Driving Me Pupule", "Don't Have To Think Twice", "Cool Operator"
2001 -KCCN FM 100 All-Star Band: Young Generation – 'Various Artists' -"Me & You", ft. Three Plus
2001 -Ernie Cruz Jr. – 'Portraits' -"Where Are The Brothers" ft. Three Plus
2001 -Baywatch Hawaii – 'Soundtrack' -"Cruzin" ft. Three Plus
2002 -Island Roots Vol.1 – 'Various Artists' -"Cool Operator"
2003 -Three Plus – 'For You' – Album
2003 -Sean Na'auao – 'Still Pounding 2' -"Mystic Man", "Who The Cap Fit"
2003 -Island Roots Vol.3 – 'Various Artists' -"Driving Me Pupule"
2004 -Kani Makou – 'Easy Stylin' -"I Wanna Be Her Man" ft. Karl Zinsman of Three Plus
2004 -Island Roots Vol.5 – 'Various Artists' -"Honeybaby"
2005 -Hawaiian Style Vol.4 – 'Various Artists' -"Don't Have To Think Twice"
2008 -Three Plus – 'The Best of Three Plus From Honeybaby to For You'
2008 -Hawaiian Style Vol.5 – 'Various Artists' -"Honeybaby"
2009 -Hi-Town – 'Hi-Town' – Album
2010 -Tribute To A Reggae Legend: Bob Marley – 'Various Artists' -"Is This Love" ft. Three Plus
2010 – Hi-Town – 'Single' -"With You"
2014 – The Brown Boys – 'Single' – "Kalapana Way"
2015 – The Brown Boys – 'The Brown Boys' – Album
2020 - The Brown Boys - 'Single' - "Asking For A Night"
2021 - The Brown Boys - 'Single' - "You'll Be Mine"
2022 - The Brown Boys - 'Single' - "Big Island Moonlight"
2023 - The Brown Boys - 'Single' - "Saving All My Love"
2023 - The Brown Boys - 'Back To The Islands' - Album
2024 - The Brown Boys - 'Single' - "Back To The Islands"