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, state of hawai'i |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic/electric guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums/percussion |
| Years active | (1989–present) |
| 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". He is also owner of CK Music Co.
Three Plus
2003 Na Hoku Hanohano Award "3+4U" Reggae Album of The Year winner.
Hi-Town
Upon relocating, Zinsman decided to take a lesser "up front" role as an artist and focused more on producing, managing and developing other acts. In 2008, he formed the island reggae music sextet Hi-Town (short for Hilo town) and in 2010 they released their self-entitled debut album to rave reviews.[1] Produced by Zinsman, the Hi-Town album would go on to win the 2010 Hawaii Music Award for Island Contemporary Album of The Year, as well as produce five number one singles, ("You're Beautiful", "All We Need", "Run & Hide" ft. O-Shen & Damon Williams, "He Come, He Go" and "Lose Your Love"). On August 12, 2010, "Hi-Town" released a follow up single to their debut album entitled "With You". The single obtained moderate success on local radio stations in Hawaii, peaking at No. 2 on some charts. Their single "Sunshine in My Life" is featured on the Las Vegas, Nevada based radio station, Pipeline 2 Paradise: Paradise Pa'ina Vol.1 CD Compilation.
The Brown Boys
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 up tempo "hapa-haole" single, which speaks of the humble way of life residents live in the peaceful community of Kalapana, Hawaii; charted respectably well on most statewide radio stations and continues to be in heavy rotation. The Brown Boys released their self-entitled debut album on June 15, 2015. The album features 7 original tracks and an array of talented guest musicians from the Big Island of Hawaii. Their single "Riding The World", written by Zinsman, was featured on an episode of Hawaii Five-0. The Brown Boys have been a staple of the island music scene on The Big Island for over 8 years performing at all major events, concerts and club venues; even sharing the stage with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Neil Young at his home in Puako, Hawaii. Their second single "You're All I Need" charted on several radio stations across the Hawaiian Islands earning the No. 1 spot Aug.-Oct.2015.
Personal life
Zinsman currently resides in Kea'au, Hawai'i with his wife and children. He annually donates his time, money and efforts to no-profit organizations such as The American Cancer Society, The Lokahi Giving Tree (Children of Hawaii Charity), Keiki 'O Ka Aina, The Japan Disaster Refief Fund, D.A.R.E., Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, Toys for Tots, Relay For Life and also to the children and families in need throughout his community. Zinsman works for The State of Hawaii and is currently under Damon Williams' "Phat Bula" Record label as an artist, producer and as a studio musician.
Discography
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 -Pipeline 2 Paradise – 'Paradise Pa'ina Vol.1' -"Sunshine in My Life"
2010 – Hi-Town – 'Single' -"With You"
2014 – The Brown Boys – 'Single' – "Kalapana Way"
2015 – The Brown Boys – 'The Brown Boys' – Album
References
- ^ "Hi Town | Hi Town". CD Baby. Retrieved January 3, 2012.