Reggae, the word when spoken one can immediately envision artists both past and present that has set the industry standards for the growing genre. Reggae has evolved into styles fused with characteristics of each band and their signature sound. The Steppas are a Hawaii based band whose sound is that exact fusion of roots, rock, ska, and occasional lovers reggae.
Heavily influenced by worldly reggae bands and artists The Steppas musical goal is to inspire generations of listeners to take constant strides in obtaining their goals and to never give up on their dreams! Dreams do come true, just ask the five core members of the band Star Alaniz, Kekolu Pavao, Makana Rosetti, Samuel Ikeda, and Bryan Legaspi. These island musicians have completed four full length tours in over 22 states and 60 U.S. cities. Releasing their debut self entitled EP in 2012, The Steppas EP hit #6 on the Itunes reggae charts. Their second release entitled The Love Shack gained popularity with listeners and quickly hit #2 on the Itunes charts and #6 on the U.S. billboard reggae charts. Not losing momentum their single, if we try was the precursor to their soon to be 2014 release of their latest EP, To you from we, this time #1 on the Itunes charts and #2 on the U.S. billboard reggae charts solidifying their movement as one of Hawaiis premier reggae bands. Though some faces may have change, the sound we have all come to love remains the same… SO ROACHES UP!!!!
A decade after Inna Vision was born on Maui, the roots reggae band continues to motivate and elevate consciousness by spreading Aloha and positive vibes all over the world.
We have evolved from the slow-trance chord progressions that are the fundamentals of roots reggae by blending the upbeat influences of contemporary Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop. That evolution and inspiration took The Vision to Reggae on the River, California Roots Festival, Reggae on the Hills, Pure Aloha Festival and Hawaii’s Mayjah Rayjah.
Founded in 2005 by lead singer and bassist Koa Lopes, Inna Vision has played more than 100 cities across America with our friends Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, New Kingston, and The Steppas. We were blessed to share stages with Damian Marley, SOJA, Rebelution, Collie Buddz and wrapped up a wild 2015 with three back-to-back tours with international reggae icon J Boog.
An ever changing line-up of singers and musicians created our catalogue of four full-length albums, 4 EP’s and numerous singles that have impacted iTunes and climbed the Billboard international charts. Inna Vision’s tracks cracked the iTunes Top 10, some of our Youtube videos have been viewed more than 250,000 times and we are one of Pandora’s most streamed Hawaii Reggae Bands.
“Reggae Music makes us feel like we can’t die. To be blessed with the gift, lift up spiritualist, through the speakers abyss, that is where we will be.” - Reggae Lives.
