SDIB is a reggae rock band based out of San Diego, California. Their acronym stands for San Diego Island Boys as a tribute to their Hawaiian heritage. The band is currently on hiatus with members involved in other projects. SDIB has released two albums, which charted in the iTunes top 10 for 2007 and 2014.[1][2]

SDIB
OriginSan Diego, California, United States
GenresReggae, Reggae rock
Years active2007 (2007)–present
LabelsAku Roots Records
MembersAnthony Kua
Jeff Iwashita
Pauahi Ontai
Past membersJohn Naki
Carlos Sigarroa
Adam Cruz
Websitewww.sdibmusic.com

History

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SDIB (or San Diego Island Boys), originally from Hawaii formed in San Diego, California in 2007. They took inspiration from their favorite reggae artists like Peter Tosh, Mighty Diamonds and fellow Hawaiian reggae originators Natural Vibrations with a smooth rock-steady reggae island sound.[3]

They released their debut full-length self-titled album on Aku Roots Records on November 27, 2007. It featured popular singles, "Midnight Hour" and "Sugar".

On May 6, 2013, SDIB released their second studio album, simply titled, II also on Aku Roots Records. They recorded the album in San Diego's Studio West, The Den Of Inspiration.[4] The album reached the #2 selling reggae album on Amazon and the #4 selling reggae album on iTunes.

Their single from the album, "Cruise Day" was played heavily on Oahu's Island 98.5 "Top 5@5".

Lineup

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Current band members[5]

  • Anthony Kua – Lead Vocals, Ukulele, Guitar, Bass, Keyboard
  • Jeff Iwashita – Ukulele, Vocals
  • Pauahi Ontai – Guitar, Vocals

Former band members

  • John Naki – Drums, Vocals
  • Carlos Sigarroa – Keyboard
  • Adam Cruz – Bass

Discography

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Studio albums

  • SDIB (2007)
  • II (2013)

Singles

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Title Release Date Album
"Midnight Hour"  2007 SDIB
"Sugar"  2007 SBIB
"Runnin'"  2007 SDIB
"Sweet Anela"  2007 SDIB
"Where's That Girl"  2007 SDIB
"Love at First Sight"  2007 SDIB
"Spreading Culture"  2007 SDIB
"Pretty Face"  2007 SDIB
"Wrapped Up"  2007 SDIB
"Get Down"  2007 SDIB
"Cruise Day"  2013 II
"Best Inspiration"  2013 II
"Light It Up"  2013 II
"This Feelin'"  2013 II
"Fine Day Together"  2013 II
"Heart of Devotion"  2013 II
"Temperature"  2013 II
"Dragonfly"  2013 II
"Angel"  2013 II
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References

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  1. ^ "SDIB". Sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 2015-05-09.
  2. ^ "Sdib - Chart history". Billboard.com. 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2015-05-09.
  3. ^ "SDIB | San Diego Reader".
  4. ^ "Sdib - Sdib | Releases | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  5. ^ "SDIB About". sdibmusic.com. Retrieved 2017-09-04.