13, 2005. An alii philanthropist offered to lead a campaign to create a new band for Mahi that would be a full-scale rival to the Royal Hawaiian Band. Mahi graciously declined the offer.

“Island Babe,” which garnered radio attention throughout Hawaii. The In May 2009, the band got back together and by 2011, the new single “The Only Reason” hit the air waves. I’land Boiz ...