Listen To Hirie's Chocolate
Hirie has spun herself a lush and vibrant strain of reggae that has been winning new fans since the mid-2010s.
- Staff Reporter
Hawaiian singer/songwriter Hirie has spun herself a lush and vibrant strain of reggae that has been winning new fans since the mid-2010s.
Backed by a six-piece band, the Filipino-born, Italian-raised, Hawaii-based musician enjoyed somewhat of a breakout with her positively focused 2016 release Wandering Soul, and later built on that success with 2019's Dreamer.
From the Filipino heritage of her birthplace to the "reggaerized" native sounds of her adopted home, she felt a strong musical which influenced the bright, laid-back pop of her self-titled debut album in 2013.
With her San Diego-based backing band behind her, 2016's Wandering Soul offered a more expansive sound with horns, dub techniques, and occasional psychedelic textures. It also featured guest spots from Trevor Hall, Nahko Bear, and Nattali Rize.
She returned in 2019 with Dreamer, an album which offered a variety of styles, from easygoing reggae to ska-influenced rock and smooth pop.
