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 Hawai'i based musical groups "Three Plus", "Hi-Town" and "The Brown Boys". Currently the owner of CK Music Co. LLC based out of Hawai'i Island.
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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 |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic/electric guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums/percussion |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | RSP Productions Kea'au, Hawai'i (2021-present), Phat Bula Records Hilo, Hawai'i(2008–2021), Koops2 Records Honolulu, Hawai'i(2002–2007), Poi Pounder Records Kailua, Hawaii(1999–2002) |
| Website | http://www.reverbnation.com/brownboyshawaii |
Three Plus
edit2003 Na Hoku Hanohano Award "3+4U" Reggae Album of The Year Winner.
Hi-Town
edit2010 Hawai'i Music Award "Hi-Town" Island Contemporary Album of The Year Winner
The Brown Boys
editThe Brown Boys released their self-entitled debut album on June 15, 2015. The Brown Boys released their sophomore album entitled "Back To The Islands" on October 5, 2023. The album features two #1 singles "Asking For A Night" and "Big Island Moonlight". In June of 2024, "Back To The Islands" was nominated for three Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards.
Discography
edit1994 -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 – Hi-Town – 'Single' -"With You"
2014 – The Brown Boys – 'Single' – "Kalapana Way"
2015 – The Brown Boys – 'The Brown Boys' – Album
2016 - "'The Brown Boys"' - 'Single' - "You're All I Need"
2020 - The Brown Boys - 'Single' - "Asking For A Night"
2021 - The Brown Boys - 'Single' - "You'll Be Mine"
2022 - The Brown Boys - 'Single' - "Big Island Moonlight"
2023 - The Brown Boys - 'Single' - "Saving All My Love"
2023 - The Brown Boys - 'Back To The Islands' - Album
2024 - The Brown Boys - 'Single' - "Back To The Islands"
2024 - The Brown Boys ft. Ka'ikena Scanlan - 'Single' - "Roots And Culture"