Date Signed: June 2025
Label: ONErpm
Type of Music: Country, Reggae
Management: Emilie Glover, Jason Gibbs, Shawn Dailey - Red Light Management
Booking: Chris Hrovat, Becky Gardenhire - WME
Publicity: Kate Rakvic - Sacks & Co.
A&R: Ryan Cunningham - ONErpm
Web: maolimusic.com
The marriage of island sounds and country music is nothing entirely new. Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Chesney are two examples of artists that adopted that approach. But Hawaiian singer-songwriter Maoli takes it to the next level, with a reggae and soul-drenched amalgam that is totally unique.
Maoli embraces his Maui-based Polynesian heritage and has redefined modern country in the process. Having amassed over half a billion global streams across nine independent albums, carving out a nearly 15-year career across various U.S. and foreign stages; many fans are discovering his immense vocal and songwriting talent.
“I’m super-excited to be signing [a representation deal] with an agency like WME,” says Maoli. “I’ve been on the road since 2012, just grinding away. And as things grew over the years it was getting difficult to put everything together. And throughout the years we’ve run with many different agencies. But it just started growing where we needed a team like WME. And meeting them told me they just seemed so professional and really know what they’re doing. They can get us on a lot of co-headlining tours. And a lot of festivals they book are ones we can’t get on by ourselves. So, I’m just glad to be a part of that.”
Maoli recently headlined a sold-out show in New Zealand at the 12,000 capacity Navigation Home Stadium. And then he returned to the U.S. mainland for a series of successful dates celebrating his tenth recording in 17 years called Last Sip of Summer.
“Dann and David Huff are the kindest and most badass people ever,” says Maoli about their production skills on the new album. “It was the first time working in Nashville and co-writing with other songwriters on Music Row. I’m not a guy that works with producers too much, but it’s just crazy to be around such talented people as Dann and David Huff.”
With over 125 years of experience, William Morris Endeavor (WME) is one of the world’s preeminent talent agencies. They represent a wide swath of entertainers, athletes and artists on a wide range of issues, including booking, branding, and intellectual property.
Maoli’s new album Last Sip of Summer is globally available now on all platforms.
