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Global Reggae Fusion & Island Pop Artist
High-Energy Festival Act
SOUND PROFILE & IDENTITY
IAKOPO
Global Reggae Fusion
Seamlessly blends classic Reggae roots with Dancehall, Afrobeat, and infectious Pop hooks.
Authentic Cultural Roots
Raised in Samoa and refined in Tokyo, Jamaica, and Miami — bringing true cross-cultural resonance.
Chart Success
Billboard Dance Top 40 artist with multiple #1 radio singles in Hawaii and UK reggae charts.
Universal Appeal
Delivers uplifting, high-vibe messaging that resonates across mainstage festival demographics.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
THE STORY
IAKOPO (Yah-Koh-Poh) is a Billboard-charting artist and global performer from California, known for blending reggae, trap, and island influences into a distinctive pan-Pacific sound.
Shaped by time in Japan, Samoa, and Hawaii, he built a strong international following through relentless touring and chart success.
He has collaborated with artists like Shaggy, Sean Paul, and Snoop Dogg, earning a gold-certified record for "Touch Down" and delivering underground hits like "Top of the Hill."
His catalog includes the global #1 "Let Your Light Shine" and multiple Billboard Top 40 placements — cementing his reputation as one of the most versatile voices in modern island music.
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