Diversifyd is…
feel good music incorporating the sound of Reggae, Jazz, Rock, Soul and Rhythm & Blues. After listening
to this unbelievable CD you will no doubt play it over and over again. You’ll be rockin’ steady all night long!
Chad Makihele, who wrote most of the lyrics and arranged the tracks, plays bass/rhythm guitar and
produced the album. Grew up with a background of music ranging from reggae, rock, pop to alternative
music. Lieni Makihele arranged most of the vocals and has a background of music from pop, jazz and
rhythm & blues. John Naki plays the drums and also arranged songs on the album. He grew up with island
music, choir and oldies. Sione Malimali plays the percussions and has music background in roots reggae
and was also a member of the 90’s reggae group called “Mission Irie” where he was known as “Baby
Rasta”. Marcus Snapp who plays the lead guitar, has his background in funk, neo soul, rock and alternative
music. Finally we have Jelani Jones who plays the keyboard and has toured with "The Bonedaddys" . Mike
Mays plays the saxophone
This group was finally put together in 2008-09 after going through different band members and performing
with different bands for over 8yrs, now coming together with this new feel good music as they call it “Jazzy
Reggae with a hint of R&B”
feel good music incorporating the sound of Reggae, Jazz, Rock, Soul and Rhythm & Blues. After listening
to this unbelievable CD you will no doubt play it over and over again. You’ll be rockin’ steady all night long!
Chad Makihele, who wrote most of the lyrics and arranged the tracks, plays bass/rhythm guitar and
produced the album. Grew up with a background of music ranging from reggae, rock, pop to alternative
music. Lieni Makihele arranged most of the vocals and has a background of music from pop, jazz and
rhythm & blues. John Naki plays the drums and also arranged songs on the album. He grew up with island
music, choir and oldies. Sione Malimali plays the percussions and has music background in roots reggae
and was also a member of the 90’s reggae group called “Mission Irie” where he was known as “Baby
Rasta”. Marcus Snapp who plays the lead guitar, has his background in funk, neo soul, rock and alternative
music. Finally we have Jelani Jones who plays the keyboard and has toured with "The Bonedaddys" . Mike
Mays plays the saxophone
This group was finally put together in 2008-09 after going through different band members and performing
with different bands for over 8yrs, now coming together with this new feel good music as they call it “Jazzy
Reggae with a hint of R&B”
