"We have the responsibility to carry our culture, and representing for the future; for the kids." ❤️ ⭐️ @commonkings are a GRAMMY-nominated pop-rock-reggae band born in the South Pacific but raised in Orange County, CA. The group consists of Samoan-born Hawaiian Sasualei “Jr. King” Maliga, Samoan guitarist Taumata “Mata” Grey, Fiji-born bassist Ivan “Uncle Lui” Kirimaua, and Tongan drummer Jerome “Big Rome” Taito. They began recording songs in 2011, after forming the band during a jam session at Ivan's house, and their album Lost in Paradise was nominated for "Best Reggae Album" at the 60th #GRAMMYs. 📲 Join Common Kings and the Recording Academy as we champion AAPI music creators, cultural tastemakers, and a community that continuously rises above and radiates like gold. Download our #AAPIHeritageMonth toolkit at the link in our bio to shout yourself out -- the you that dared to dream.