Hailing from the humble city of Kapolei, Steven Kou is an upcoming artist and producer from the island of O'ahu. Born in Manila and raised in Hawai’i, he was influenced by different cultures of the island lifestyle. In 2024, he independently released his medium length project “Ala Wai State of Mind,” showing the fusion of lovers rock and pop music to the world. In 2025, he released his debut full-length project, “Harana”.