Electronic Press Kit
Who We Are
Chala is a collective of Maui’s finest musicians. Founded by front man Benjamin Cerda in 2012, since then Chala has been recording and touring Hawaii, the West Coast, and South America.
The root of Chala’s music is reggae spiced with latin, hip hop and R&B with positive lyrics.
Chala band includes: Benjamin Cerda on guitar and lead vocals, Jimmy Cui on drums, Kana Pikini on bass, Andrew Hubbard on keyboards, Natalie Robles on vocals, Jeff Hornbeck on lead guitar, and Paul Bunaun on saxophone.
Albums / Singles
All Night
1. All Night – 4:01
2. Queen – 3:46
3. One and Only – 3:54
4. Sueño Que Nació – 4:02
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By Your Side
By Your Side is a compilation of music written by Chala’s front man Benjamin Cerda. Through ups and downs in life, the one thing we can always turn back to, is Music. In this album you will find different textures of Reggae with a latin twist.
1. Let it Rain (Reggae Mix) – 4:12
2. By Your Side – 3:35
3. Manipulation – 4:10
4. Let Love Be Love – 3:46
5. One With You – 3:24
6. Vamos Chile – 3:49
7. Something – 3:59
8. No More Friction – 4:12
9. Breathe – 3:26
10. Keep On – 3:42
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Walk this World
Walk This World was written and recorded on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Recored at Bass Yard Studios, Chala will take you on a musical journey from Hawaii to all end of the earth!
1. Windy Road – 3:54
2. New Beginnings- 4:58
3. Grab a Star – 3:38
4. Smokin Trees – 3:23
5. Can’t Stop Smiling – 4:14
6. Sweet Maui – 3:20
7. Let it Rain – 3:32
8. Hustle – 3:55
9. Dawn Patrol – 3:59
10. Walk this World – 4:43
11. Do it Again – 4:07
12. Inspiration – 4:04
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New Beginnings EP
Filled with heavy reggae rhythms and latin grooves, this album will take you from the islands of Hawaii to South America in one beat!
1. New Beginnings – 4:58
2. Dawn Patrol- 3:59
3. New Day – 4:02
4. You Are the One – 4:52
5. New Beginnings (Dub Remix) – 4:59
6. Dawn Patrol (Dub Remix) – 3:34
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