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Hawaii may be part of the States, but in some ways it's like another country. For instance, many of the local artists charting on Hawaiian radio are completely unknown on the mainland. Iration was headed that way in 2007 -- charting big on the Islands with their debut single, "Cookie Jar," but not really going anywhere outside of aloha country. Things changed when their music was featured on such MTV programs as Maui Fever and Living Lahainia. Then the opportunity to tour the states came. They delivered their polished, slicked out reggae, dub, and laid-back rock and roll tunes to haoles everywhere, earning respect, fans and radio airplay in all parts of the country. By 2009, they were named the best upcoming artist on iTunes, and their new record Fresh Grounds debuted at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart in February. - Aaron Carnes sanjose.com
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