Album Notes

Born Jordan Salud, in 1985 on the island of Oahu, I.A. is the son of the World Champion boxer Jesus “The Hawaiian Punch” Salud, who is a local icon to Hawaii. In July of 2007, I.A. released his highly anticipated critically acclaimed debut album “The Kama’aina Classic”. The album spawned hit singles “Dat Island Sound” featuring B.E.T. and the monstrous club anthem “808 Party”. I.A. showed his skills behind the boards producing nearly half of the project. The LP sold out in stores in 2 short weeks. Prior to the debut album, I.A. has released 2 successful mixtapes(The Prequel, The Ohana Mixtape) pushing 7,000 units collectively with the debut album.

Building up his performance resume, I.A. has opened for national acts such as Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Playaz Circle, E-40, Yukmouth, Baby Bash, Lauryn Hill, Bone Thugs n’ Harmony, Paul Wall, Mya, Brooke Hogan, Frankie J, Nina Sky, and Halftime at an AND 1 Basketball Game.