Drew Henmi
Bio
2024 HKF On the Rise Artist Drew Henmi
Drew Henmi is a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Known for his genre-blurring sound, Drew blends indie, soul, pop, and ambient influences into music that feels both personal and cinematic. His work has reached audiences around the world—performing on stages from Hawai‘i to Japan, and writing and producing for artists across continents.
In addition to his own artist releases, Drew's music has been featured in campaigns for brands like Adobe, Levi’s, Steve Madden, and the NFL, and placed across major television networks including ABC, CBS, TNT, HBO, and Netflix. Under the alias drewbee, he has become one of the top lo-fi hip-hop producers globally, amassing tens of millions of streams on platforms like Spotify.
Drew Henmi On Stage
Drew’s 2021 EP Begin Again marked a creative milestone, showcasing a more defined and deeply authentic sound. His earlier release, Finding My Way, earned him a Nā Hōkū Hanohano nomination for EP of the Year in 2019. In December 2020, he was named Music Insider's “Artist of the Month,” cementing his growing reputation as an artist to watch.
Whether crafting heartfelt songs for sync licensing or exploring introspective themes in his solo work, Drew Henmi continues to push sonic boundaries—offering music that resonates far beyond the islands.