The WAITIKI 7 is a modern Exotica supergroup that blends jazz with global influences to create an immersive sound. Rooted in Hawaiʻi’s golden age of Waikiki, Exotica was pioneered by musicians like Martin Denny and Arthur Lyman, and The WAITIKI 7 continues that tradition while redefining the genre for today’s audiences.

The name, a fusion of "Waikiki" and "Tiki," embodies their passion for the genre. Founded in Boston by Hawaiʻi musicians Randy Wong and Abe Lagrimas Jr., The WAITIKI 7 emerged after the 1990s lounge revival, filling a void as one of the few professional ensembles dedicated to Exotica.