The “Maui Wowie” moment for Darren is a double-edged sword — it boosted his visibility and showed a fun, self-aware side, but also exposed how much public taste can vary when an artist deviates from their usual persona. Whether this will help or hinder him long-term depends on how he follows up: if he leans into creative reinvention, it can broaden his audience; but if he wants to be taken seriously again, he might have to return to stronger musical grounding.