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2SHY Hawaiʻi’s first female graffiti writer21 Apr 202501:07:20

We learn about Hawai‘i’s first female street artist growing up in the 1980s and the story of her friend “TRIAD3,” who passed away in high school.

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How Norm Winter revolutionized music and radio21 Apr 202500:53:02

The former co-owner of Jelly’s, Radio Free Hawai’i and now owner of Idea’s Music and Books talks about his contribution to Hawai‘i’s Hip-Hop and independent music scene.

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Hawai'i's house dance culture | Kaleo Ten21 Mar 202501:34:03

Known for his groundbreaking music and culture magazine, Quad Mag, this tech guru and dancer breaks down the history of Hawai‘i’s house dance culture.

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DJ, music and television producer | Jay "DJ Jay-P" Park12 Mar 202501:24:36

An audio engineer, music producer, television producer and DJ rewinds his life and times in Hawai‘i’s Hip-Hop and local music scene.


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DJ Leanskee an east coast Hip-hop legend in Hawaiʻi | Lino "Leanskee" Delgado21 Feb 202501:16:09

Starting out in New York City and Boston, DJ Leanskee is a founding member of The Floorlords Hip-Hop crew, which was recently inducted into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame at Berklee College of Music. Living in Hawai‘i for more than a decade, he shares his love and knowledge of Hip-Hop culture.


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Hawaiʻi's first Locker and Popper | Kalani Young06 Feb 202501:09:59

One of Hawai‘i’s first lockers and poppers, this performer from Waipahu, Central O‘ahu, took the style worldwide. Today, he continues to keep alive the legacy of Don Campbell, the Godfather of Locking.

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First Native Hawaiian Rapper on Wax | Lionel Wright24 Jan 202501:04:57

In 1991, MC Lionel Wright and his crew, Club Rox Rock, released one of Hawai‘i’s first rap CDs, Hyped, Dope, Def & Direct. We learn more about the Papakolea, Honolulu native and what rapping was like in the early years of Hawai‘i Hip-Hop.

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Hawai'i T.V. and Radio Legend | Kamasami Kong10 Jan 202500:29:36

Meet the host of Breakin’ Hawai‘i (1984), one of the first TV shows that featured local breakers, poppers and lockers. The show, seen statewide, launched Hip-Hop culture into Hawai‘i homes.

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Jason "Buz 1" Tavares20 Jun 202401:22:38

An integral part of Hawai‘i's underground hip-hop scene in the late 80s into the early 90s, Tavares pushed the limits of lyricism with his original styles and freestyle
flows as a member of the Hi-State Family,  VM and Moʻilla Pillaz

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Terrence "Big Teeze" Hallums07 Jun 202401:24:54

Hallums was one half of HerbanJoint, Hawai‘i's first rap crew toever rock the stage with Hip-Hoplegends like Cypress Hill, Houseof Pain and the Pharcyde. Thisgold record recording artist, radiohost and entrepreneur shares hisdecades of knowledge.

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DJ Kutmaster Spaz24 May 202401:27:15

A master of the mix and cut on the turntables, this DJ started in his bedroom and quickly opened his own club, started radio stations and a multimedia
empire.

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Harold "2 Swift" Enanoria | Part 110 May 202401:20:37

One of the original members of the Hip-Hop crew called “Bomb Squad,” this local boy used his amazing B-Boy skills to travel the world and back. 2 Swift rewinds the clock to the beginning of Hawaiʻi's first popping and breakdance battles.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where 2 Swift talks about moving to L.A., touring Japan, and dancing for famous pop stars. 

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Tassho Pearce25 Apr 202401:16:16

One of Hawaiʻi's most respected MC's and entrepreneurs recalls the early days of his crew, Hoomanakaz, and starting the clothing brand, Flip the Bird.

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Clark "LORD ONE" Cuadro12 Apr 202401:02:40

We talk story with the founder of B-Boy Reunion, which has been perpetuating Hawai‘i’s B-Boy and Hip-Hop culture since 1997. 

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John "PRIME" Hina29 Mar 202401:08:39

The history of Hawaiʻi Graffiti dates back to the early 1980's.  With many, Writers a.k.a. Graffiti Artists wanting to be incognito we were able to talk with, John "PRIME" Hina on the history of Hawai'i graffiti.  

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Danny "Dani 1" Garcia14 Mar 202400:45:39

One of Hawai‘i’s unsung Hip-Hop producers/DJ and one of the founders of the Hip-Hop crew, Homegrown Massive, talks story with us about Hawai‘i’s early rap groups and producers.

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Shawn "Speedy" Lopes01 Mar 202400:58:58

Born and Raised in Kalihi, Honolulu, this Writer, Video Producer and Entrepreneur recalls his experiences with Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop and Helping start 102.7 fm Radio Free Hawaiʻi. 

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James Coles16 Feb 202401:13:19

One of Hawaiʻi's most distinct radio voices recounts his contributions to Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop through DJing, club promotion and DJ Schools. 

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Jamal "Jam Watts" Mamalias02 Feb 202401:11:28

Considered the glue of Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop, Jamal Mamalias, a.k.a. Jam Watts, paved the way for Hawaiʻi Hip-Hoppers since the 1980s.

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DJ Jimmy Taco19 Jan 202401:00:01

James Mora, also known as DJ Jimmy Taco, has been a mainstay in Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop for over three decades.  From his humble beginnings as a kid growing up in Kaʻu, Hawaiʻi to jamming on the radio waves and speakers in the clubs, Taco sits down with us to recall the times that helped shape his Hip-Hop journey. 
 
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