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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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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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Maui's DJ Skinny Guy represents for all Hawaiʻi 1:04:16

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Representing Maui, Hawai‘i, DJ Skinny Guy was the first Hawai‘i DJ to battle in the ITF and DMC DJ competitions in 1996. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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2SHY Hawaiʻi’s first female graffiti writer 1:07:20

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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. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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How Norm Winter revolutionized music and radio 53:02

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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. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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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. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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DJ, music and television producer | Jay "DJ Jay-P" Park 1:24:36

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An audio engineer, music producer, television producer and DJ rewinds his life and times in Hawai‘i’s Hip-Hop and local music scene. Hosted by Kavet the Catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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DJ Leanskee an east coast Hip-hop legend in Hawaiʻi | Lino "Leanskee" Delgado 1:16:09

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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. Hosted by Kavet the catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Jason "Buz 1" Tavares 1:22:38

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Terrence "Big Teeze" Hallums 1:24:54

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DJ Kutmaster Spaz 1:27:15

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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. Hosted by: Kavet the catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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Harold "2 Swift" Enanoria | Part 1 1:20:37

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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. Hosted by: Kavet the catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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Tassho Pearce 1:16:16

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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. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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Clark "LORD ONE" Cuadro 1:02:40

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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. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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John "PRIME" Hina 1:08:39

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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. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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Danny "Dani 1" Garcia 45:39

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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. Hosted by: Kavet the Catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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Shawn "Speedy" Lopes 58:58

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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. Hosted by: Kavet the Catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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James Coles 1:13:19

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One of Hawaiʻi's most distinct radio voices recounts his contributions to Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop through DJing, club promotion and DJ Schools. Hosted by: Kavet the Catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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Jamal "Jam Watts" Mamalias 1:11:28

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Considered the glue of Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop, Jamal Mamalias, a.k.a. Jam Watts, paved the way for Hawaiʻi Hip-Hoppers since the 1980s. Hosted by: Kavet the catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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DJ Jimmy Taco 1:00:01

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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. Hosted by: Kavet the Catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook…

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