ALANUI MELE - Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History

Kavet the Catalyst is the Lightsleepers

Kavet the Catalyst is a Hawaiian MC, DJ, Producer and Curator of Hip-Hop in Hawaiʻi. He founded the Lightsleepers, in 1997 while hosting a radio show on KTUH 90.3fm and t

SPEL ONER from the streets to the world

Early in his art career, SPEL ONER realized that his creative journey extended far beyond graffiti. With an uncanny skill for computers, design, and illustration, he reco

Creed Chameleon rapping from Waipahu to Las Vegas

Creed Chameleon, originally from Waipahu, has been rocking the mic for over two decades. His relentless work ethic and commitment to staying true to his sound have earned

John Iervolino record producer and island music visionary

This month we talk with a guest who is known for producing several chart-topping remixes through the 1980s and ’90s. John Iervolino’s determination laid the ground work f

I.A. the Kamaʻaina Classic

I.A. the Kama‘āina Classic Hawai‘i-born rapper, actor and entrepreneur Jordan “I.A.” Salud began rapping in high school while living in San Diego. He eventually moved bac

Woes Martin the Angry Woebots

Aaron “Woes” Martin This Kāne‘ohe native, best known for his larger-than-life “Angry Pandas” paintings, has taken his art across the globe, spreading his deep love for hi

OSNA does it all.

Our first episode of season 3, kicks things off with a progressive figure in the local scene. As a DJ, rapper, and producer, Osna made waves in the early and mid-2000s wi

THNK on documenting Hawaii Graffiti

Our guest this month has been a curator of Hawai‘i’s graffiti culture since the 1980s. Hear how a passion for photography led him to document this vibrant island subcultu

Maui's DJ Skinny Guy represents for all Hawaiʻi

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

2SHY Hawaiʻi’s first female graffiti writer

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 Hi

How Norm Winter revolutionized music and radio

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.

Hawai'i's house dance culture | Kaleo Ten

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: Hawai

DJ, music and television producer | Jay "DJ Jay-P" Park

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

DJ Leanskee an east coast Hip-hop legend in Hawaiʻi | Lino "Leanskee" Delgado

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 Be

Hawaiʻi's first Locker and Popper | Kalani Young

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 Camp

First Native Hawaiian Rapper on Wax | Lionel Wright

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 nat

Hawai'i T.V. and Radio Legend | Kamasami Kong

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

Jason "Buz 1" Tavares

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 freest

Terrence "Big Teeze" Hallums

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 re

DJ Kutmaster Spaz

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: