PBS Hawaiʻi's Alanui Mele podcast explores the rich tapestry of Hawaiʻi’s Hip-Hop culture. Through candid interviews, each episode delves into Hawaiʻi's unique ...
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 freestyleflows as a member of the Hi-State Family, VM and Moʻilla PillazHosted by: Kavet the CatalystAlanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop HistoryFollow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook
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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 record recording artist, radiohost and entrepreneur shares hisdecades of knowledge.Hosted by Kavet the catalystAlanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop HistoryFollow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook
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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 multimediaempire.Hosted by: Kavet the catalystAlanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop HistoryFollow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook
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Harold "2 Swift" Enanoria | Part 1
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 catalystAlanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop HistoryFollow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook
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Tassho Pearce
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 HistoryFollow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook
PBS Hawaiʻi's Alanui Mele podcast explores the rich tapestry of Hawaiʻi’s Hip-Hop culture. Through candid interviews, each episode delves into Hawaiʻi's unique connection to the genre.