ALANUI MELE - Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History

PBS Hawaiʻi
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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.Hosted by: Kavet the catalyst

  1. Maui's DJ Skinny Guy represents for all Hawaiʻi

    06/13/2025

    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 on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

    1h 4m
  2. 2SHY Hawaiʻi’s first female graffiti writer

    04/21/2025

    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 Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

    1h 7m
  3. How Norm Winter revolutionized music and radio

    04/21/2025

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

    53 min
  4. Hawai'i's house dance culture | Kaleo Ten

    03/21/2025

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

    1h 34m
  5. DJ, music and television producer | Jay "DJ Jay-P" Park

    03/12/2025

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

    1h 25m
  6. DJ Leanskee an east coast Hip-hop legend in Hawaiʻi | Lino "Leanskee" Delgado

    02/21/2025

    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 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

    1h 16m
  7. Hawaiʻi's first Locker and Popper | Kalani Young

    02/06/2025

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

    1h 10m
  8. First Native Hawaiian Rapper on Wax | Lionel Wright

    01/24/2025

    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 native and what rapping was like in the early years of Hawai‘i Hip-Hop. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

    1h 5m
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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.Hosted by: Kavet the catalyst

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