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 His…

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…

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…

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. Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebookעל ידי PBS Hawaiʻi

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

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 catalyst Alanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History Follow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTo…

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 Facebookעל ידי PBS Hawaiʻi

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…

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 Facebookעל ידי PBS Hawaiʻi

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 Facebookעל ידי PBS Hawaiʻi

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 Facebookעל ידי PBS Hawaiʻi

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 Facebookעל ידי PBS Hawaiʻi

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 Facebookעל ידי PBS Hawaiʻi

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 Facebookעל ידי PBS Hawaiʻi

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 Facebookעל ידי PBS Hawaiʻi

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: …

The history of rap and hip hop through the years and it’s beginning told by Noah Zollin

Brief essay on the evolution

On this week's episode, Braden and Logan discuss the career of one of the greatest and most influential groups in Hip Hop - A Tribe Called Quest.

Braden and Fricks are back to discuss the promising career of Joey Bada$$, who just might be the perfect blend of the old school and new school.