Alanui Mele

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 HistoryFollow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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

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

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

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

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

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 HistoryFollow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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 HistoryFollow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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 CatalystAlanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop HistoryFollow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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 CatalystAlanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop HistoryFollow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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 CatalystAlanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop HistoryFollow us on: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook

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

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” OmoAlanui Mele: Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop History