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 recognized an opportunity to channel his creativity into new mediums. 

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 him opportunities to share the stage with hip-hop legends. Recently, he r...

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 back to the islands, where he refined his signature island hip-hop sound and ...

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 for his success and for a partnership between his record label Quiet Storm ...

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 subculture, and how he launched Hawaiian Knights, an independent magazine showcasi...

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 with his sharp battle raps and gritty, genre defining beats. Tune in as he s...

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 hip-hop culture wherever he goes. Emerging as a key figure in the late 1990s...

Representing Maui, Hawai‘i, DJ Skinny Guy was the first Hawai‘i DJ to battle in the ITF and DMC DJ competitions in 1996.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 share...

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

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.

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.

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 Pillaz

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 knowledg...

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 catalyst

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.

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.

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. 

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.  

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

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