Born and Raised in Kalihi, Honolulu, this writer, video producer and entrepreneur recalls his experiences with Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop and helping to start 102.7 FM, Radio Free Hawaiʻi.

One of Hawai’i’s most distinct radio voices recounts his contributions to Hawai‘i's Hip-Hop through DJ’ing, club promotions and DJ schools.

Considered the glue of Hawaiʻi Hip-Hop, Jamal Mamalias, a.k.a. Jam Watts, paved the way for Hawaiʻi Hip-Hoppers since the 1980ʻs.

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.