Slapp Radio

DJ Sub-Z (Sub Z aka Jerry Extraordinary) takes us inside his studio to share how he chops samples and builds beats using his MPC1000.

Hear Sub-Z’s beats live at the 6th Annual SlappGood Producer Showcase on July 3 at Capitol Modern in Honolulu from 5–9 PM. Free admission.

🎥🎬 James Westbrook x Will Sato

There’s always a story behind the story.

On our way to meet Kalei Gamiao after the March 20, 2026 floods on the North Shore of Oʻahu, we got stuck in the mud.

That’s when Riley O'Shaughnessy stepped in.

After helping us out, Riley showed us how he’s been supporting the community by creating a hub for essential supplies and resources.

🎥🎬 Will Sato James Westbrook

PEACE 586 (Peace586) invited us into his home studio to share how he chops samples and builds a beat.

Hear PEACE 586’s beats live at the 6th Annual Producer Showcase on July 3 at Capitol Modern in Honolulu from 5–9 PM. Free admission.

20-year-old music producer TAUA (TAUA 🌎) takes us inside the MELE Program (MELE Program) to show how he creates his beats and grows as a producer.

Catch TAUA live at the 6th Annual SLAPP GOOD Producer Showcase on July 3 at Capitol Modern (Capitol Modern) from 5–9 PM. Free admission.

Interested in music production? Learn more about the MELE Program at Honolulu Community College by following MELE Program.

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For the lovers, the heartbroken, and everybody in between.

A few moments from .s.muchlove in Chinatown, Honolulu.

Next session:
Sunday, June 7
4–9 PM

We pulled up to the Manini Collective () show “calabash” and caught up with founder Johnny Macas-Freire at in Chinatown, Honolulu.

manini GALLERY (est. 2022) supports Hawaiʻi-based artists through pop-up exhibitions, gallery takeovers, and community programs in collaboration with local nonprofits, businesses, and alternative spaces. Their work has been featured at venues including Aloha Stadium, Hawaiʻi Theatre Center, and Hawaiʻi State Art Museum, with works acquired into the Hawaiʻi State Art in Public Places Collection.

My first time trying the Banana Matcha at .matcha 🍵
Pop-up at • Thursdays 11AM–3PM 🔥

Jinishares the moment she knew it was time to start Green Times Matcha (.matcha). 🍵

Catch Green Times Matcha every Thursday • 11AM–3PM


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17 years old and already building something of her own. 🍵

Jinie Ho worked as a barista in Hawai‘i, explored matcha shops throughout Japan, and brought that inspiration back home to create Green Times Matcha (.matcha).

Now she pops up at every Thursday from 11am–3pm while balancing college, building community, and growing her vision one cup at a time.

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