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Shane Veincent is a member of a legendary hip-hop band from the Big Island of Hawai'i. This tattoo artist is the co-founder of the first Hawaiian rap group called Sudden Rush. From 1994 to 2018 they released four albums evolving from emulating the popular gangsta rap of the 1990s to perpetuating the importance of Hawaiian culture and commenting on local political issues.They have collaborated with some of the biggest names in Hawai’i such as Fiji, John Cruz, Keli’i Reichel, Willie K, Amy Hanaiali’i Gilliam, Jon Osorio, and many more.
Kwai-Chang Publico is a lifelong entrepreneur from the Big siland of Hawai’i. He is the manager of Sudden Rush and the founder of So Juicy Hawai'i. He is also the first ever World Juicing Champion.
In this episode we talk about growing up together on the Big Island, forming Sudden Rush, the loss of their bandmate Ke'ala, life stories, how Kwai-Chang became the first ever world juicing champ, Hawaiian sovereignty, their futures and so much more. Enjoy!
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[@TheHawaiiansilky]

"Deeze popolo guys..." 😂 They are also close friends of mine, and I immediately text this to Biz. He said "I have never experienced that type of validity from the Hip Hop community in Hawaii. Definitely the highlight of my career." We just had a conversation the week before about not getting his props, and this meant so much for him. Mahalo Shane and Kwai for everything that you guys did for me as a teenager growing up. The panaewa ragers were legendary. Rest in Aloha to the GOAT of olelo rap, the first to ever do it. I like the term Bricklayers. It's very appropriate. The vulnerability you men showed had me in effin tears brah. Shane, no stop braddah, write, inspire, that is your gift to the culture and your Ohana . Your fans too. Da ike you get now will create change in the youth. I truly believe the eha you have would make great music. Write for the groups you mentioned, idk, but NO STOP MAH BRADDAH. Mahalo Kamaka, deep episode. Love your work BTW! KUE

[@KeepitAlohaPod]

Mahalo for watching and commenting! Glad you enjoyed the episode with these legends 🤙🏽

[@Naneayoung]

Hazit, Mahalo Nui Loa to the Group Sudden Rush...i slam my speakers in my Mercedes Benz because of the manao that the lyrics tell about our Hawaiian history, & Hawaiian Pride.....i pray that you can be able to share Olelo o Hawaii for more years to come.... E HAWAII MAU A MAU....!!! God bless you all.

[@elijah.akana24]

KU’E Kanaka! Legends! These guys make me so proud to be Hawaiian!!🔥💯

[@RoknRobz121]

Watched these guys grow up! They came out with dat FiYaH! Nobody was doing Rap let alone in Olelo Hawai'i RIP Long Live da King Don Juan, Keala. Raised so many eyebrows, but this Generation was ready 4 it! They helped our Ohana with a Fundraiser after the passing of our infant niece. Experienced them on both Maui & Hawai'i Island. Native Flesh was da hang spot when I lived in Hilo. So Grateful for this walk down memory lane, Mahalo nui. KUE! Imua 'ame Onipa'a! For da Kingdom 👑

[@nereidalopez9507]

So much talent from Hilo, and everyone from Hilo is so humble and down to earth. I miss it terribly.

[@nahikuboy123]

Sudden Rush is legendary and a big inspiration. Listen to the power in their lyrics and message

[@m2mholoholokinetingz345]

I love dis! I always loved sudden rush from wrex shop days. First job i had Kwai-chang was my supervisor at the summer fun panaewa park. Got to meet all dem n was "groupies" back den 😊 Those was the good ol days 😉 something Kwai told us back then and ive always appreciated n held on to was this "Show me how and I'll show you I can, Tell me I cannot and I'll show you how!" Mahalo piha for the life lessons that you guys have given us thru the music! ❤❤

[@hanaleimesa82]

I’m also from the University Of Honolii 🔨 , Sudden Rush kept us alive and made us get through all the Storms, I the music always take me back to Hilo, So stoke you did this interview, long overdue, I hope bigger things come there way, Mahalo for this🙏🏼🤙🏼💯

[@808kekaboi]

Aloha ē bradaz🤙🏾🤙🏾 awesome!!!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@czechmoney2]

Still killing it. Since the 90's

[@nohearivera-leong9367]

Mahalo for this 🎉you touched on a lot of important healing ❤️‍🩹 as a Kanaka. Volunerable and beautiful authentic Kanaka. ✊🏼🌱 ❤🎉

[@kealalikolehuaopanaewarosario]

My brotherhoods! I grew up with these two old fots! From rhe first days in the ptown pavilion, rush pack days, aunty candy or uncle pauls place fa practices. Ala Girl🤙

[@kealalikolehuaopanaewarosario]

POP @ uncle Changs farm Rage in the Cage

[@TheKobeek]

Still get the trilogy set I bought at CD wizard back in the day EA!

[@AmishMan777]

NOW DIS HERE A ROOTS AND RITHIM COLABARATION YA KNOW COMMIN' IN A WAY OUT WEST STYLIN' RIGHT FOR WE HAVE ALL SEEN THE VISION A LOVELY VISION OF ALOHA, PURE ALOHA

[@robinann808]

Another great podcast 🤙🏽 I love how at the end you said maybe you should have your dad on the podcast because while I was watching this podcast I was thinking I sure hope you bring your parents on one day 🤗 You always have the best guest. Mahalo 🤙🏽

[@KeepitAlohaPod]

Mahalo! Maybe one day...

[@Lillaidee808]

This is wonderful kamaka 👏👏👏🌺 🤙

[@KeepitAlohaPod]

Mahalo 🤙🏽

[@noneya7297]

Omg I was drinking with these guys a couple months ago 😂

[@user-lb9ie5sw3i]

Aloha

[@KeepitAlohaPod]

🤙🏽

[@user-hx7os5hk6f]

❤

[@user-er7us8mq9f]

Free malu 💯💯💯

[@EightOEight808]

🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@nikkicullen2807]

Hulo!

[@KindergartenOne-vw3bi]

Pigeon rap....lmfao...It's a joke right...

[@Glen-md1ir]

Hawaiian rap?Can you say oxymoron?

[@TheHawaiiansilky]

Where do all the dusty lames hang out?