Music has long served as a creative safe space for her, and DEFT2MA feels like a meaningful step forward in that relationship. Her writing carries the perspective of someone reconnecting with her purpose, trusting her instincts, and turning the person she envisioned into the person listeners now hear.

Stream •DEFT2MA• now on all platforms!

Production and engineering:
Legacy Studio
Young Yanabu
Luciano Santiago
Marty BQM

Recorded at:
All Bay Studios
Legacy Studio

Creative direction and album photography:
Julia Fairbrother of Heath Visuals

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Released in 2014, the record became one of Big Sean’s biggest anthems while bringing Detroit and the Bay together on a track that continues to connect with listeners more than a decade later. E-40’s unforgettable feature helped give the song its signature energy and added another major chapter to his legendary catalog.

Congratulations to both amazing legends on reaching one of music’s highest honors!

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Born of Filipino and Hawaiian heritage, Mahalo established himself during the 1990s as a DJ, engineer, and music professional who understood both the performance and technical sides of a record.

During the day, he worked in technology. In the mid-1990s, his career included early hardware testing for Sony Electronics, including work involving Sony’s Magic Link PIC-1000 and early VAIO systems. At night, he spent time at Felstar Studios, owned by Felton Pilate of the legendary funk and R&B group Con Funk Shun.

That studio placed Mahalo close to a generation of music connected to the Bay Area, MC Hammer, and the wider West Coast scene. He was working within that community when Tupac Shakur died in September 1996, a loss that affected artists, producers, engineers, and everyone involved in the culture.

Two years later, Mahalo entered another important chapter of his career at Ruthless Records. Founded by Eazy-E and Jerry Heller, the label had already changed American hip-hop through N.W.A and its uncompromising approach to music.

While working there as an engineer, Mahalo helped engineer “A Player’s Prayer” by NX, also known as Nation Unknown. The credit became part of a career built through direct experience inside studios, record labels, and artist development spaces.

His music résumé continued to grow through work connected to MC Hammer, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, E-40, and George Clinton. He also operated Hella Choke Records, managed artists through North View Records, and performed for decades as DJ Mahalo, formerly known as DJ Mackhal.

At the same time, Mahalo maintained a substantial career in information technology, working with companies including Cisco, Juniper Networks, Palo Alto Networks, and CDW. His understanding of systems, equipment, and technology became another extension of the technical mindset he developed through sound engineering.

Today, Mahalo is back in California’s East Bay. Alongside his continuing involvement in music and technology, he is building Trials and Tributes, a residential recovery nonprofit focused on community empowerment.

The studios, equipment, and industry may have changed, but Mahalo’s approach remains grounded in experience, discipline, and service. He did more than watch West Coast music history unfold!

Keep up with DJ Mahalo on social media and tap into his music across all major streaming platforms:

Instagram: @djmahalo808
Threads: @djmahalo808

Stream his newest single, “Kalihi Girl,” arrived July 2, 2026 through Hella Choke Records. It is available now on:

Apple Music: DJ MAHALO
Spotify: DJ MAHALO
YouTube: DJ Mahalo – Topic
Amazon Music: DJ MAHALO

Follow his journey and stream “Kalihi Girl” now!

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The playlist features Philthy Rich, FOD Ent, and a lineup of artists bringing Bay Area street music, hustle records, and real independent energy.

From the Bay to beyond, Philthy Rich & Friends Playlist is made for fans, press play and run it up!

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This prominent platform celebrated the independent and enduring spirit of the region’s artists. The event emphasized how the Bay’s distinct rhythm and authentic style continue to influence and inspire audiences well beyond its local roots!

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Featured Artists:
E-40
SOBxRBE
Mozzy
Berner
Fenix Flexin
DJ Quik
Suga Free

• more to be announced

Presale Password: WEST

Tickets: Available on Ticketmaster

The Bay’s legends, today’s hitmakers, and the future of the sound all come together for one massive night in Oakland. SOBxRBE returns to the stage as the city gears up for a historic show.

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She’ll be performing alongside LaRussell and other local artists, bringing pure Bay creativity into one of the biggest entertainment moments in the world. From orchestra roots to modern rhythm, Geo’s sound is pushing boundaries and putting hometown talent front and center.

This is Bay culture evolving in real time!

#BayCulture #SuperBowlArtists #allbaymusic

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video credit: ShotbyFresh

The Bay continues to celebrate The Jacka’s voice, his vision, and everything he brought to the culture. From his groundbreaking work with Mob Figaz to his solo projects, his music still rides heavy through generations of hip hop fans who know real when they hear it.

Even years after his passing, The Jacka’s legacy remains alive in every corner of hip hop culture. From underground classics to his most iconic tracks, his music continues to educate, inspire, and move people. Take a moment, revisit his discography, and let the sound of The Jacka remind you why he will always be remembered as one of the Bay’s greatest. Go spin those classics right now

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Super Bowl 60 is turning up the volume with true Bay Area talent leading the moment @larussell is set to headline the Tailgate experience while assembling the official house band for #SBLX at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026. The performance brings local culture to one of the world’s biggest stages, blending live music, community energy, and game-day excitement into one unforgettable experience.

Catch it live and witness the Bay Area sound take center field!

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