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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Philthy Rich is giving fans more than just the music with his latest rollout.

The Oakland rapper has released the FOD The New Death Row Vlogs, a 6 episode YouTube playlist that follows him through San Francisco, Modesto, Oakland, Las Vegas, Bakersfield, and Fresno. The series gives viewers a closer look at the movement behind the project, from city stops to behind the scenes moments with FOD.

The vlog rollout arrives alongside his new album FOD The New Death Row, which is now available on streaming platforms. Spotify lists the project as a 10 track album with a runtime of 32 minutes and 45 seconds, while Amazon Music lists the release date as July 4, 2026.

Fans can watch the full vlog playlist now on Philthy Rich’s YouTube channel, @PHILTHYRICH, where the recent uploads include FOD VLOG #1 through FOD VLOG #6.

From the Bay to beyond, Philthy Rich is using this release to show the full FOD run in motion. Stream FOD The New Death Row now and tap into the vlog series on @PHILTHYRICH.

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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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Founded by Ghazi Shami, the independent powerhouse is opening its archives to the public, showcasing platinum plaques, awards, rare posters, and memorabilia that trace both the label’s evolution and the Bay Area’s cultural rise. The exhibit highlights EMPIRE’s journey from a San Francisco startup to a global force, all while staying rooted in independent ownership and artist-first values.

With the city buzzing from Super Bowl energy, the timing couldn’t be sharper. As visitors from around the world pour into the Bay, EMPIRE is making sure the region’s music legacy gets its moment in the spotlight.

Open during Super Bowl week at One Montgomery, the pop-up stands as a celebration of local influence, longevity, and independent power done right!

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LaRussell calls GEO “a breath of fresh air,” highlighting her joy, natural stage presence, and ability to make the harp feel alive and contemporary. With deep roots in San Francisco’s music scene and a dedication to innovation, GEO is breaking expectations, celebrating her Filipino heritage, and carrying Bay culture forward with pride!

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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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