Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 18, Number 8, 1 August 2001 — RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RELEASES BY HAWAIIAN ARTISTS

"Still Pounding: The Best of Poi Pounder Records, Volume i" — Poi Pounder Records, As a producer, Sean Na'auao has introduced Three Plus and Kahiau to the lsland music scene, and along with his own selfproduced music, make up " Still Pounding." Labeled "Volume 1," you ean expect more best-selling music from Na'auao and PPR. ■

"Pure Hawaiian: Music and images of Hawai'i." Producer John lervolino hif it big when he got the works of Gabby, Reichel, Pandanus, Robi, Peter, Maunalua, Led, Pai'ea, Mōkaha Sons, Steve, Teresa and Lorna to joln on this compiiation album. Great packaging with extensive liner notes. Produced by Quiet Storm Records. ■

"Babalicious" — Baba B. It's been a while (about 2 CDs) slnce the Bruddah lz-inspired Baba B has been in the new releases racks. Fat Katz Productions boasts Baba B. as a gifted songwriter and musician, saying lt's about time the big boy is the "Big Man." He brings out the "King of Hawaiian Reggae," Bruddah Waltah Aipolani in "Talking Btues." Lots of originais, too. ■

"Back forSeconds" — Pound 4 Pound. Moloka'i's Jack Stone, Alika Lani, John Pele, Raymond Hiro. Shane Dudoit and Dani Reyes are back with more reggae originals includilng "5X Lova." " tt Tomorrow Never Comes," a love ballad, gets a lot of airplay, and showcases P4P's versatility. Produced by Rip Tide Records. ■