Hawaii Tribune-Herald Island Beat Thursday, May 25, 2017 5 RAPPERS From page 2 She says that “everyone loves rap” in Hilo, but there aren’t a lot of opportunities to hear it on the radio; people are instead finding rap music on their iPad or iPhone through various music apps or websites. “Rap is a music genre that connects people,” Moody says. “It’s very intimate. People are putting their souls out there and speaking about their experiences both good and bad. Really, one line can change somebody’s life.” For example, Moody talks about a line in one of Seline’s songs called “Scars.” “She says, ‘They say scars don’t ever heal. I promise you they will, I promise you they will.’ For someone who has suffered childhood trauma or any kind of trauma, you hear that and it’s healing.” Seline says she wrote that song during a rough time in her own life. “It just came to me,” she explains. “I was worried that my family wouldn’t accept me for what I wanted to do. They didn’t know I rapped for a long time. They actually only found out a couple months ago, and it was a huge block in my life knowing that they didn’t know. I didn’t tell them because I was afraid I would be judged.” Seline says, through her music, she hopes that audiences will be able to relate in some way or that it will affect them. “That’s really important to me,” she says. “The only way you’ll know if you like it is if you come. All the artists have really poured their hearts and souls into this. Everything that’s said is genuine and portrayed in a way that I think people will really enjoy, whether it’s more hype or soft and emotional, I think it’s an event people won’t want to miss.” Many of the young artists have a list of songs they have recorded that no one knew about. Moody says she wants to provide a platform for people to create. “It’s hard out here for young people,” Moody says. “It’s easy for them to get influenced and head in the wrong One Day. One Night. One Community. One Fight. GET INVOLVED! When you do, you help save lives. Because of our volunteers, teams and participants, we’re able to help our community with life-saving cancer research studies, crucial patient care programs, and education and prevention initiatives. Join Us FOR OUR 25th Money raised helps Your Donations Make a Difference. “ Relay For Life is important to me because many of the funds raised will go to research and that results in less people getting cancer and more people surviving cancer. At the event, I like remembering those that we have lost to cancer, celebrating those that have survived, and fi ghting back by raising funds and educating people about healthy life choices and the support available to them. Lee Lord, 2017 Event Co-Chair, cancer survivor You can make a difference by forming a team, volunteering or becoming a sponsor or just by attending the event to support us for more information, please call 935-9763 or visit us on our website relayforlife.org/hilohi JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! ANNUAL support the American Cancer Society to fund research, prevention, education, detection, treatment, and over $348 million in support services to cancer patients. 4pm – 12 Midnight • July 15th • Francis Wong Stadium direction. And there are emotional blocks, like they don’t think they’re good enough. But when they get a chance to see themselves on stage, it can build their confidence. All these people want to do something for Hilo. I’m encouraging them to use their music to break the chains and maybe inspire their friends or inspire others.” Having a live performance event to prepare for is already having a positive effect, with several musicians collaborating on pieces together and creating new music for the show. It’s going to be a different show than what people might think, Moody says. “It’s a sit-down theater, not a club or a bar and there is no alcohol,” she says. “It’s different from what people might associate with rap music. It will be an eye-opener. These artists are talking about humanity; they are talking about real issues.” Moody is hoping to raise enough funds to take the performers on an Oahu tour as well as do other Big Island shows. Doors for “Rap at the Palace” open at 7 p.m. General admission is $20 presale; upgrades are available for the front row. Purchase tickets at CD Wizard, the Palace Theater box office from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by calling 934-7010. Email Katie Young Yamanaka at BIVHawaii@gmail.com. Photo artist Kody D. Photo: SELINE VARES
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