Local Legends
This Hilo-born reggae artist is known for his smooth fusion of reggae and Hawaiian styles, with popular songs like “Ehia” and “Cool Me Down.”
What is Kolohe Kai?
This global K-pop group, famous for hits like "Dynamite" and "Butter," has gained massive popularity with members like RM, Jin, and Jungkook.
Who is BTS?
100 points – This artist won Album of the Year for "Cowboy Carter" at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Who is Beyoncé?
This rapper, known for her distinctive voice and alter-ego "Nicki Minaj," rose to fame with her album Pink Friday and is famous for hits like “Super Bass” and “Anaconda.”
Who is Nicki Minaj?
This famous ballad by Celine Dion, with its soaring vocals and lyrics “you're here in my heart”, is often sung with passion at karaoke nights.
What is "My Heart Will Go On"?
This reggae artist from Hilo is known for songs like “Let’s Do It Again” and “Sunshine Girl,” blending reggae with R&B and island influences.
What is J Boog?
This South Korean artist, known for his viral song "Gangnam Style," became a worldwide sensation with his humorous music video and catchy beat.
Who is PSY?
This artist took home Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, recognized for their innovative sound blending R&B and electronic music.
Who is Chappell Roan?
This rapper, known for her work on songs like “My Type” and “Savage,” made waves in hip-hop with her strong feminist and pro-Black themes.
Who is Megan Thee Stallion?
This Whitney Houston hit, with its powerful chorus and lyrics “And I wish you joy and happiness”, became a karaoke staple after its release in 1992.
What is "I Will Always Love You"?
This Hilo-born reggae musician, known for his hits “Born and Raised” and “Hawaiian Lover,” helped popularize reggae music in Hawaii.
What is Fiji?
This K-pop girl group, known for hits like “Lovesick Girls” and “How You Like That,” has taken the world by storm, with members like Lisa, Jennie, and Rosé.
What is BLACKPINK?
This rapper won Record of the Year for his song “Not Like Us” at the 2025 Grammy Awards, praised for its unique sound and impactful message.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This artist, known for hits like “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It,” is a Grammy-winning rapper and entrepreneur who made history as the first female solo rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100.
Who is Cardi B?
This 80s anthem by Bon Jovi, with its rousing "Whoa, we're halfway there" line, is a crowd favorite at karaoke bars.
What is "Livin' on a Prayer"?
This Hilo-born Hawaiian music legend is known for blending traditional Hawaiian and contemporary styles, with popular songs like “Nakulukulu Ka Nalu” and “Moloka’i Jam.
What is Kaumakaiwa Kanakaʻole?
This K-pop group, known for their catchy songs like “Cheer Up” and “TT,” has a massive international following and is famous for their colorful concepts.
What is TWICE?
This pop duo won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their hit song “Die With a Smile” at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Who are Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars?
This New York rapper, whose debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill remains a classic, blends hip-hop with soul and R&B, and is best known for songs like “Doo Wop (That Thing)” and “Ex-Factor.”
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This Beyoncé song, known for its iconic dance moves, features the lyrics “Don’t treat me to the things of the world” and is an anthem of female empowerment.
What is "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"?
This iconic Hawaiian reggae artist, known for songs like "Aloha Ke Akua" and "Roots Music," grew up in Hilo and is a pioneer in the reggae and island music scenes.
What is Sammi J?
This boy group, known for their groundbreaking songs like “God’s Menu” and “Back Door,” is recognized for their edgy concept and impressive choreography.
What is Stray Kids?
This song, written by Rob Bisel, Cian Ducrot, Carter Lang, Solána Rowe, Jared Solomon, and Scott Zhang, won Song of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards, performed by SZA.
What is “Saturn”?
This pioneering rapper, known for tracks like “U.N.I.T.Y.” and “Queen Latifah’s Ladies First,” broke barriers in hip-hop as both a rapper and an actress, earning a Grammy for her work.
Who is Queen Latifah?
This iconic rock anthem by Queen, famous for its operatic sections and dramatic shifts and lyrics “I see a little silhouetto of a man”, is a karaoke classic that always brings out the theatrics.
What is "Bohemian Rhapsody"?