Hawaiianology

Devon "D-vonero" Lafoga is the architect of the next wave of Hawaii’s modern sound. A multi-genre producer and music executive—spanning R&B, Trap-Pop, and Game Composition—Lafoga is the "back-of-the-room ear" behind the islands' rising stars. With credits alongside Nā Hōkū Hanohano nominated and winner Aolani Silva and Soluxe, he is known for a disarming, ice-breaking approach. More than a musician, he uses production to navigate, using his own hard-won experience to guide artists through the creative woods, providing the tools and vision they didn't know they were missing to build something truly special. Founder of Puremau: In 2025, Devon Lafoga and Ron Swex founded Puremau, a collaborative archive turned industry engine for Hawaii’s music history. Built by the community for the Pacific, it aims to ensure local victories are authentically heard by the world. Puremau operates on an Aloha structure, adding value to existing artist efforts by requiring ac...

Description: Jaslyn Loftin, aka "J.Lyn", Jasilyn, Jasalyn, Josalyn, Jazzy (born 1996) on Oahu, is a Hawaii singer, songwriter, musician, music publishing, music teacher, producer, and talent developer. Her style is R&B, Pop, Acoustic, Lo-fi, Hip-Hop, Indie-Pop, and EDM. She is regarded as one of Hawaii's upcoming hit makers who is developing the R&B scene with many others. She has been an inspiration of passing down music knowledge to her students. She is known for her live performances and vocal range.  Founding Member of soLUXE:  Family of Music: She would be listening to what the family enjoyed would be songs coming out of the speakers, most notably Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, which the whole household just loved. The family would play a key role in introducing music the the kids with people talking about music and the traditional music playing get together in Hawaii called "Kanikapila". The family always had music playing on the weekends when ...