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Rap Reiplinger
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Spoken Word
A.k.a. James Kawika Piimauna Reiplinger
James Kawika Piimauna Reiplinger (July 16, 1950 – January 19, 1984) was a Hawaiian comedian, whose humor is an integral part of Hawaii today. After attending Punahou School, he began performing professionally. In 1974 he helped create the comedy ensemble Booga Booga with James Grant Benton and Edward Kaahea. In 1982 he received an Emmy Award and bronze medal from the International Film and Television Festival of New York for "Most Outstanding Television Production" for his TV special "Rap's Hawaii", which he wrote and starred in. Reiplinger died in 1984 from cocaine-related causes at age 33.
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| Booga Booga |
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Of Rap | Rap Reiplinger | 1993 | Compil. |
| Poi Dog With Crabs | Rap Reiplinger | 1992 | Compil. |
| Dreamerboy | Henry Kapono And Rap Reiplinger | 1982 | Album |
| Strange Bird | Rap Reiplinger | 1981 | Album |
| Crab Dreams | Rap Reiplinger | 1979 | Album |
| Do I Dare Disturb The Universe? | Rap Reiplinger | 1979 | Album |
| Poi Dog | Rap Reiplinger | 1978 | Album |
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