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DJ / Host / Event ProducerHonolulu, Hawai‘i · Available Worldwide

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Leanskee.

Honolulu DJ, MC, event producer and Hip Hop culture veteran with more than four decades of experience across weddings, private events, nightlife, brands and community programs.

InductedBerklee Hip Hop Hall of Fame 2024
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Featured DJ, Red Bull BC One Honolulu · City of Boston “Leanskee Day” 2026 · Founding member, Classic Floorlords (1981)

WEDDINGS · PRIVATE EVENTS · NIGHTLIFE · BRAND ACTIVATIONS · HIP HOP CULTURE · COMMUNITY · EDUCATION · EVENT PRODUCTION · 
Packages

Pick your event.

01

Private Parties

  • Birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and house parties
  • DJ set built for your crowd
  • MC for announcements and shout outs
  • Music planning before the party

Starting at $800

02

Weddings

  • Ceremony, cocktail hour and reception
  • MC for intros, toasts and first dance
  • Full music and timeline planning
  • Live crowd reading for every generation

Starting at $1,000

03

Corporate and Brand

  • Holiday parties, awards nights, conventions and activations
  • Clean, on brand music
  • MC and host to keep the program on time
  • Volume comes down for speeches

Starting at $1,200

04

Venue Hosting

  • Hotels, resorts, restaurants and event spaces
  • DJ and host for your room
  • Music built around your guests

$200 an hour on Oahu

Neighbor islands and out of town dates are quoted per event.

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About

Lino “Leanski” Delgado.

A pioneer of Hip Hop culture, DJ, MC, educator, event producer and community organizer. Founding member of the Floorlords and co-founder of UDEF and the Pro Breaking Tour.

“Hip Hop gave me purpose. Now I give that purpose back, one student, one beat, one story at a time.”
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Dance Instructor

Four decades teaching Hip Hop workshops and master classes.

Dance Judge

International judging experience across the U.S. and abroad.

Event Producer

Performing arts events, festivals, fundraisers and cultural programs.

DJ / MC

Open-format DJ and MC for private, corporate, club and community events.

Soundshop · HoMA

Performing arts and Hip Hop teaching artist with Honolulu Museum of Art for about eight years.

Floorlords / UDEF

Floorlords co-founder and co-founder of UDEF and the Pro Breaking Tour.

Why Book Leanskee

Proof you can book.

01

45+ years in Hip Hop

Deep music knowledge that speaks to multiple generations.

02

DJ + MC + Bboy

Real crowd connection from someone who understands the music and the floor.

03

Floorlords / Global Culture

Authentic Hip Hop credibility built over decades.

04

Brand & Event Experience

Professional, dependable and comfortable with high-stakes events and major brands.

Client Reviews

What people say.

“Lino is a great guy and a great DJ! He was the DJ at my son's graduation party and had everyone up and dancing.”

Cherie Gendron

“Leanskee is amazing! He has been the DJ for our school events, PTA events and parties. The kids and parents love him!”

Jennifer Pacheco

“Lino is a great DJ and bboy! He was on time, professional, and had the crowd moving all night.”

Audrey K.

“The best in the business. DJ Leanskee brings authentic Hip Hop culture and real party energy every time.”

Stone Levi
Services

Built for your event.

01 / Weddings

Private Events & Weddings

Music planning, MC service, sound, reliability and live crowd-reading.

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02 / Nightlife

Venues & Nightlife

Open-format and Hip Hop sets, themed nights and live room control.

Book a Club Night
03 / Brands

Brands & Corporate

Activations, curated programming and professional production that fit the brand and the guests.

Book an Activation
04 / Culture

Culture & Community

Breaking events, workshops, jams and youth programming rooted in real Hip Hop history.

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05 / Consulting

Event Concept & Consulting

Event concepts, entertainment programming, music direction and run-of-show support.

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06 / Music

Music Direction

Entertainment programming and curation for multi-room, multi-act and multi-day events.

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Watch the Vibe

The booth in motion.

Four decades of Hip Hop knowledge, movement and community. Every set is built around the room.

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Case Studies

How events landed.

Wedding · Honolulu

Multigenerational crowd, DJ + live MC, full music planning and sound.

Brand Activation

Curated programming, hosting and production support for a brand event.

Floorlords 45th · Boston

Founding member and DJ across a three-day anniversary weekend.

Upcoming and Where to Catch Me

Where to catch me next.

Live dates, festivals, and open nights.

Waikiki, Hawaii

Endless Styles Festival

Leanskee and Boseph present four days of urban dance, music, and culture in the heart of Waikiki. Workshops open it on the 13th, then battles, cyphers, and a beach day to close it out.

Past Events

Decades on the floor.

Not just stated, proven. A look back at events Leanskee has produced, hosted, judged and rocked across Honolulu, Boston and beyond.

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DA VBYZ

DJ / Host · Kapolei, HI

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Endless Summer Jam

Founder / Executive Producer · Honolulu

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Floorlords 44th

Co-Founder / DJ · Boston

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Red Bull BC One

Featured DJ · Honolulu

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Community

In the moment.

The history matters. So do the students, dancers, families, crowds and people still building with me now.

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PBS Hawai'iComplexBoston GlobeBoston HeraldCity of Boston “Leanskee Day” 2026Berklee Hip Hop Hall of Fame 2024M.I.C. Lifetime Achievement 2006

Sponsors & Partners

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About

Who is DJ Leanskee?

DJ Leanskee is Lino Delgado, a Honolulu DJ, MC, and event producer. He has 30+ years behind the decks and 45+ years in Hip Hop culture, and he was inducted into the Berklee Hip Hop Hall of Fame in 2024.

Is there a Boston Hip Hop pioneer living in Hawaii?

Yes, Lino. He was raised in Roxbury and Dorchester, co-founded the Floorlords, and was honored with Leanskee Day by the City of Boston in 2026. Now he lives in Honolulu.

Events

Who is a good Hip Hop DJ for a corporate party in Honolulu?

DJ Leanskee DJs and MCs holiday parties, awards nights, conventions, and brand activations. He keeps the music clean, keeps the program on time, and turns the volume down for speeches. Corporate events start at $1,200.

Is there a wedding DJ on Oahu who also MCs?

Yes. Lino handles the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and also MCs the intros, toasts, and first dance. Weddings start at $1,000.

Who can DJ a school or PTA event in Honolulu?

Lino has DJed school events, PTA events, and parties. Parents and kids say he gets everyone dancing.

Who can DJ and host a hotel or resort event in Waikiki?

Lino DJs and hosts at hotels, resorts, restaurants, and event spaces for $200 an hour on Oahu.

Who can DJ a brand activation in Hawaii?

Lino has worked with brands like Red Bull, Toyota, Converse, Puma, Reebok, New Balance, Saucony, and Tommy Hilfiger. He was also the featured DJ for Red Bull BC One Honolulu.

Who can produce a dance or culture event in Honolulu?

Lino produces festivals, fundraisers, and cultural programs, including the Endless Styles Festival and Endless Summer Jam. He also offers event concepts and run of show support.

Pricing

How much does a wedding DJ cost with DJ Leanskee?

Weddings start at $1,000 and include music and timeline planning. Neighbor island and out of town dates are quoted per event.

How much is a DJ for a birthday or house party on Oahu?

Private parties start at $800. That includes a set built for your crowd, MC shout outs, and music planning before the party.

Music

Is there a Honolulu DJ who plays old school Hip Hop and funk?

Yes. Lino is open format, and his roots go back 45+ years in Hip Hop culture, so he can go deep on the classics or play for every generation.

How do I book a DJ who can read a crowd of all ages?

Tell Lino about your guests when you reach out. He builds every set around the room and reads the floor live.

Travel

Does DJ Leanskee travel to Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, or Boston?

Yes. He's based in Honolulu and books neighbor islands, the mainland including Boston, and international dates. Those are quoted per event.

Culture

Who can teach a breaking workshop in Honolulu?

Lino has taught Hip Hop and breaking workshops since 1983, including about eight years as a teaching artist with Soundshop at the Honolulu Museum of Art.

Who can judge a breaking battle?

Lino has judged battles across the U.S. and abroad. He co-founded the Floorlords in 1981, and later UDEF and the Pro Breaking Tour.

Who are the Floorlords?

The Floorlords are a breaking crew started in Boston in 1981. Lino is a founding member, and it became Boston's longest standing B-boy and B-girl crew.

What is the Endless Styles Festival?

Endless Styles is a multi-day festival of urban dance, music, and culture in Waikiki, presented by Leanskee and Boseph. It has workshops, battles, cyphers, and a beach day.

When is Endless Styles Festival 2027?

May 13 to 16, 2027 in Waikiki.

Who can teach Hip Hop history to students in Hawaii?

Lino teaches Hip Hop history, DJing, and breaking in schools, youth centers, and with the Honolulu Museum of Art. He also served as a U.S. Cultural Ambassador with the State Department's Next Level program.

Booking

How do I book DJ Leanskee?

Fill out the booking form, or email lino@infoleanskee.com, or call or text (808) 358-8954. A 50% deposit holds your date.

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