Lei (garland) spam musubi are tied into garlands. "Non-traditional" materials such as cloth ribbon, sequins, cellophane wrap, curling ribbon, and yarn are often used to fashion leis in various forms today. Among residents of Hawaii, the most popular occasions at which nā lei can be found are birthdays, graduations, weddings, funerals, retirement parties, and bridal showers. It is not uncommon for a high school or college graduate to be seen wearing so many nā lei that they reach his or her ears or higher. On May 1 each year, Hawaiians celebrate "Lei Day", first conceived in 1927 by poet Don Blanding. At
In a Word or 2 Albums and 36 on the Top Heatseekers. Two singles found some success on the charts, the Prince-produced "Born 2 B.R.E.E.D." reached to 89 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, while "Full Term Love" peaked at 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has appeared on the Class Act soundtrack. Both had great success on the Hot Hip Hop Songs chart, on which they peaked at #7. In a Word or 2 In a Word or 2 is the second and final album released by Monie Love. It was released on March 23, 1993, by Warner Bros. Records and was mostly produced