In November 1993, “Facing Future” was released.

It turned Israel Kamakawiwo’ole from a favorite Hawaii musician to an artist on the world stage.

A quarter century later — and 21 years after his untimely death at the age of 38 — IZ’s popularity has only grown.

To mark 25 years since the release of “Facing Future,” the most successful Hawaii album of all time, HNN compiled a special series and digital documentary that looked at IZ’s life and his legacy.