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In this bonus episode we get back with super producer XplicitMevon for an unfiltered conversation that dives even deeper into the beats, stories, and realities behind some of Trinidad & Tobago’s most impactful music.

Mevon recounts his transformative experience leading a music workshop in Anguilla—where he was welcomed like royalty—and contrasts that with the lack of recognition at home. He shares the powerful, never-before-heard backstory behind “Anxiety,” the emotional collaboration with Patrice Roberts recorded just days before tragedy struck.

The conversation explores:

• Why soca is often seen as an “old man’s genre” and how that’s locking out young artists
• The origins of Trapso, blending hip hop, soca, and Trini slang
• Creating timeless hits like “Ponani,” “Annie,” “Come Home,” “Sugar Daddy,” and “Every Time”
• The systemic barriers that keep emerging talent off the radio and out of fetes
• How memes and double entendre still shape modern soca
• The importance of documenting these stories for the next generation

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Caribbean music or simply curious about the creative process behind Carnival anthems, this episode is full of honest reflections, cultural insights, and moments that might change the way you hear the music forever.

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