“We’re gonna turn it up a little bit… then slow it back down,” he says. It’s the classic party formula, the hype before the comedown, and somewhere between both,
Gerardo finally took full control of the setlist. Vic showed up ready to listen, no notes, no prep, just vibes. What started as “open format” quickly became Gerardo’s episode
What unfolds is a playlist that breathes, personal, textured, and filled with little moments that feel like long drives, open roads, and late-night reflection.
Once the music starts, the tone shifts, the conversation turns warm and reflective, touching on creative process, roots, and the subtle genius of the producers behind the songs.
The trio eases in with laughter and friendly banter. After a quick recap of part one, Xenia sets the tone, “Okay, let’s see if you guys kept the same heat.”
There’s a certain rhythm that hits before the beat even drops, a sway, a glance, that instinct to move. This week, Gerardo and Vic tap into that pulse with Dancehall, the fifth episode of Season 2.
Season two of Inspired by Sound kicks off with a shift in tone. The energy in the studio hits different. You can feel that post-season one calm, like everyone’s
There’s something about reggae that resets the room. It’s more than a genre, it’s a vibration that eases tension, a reminder to slow down and just exist for a minute
Every now and then, an episode of Inspire by Sound feels less like a mix and more like a moodboard of what’s next. Episode seven, “Velmalicious,” does exactly that.
The mix opens with confidence, not just from the hosts, but from the artists they spotlight. Each track feels like a different corner of the R&B landscape.
