33 Years Later, Suave’s Long-Lost Mixtape

33 Years Later, Suave’s Long-Lost Mixtape

From Suave by Futuro Media

September 24, 2025 · 32 min · Season 2 · Episode 10

About this episode

The episode explores the making of Suave's long-lost mixtape recorded in prison, discussing its significance and the music that inspired it.

Suave has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential and to celebrate we wanted to bring to the main feed one of our exclusive Futuro+ bonus episodes. In season one, Suave told host Julieta Martinelli about a mixtape he recorded inside his prison cell at SCI Graterford more than three decades ago. It remained a mystery lost to time… until today. In this episode, the making of Suave’s long-lost mixtape, the music that inspired it, and liner notes for his favorite 90’s hip-hop and reggaeton tracks. Plus, a discussion about the importance of music in prison and the artists Suave and Julieta love. Season 2 of Suave was made possible by The Mellon Foundation. Mellon makes grants to support the visionaries and communities that unlock the power of the arts and humanities to help connect us all. More at mellon.org. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Suave and all our podcasts futuromediagroup.org/joinplus . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Julieta Martinelli

Guest: Suave

Topics covered

  • music in prison
  • mixtape
  • 90's hip-hop
  • reggaeton
  • importance of music
  • personal stories
  • true crime

Keywords

  • mixtape
  • prison
  • music
  • 90's hip-hop
  • reggaeton
  • Suave
  • Julieta Martinelli
  • Futuro+
  • The Mellon Foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Mellon Foundation, Futuro Media, Apple Podcasts

Books & works: Suave, Futuro+, 90’s hip-hop and reggaeton tracks

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