Noel "Speedy" Mercado is a legend in the Latin music scene. For almost 40 years you’ve been hearing his signature “WEPAAAAA!” Based in NYC, his impressive resume includes radio personality, DJ, promoter, sports announcer, interviewer, producer, event host, podcaster, and more!
Speedy and I chatted about a lot of different things, including career highlights, freestyle music, Puerto Rico, and the importance of family and friends. He tells some interesting stories and shares words of wisdom.
Hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed getting to know him. WEPA!!!
Connect with Speedy:
https://www.instagram.com/speedyljs/
https://www.facebook.com/SpeedyLJS
https://www.facebook.com/noel.mercado.925
For info on the Freestyle cruises 2026:
https://dreamgirlcynthiafreestylecruise.com/
CONNECT WITH US!
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/
Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music. Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro. Escuche su musica aqui:
https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q
Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects:
https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/
https://freepd.com/
https://pixabay.com/
https://freesound.org/
https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/
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