In this episode of Please Respect the Roses, Weldon reconnects with longtime friend and lyrical sparring partner Antonio Mcneil to reflect on their early days in music. From recording on sock-wrapped mics in makeshift bedrooms to learning the ropes of Studio One and developing their voices as artists, it’s a raw and real look at growth, grit, and the grind.

They unpack the lessons hidden in bad mic technique, creative chaos, and late-night bar sessions with the crew—and celebrate how far they’ve come from those backroom freestyles