We Said Nothing on Purpose.” Kory & Kevon Finally Explain Why

In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Kory and Kevon of Full Blown Entertainment, the songwriting and production duo behind some of soca’s most iconic modern anthems. From Antilles, Mr. Fete, Fog, Like a Boss, and People’s Champion, to the globally impactful Big Links rhythm, Kory and Kevon break down how these songs were created, why some artists initially resisted them, and how culture, timing, and belief shape a hit. They open up about: Writing songs artists didn’t believe in — that became career-defining records The Big Links controversy, Trinidad Killer, and how they handled public backlash Why they chose silence over social media warfare The story behind Cheers to Life The difference between writing for competition vs writing for the people Why soca is not seasonal — and why storytelling matters more than trends The role of AI, production, and independence in the future of Caribbean music This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how soca hits are really made, the sacrifices that never make the headlines, and what it takes to build long-term cultural impact in Caribbean music. 0:00 Opening Banter And Introductions 2:07 From Producers / Writers to Artistes 6:40 Bridging Generations Through Interpolations 13:20 Early Days of Becoming Entertainers 18:20 Pandemic Pivot to Artistes 23:07 Big Links Riddim Story 34:08 Pandemic Pivot To Artist-Performers 41:48 Building The Big Link’s Riddim 56:00 The Roles of the Brothers 1:04:30 Early Days Writing With Precision Productions 1:13:10 Story Behind Fog 1:20:40 Writing on the 3Zero Riddim 1:27:55 Antilles To Mr. Fete: Early Breakthroughs 1:40:00 Fog, Powder Posse, And J'ouvert Energy 1:43:23 The Connection with Voice 1:48:50 Like A Boss: The Border Of Groovy And Power