The Gist

Fantastic Negrito Returns

Xavier Dphrepaulezz has had a good year.

Xavier Dphrepaulezz and Gist host Mike Pesca.

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On The Gist, Xavier Dphrepaulezz, aka the Fantastic Negrito, returns to reflect on his second career in music, Prince’s influence, and the gentrification of America’s greatest cities. His new album is The Last Days of Oakland. For the Spiel, it’s time for another Lobstar of the Antentwig.

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