Up Close … with Jean-Michel ‘Barabas’ Simeon, radio producer |16 September 2025

By Sunny Esparon

‘Surround yourself with people who push you forward, because nothing is impossible’

The man on the mic is not just a voice; he is a story. When he steps behind the console at Paradise FM or takes the stage as an MC, Jean-Michel Simeon – better known as Barabas – brings more than music. He brings energy, character, and an alter-ego that has become a household name. But behind the persona lies a journey of resilience, reinvention, and a relentless drive to keep creating.

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