Mestizo is softly spoken but there is anger in his voice: "I take my inspiration from my environment and experiences I have lived through. During military service I was sent to army prison for my way of thinking. On the streets I have seen police beating up a young guy because he gave a bad reply when asked for ID.
"Malcolm X has been an inspiration for me. He was an Afro-American leader who fought against racism – not specifically Cuban – but a lot of his thoughts are relevant."