The Unpaid Nobodies

The Unpaid Nobodies Podcast

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Dive deep into the world of hip-hop with The Unpaid Nobodies, a weekly podcast hosted by three certified music nerds. We'll bring you the latest news and releases from the world of hip-hop as we explore the artists and movements that are making waves in the genre. Join us as we break down tracks and provide our insights on everything that's happening in the culture. Whether you're an old head or just getting into the genre, The Unpaid Nobodies got you covered.

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Double Review! Kings of the Mischievous South! The Death Of Slim Shady! Oh My! 01.08.2024 1:53:50

We have a ton to say about the return of Marshal Mathers and less to say about an AOTY contender. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn...

Reacting to the worst rap lyrics 22.07.2024 1:05:43

You know how some bars are so bad they're kinda fun and/or funny? We're not talking about those FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter -...

2024 Half Year Recap 19.07.2024 1:34:36

Here we are, exactly halfway through the year. What albums, songs and artist have stuck out for us? Come find out. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis...

Don Toliver - Hardstone Psycho REVIEW 08.07.2024 1:11:20

Turns out, Don Toliver is good. Who Knew? (Purvis) FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simple Instagram - sumn_simple Spotify - https...

Let's talk about 2024 XXL Freshmen Class 01.07.2024 1:30:34

Brandon and Jeff dive deep into the history of the freshmen class as well as breakdown this years list. It's a nice long walk down memory lane. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmi...

The Summer Smash 2024 Episode 22.06.2024 1:31:55

Summer. Smashed. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simple Instagram - sumn_simple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/128012451...

Belly - 96 From Bethlehem REVIEW!! 11.06.2024 1:27:02

It's geopolitics time! Brandon's favorite underrated rapper drops their most important project to date. #alleyesonrafah #freeplastine FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn...

Vince Staples - Dark Times REVIEW 03.06.2024 1:25:16

We're back, bigger and better than ever. Let's talk about the west coast.... FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simple Insta...

Kendrick Lamar V Drake ft. Rachel! 13.05.2024 1:46:35

What a show down. Also, the audio quality in this one isn't perfect but the commentary is better than ever, thanks to Rachel. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416...

Pop Smoke - Shoot for the Stars Aim for The Moon DEEP DIVE 06.05.2024 1:29:50

It's the woo woo FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simple Instagram - sumn_simple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/12801...

Year of DOOM continues! MM FOOD REVIEW! 30.04.2024 1:13:48

Grab ONE BEER and some KOOKIES and watch us talk about one of the most talked about albums of all time. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter -...

INTERVIEW with Danny NoNo of Big Eleanor Records!!!!! 24.04.2024 2:19:44

Rick Ross sized episode here. We finally link up to talk with Danny NoNo, head of Big Eleanor Records to chat underground hip-hop, cultivating sounds and his journey with hip-hop. We also recap the last two weeks of The Great Hip-Hop Civil War, Coachella and even have Jeff on to talk Chance the Rapper at the Ramova Theater on the southside. Find Danny/Big Eleanor Instagram - @bigelrecords Jeff McG...

Pre-Festival Season COZY CAST 08.04.2024 1:13:45

Gather round. Grab a drink. Let's talk about our dreams for the upcoming season of concerts and music festivals. WE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE J COLE ALBUM FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl0...

HIP HOP CIVIL WAR AKA Metro Boomin x Future WE DON'T TRUST YOU REVIEW 01.04.2024 1:32:39

It's like it's 2013 all over again. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simple Instagram - sumn_simple Spotify - https://open...

KingTrey - Southend Legend REVIEW!!! 25.03.2024 1:20:48

Let's talk about the latest project from up and coming Chicago artist, KingTrey. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simple Insta...

Shaw Calhoune - Carry Out On Shaw REVIEW!!! 18.03.2024 1:14:11

Today, we review a friend's album. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simple Instagram - sumn_simple Spotify - https://open.spotify....

Schoolboy Q - Blue Lips REVIEW!!!! 11.03.2024 1:24:10

Purvis and Brandon dive deep into the long awaited return of gangster rap legend, Schoolboy Q. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_si...

Yeat - 2093 REVIEW!!!!! 04.03.2024 1:30:20

Damn, it's real Tonka hours on the podcast this week. Talk about growth. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simple Instagram - s...

We review 100 songs for our 100th episode 26.02.2024 2:16:23

It's all in the title. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simple Instagram - sumn_simple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user...

Killer Mike wins a Grammy! Usher Half-time Show! Also K*nye W*st is back 19.02.2024 1:23:47

We talk about a lot very casually this episode. The tide is going out, ladies and gentlemen. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simp...

All Is Yellow REVIEW!!!!! 03.02.2024 1:38:47

Things are getting innovative today. We have the details on the Megan/Nicki Beef, break down all the news of the week and review Lyrical Lemonade's first official album release, All Is Yellow. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify -...

Mick Jenkins Concert! MF DOOM Review!!! Responding to FD Signifier!!! 29.01.2024 2:04:27

Episode as packed as the House of Blues at a Mick Jenkins concert. On top of a bunch of releases, we responded to FD Signifier's latest hip-hop take! Finally, we start our "Year of DOOM" with a deep dive into the mad villain's debut project "Operation DOOMSDAY". Buckle up cuz we go to some places this time. FD VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou8bczd0Tm0 FOLLOW US...

INSANO and AMERICAN DREAM REVIEW!!! 19.01.2024 1:17:50

Double trouble album reviews this week. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simple Instagram - sumn_simple Spotify - https://open.spo...

What are we excited about in 2024? 12.01.2024 1:51:00

We're kicking it lowkey this week, looking forward in the year and thinking about our most anticipated releases and tours coming into 2024. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslv...

The 2024 Golden Nugget Special 11.01.2024 2:34:08

It's the most wonderful time of the year. We go over our favorite live performances and releases of the year and award the artist we think deserve it the most. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq...