The Unpaid Nobodies

The Unpaid Nobodies Podcast

Music EN ↓ 119 episodes

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.

Author

The Unpaid Nobodies

Episodes

We went to Travis Scott's Circus Maximus Tour 06.01.2024 1:04:41

What a mouthful. 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...

Let's Talk about Lo-Fi 22.12.2023 1:07:15

We wanted to have a fun little moment, talk about our favorite little genre that's exploded in popularity during our adult lives. 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=c036...

We saw Ice Spice and Doja Cat 15.12.2023 1:20:01

What was thought to be a easy night out turned into one of the best shows of the year. 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 Ins...

Quaranta by Danny Brown REVIEW!! 08.12.2023 1:31:12

We back! 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/1280124514?si=193...

Discovery DEEP DIVE 17.11.2023 1:58:10

Today, Jasper and Purvis do a deep dive on Discovery, Daft Punk's delectable debut as a dominant duo in the dance landscape of the early 2000s. Sweeping soundscapes and slick sonics slip through this otherwise sleepy week and provide Purvis with a brand new listening experience. Is this album a classic? Tune in to find out. IG @the_unpaid_nobodies

The Patience - Mick Jenkins DEEP DIVE 10.11.2023 1:08:52

Like chicken soup for the soul, the boys dive into the heavily slept on release by local legend Mick Jenkins. 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: Twi...

The overly-edited Halloween Special 03.11.2023 1:13:21

We're winging it. Freestyling a podcast. Innovators, I'd say. 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_sim...

And Then You Pray For Me REVIEW 30.10.2023 1:29:06

ALERT IT'S WESTSIDE GUNN SEASON I REPEAT IT'S WESTSIDE GUNN SEASON 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 - sum...

When Genres Collide 23.10.2023 1:31:09

Let's chat about the best attempts at bridging the gaps between music genres. 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 Instagra...

Alright, time to REVIEW For All The Dogs by Drake 13.10.2023 1:32:37

Did the album with the spookiest album cover of October live up to the hype? Is the Drake Effect alive and well? Do we like albums longer than some movies? 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/3hq3hnl07yk...

Freudian DEEP DIVE 05.10.2023 1:39:36

Dim the lights. Pour a glass of Chardonnay. Light a candle. We're in an R&B mood 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 - @su...

Dark Side of the Moon DEEP DIVE 29.09.2023 1:25:50

We on our trippy sh*t this episode 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....

We went to Riot Fest + Glow On DEEP DIVE 21.09.2023 2:32:23

Welcome one and all to our yearly rock episode. This week, we talk about Purvis and Jaspers first time at Riot Fest and deep dive into the most recent album of one of the headliners; Turnstile's Glow On. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone...

How Do You Sleep at Night REVIEW 15.09.2023 1:13:39

It's here. The debut project from Houstalien Teezo Touchdown has arrived. Brandon is out in the field, so Purvis and Jasper break down there thoughts on this brand new project. 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.spo...

The Sunflower Convertibles INTERVIEW!!! 08.09.2023 57:44

Hot off their first release, The Sunflower Convertibles (Adrian, Devin, Joe, Suimo) stop by to talk to the nobodies about their process, their shows and the origin of their debut EP, Sheboygan. LISTEN HERE: https://open.spotify.com/album/2NVpwBQgtTNDh6s2JJp7sE?si=ogfcR8LYRqOGhntCLYahpg FIND THEM: The Sunflower Convertibles - @thesunflowerconvertibles Adrian - heart.uuuu Devin - 047dev Joe - joejbe...

We draft the perfect “Driving at night” playlist 02.09.2023 55:09

We got a game today boys and girls! Come watch us draft the perfect playlist for a midnight drive. Don’t forget to vote on the best playlist Purvis’ playlist- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dk6KH03aJD2gZhfAaQN4u?si=4197a769f32f4c33 Jasper’s playlist- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TbQMTCrhZZJoljmkfhfE0?si=4351633ed69146d0 Brandon’s playlist- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2qErWFH7g64HBB...

The Acid Podcast ft Isaac Funches 25.08.2023 1:24:12

We saw the Acid Rap 10 year anniversary in Chicago ICK FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ FIND OUR GUESTS: Isaac Funches: Instagram- isaacfunches Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Tw...

Hip-Hop Turns 50 18.08.2023 2:18:24

We got guests on guests tonight. This week, the topic of the show had it's 50th birthday. We decide to zoom all the way out and in and see what the culture as a whole has meant to us, as well as what it meant to some of our favorite guest this year. It's a celebration. See @elsienotelsiees for our inspiration: https://www.tiktok.com/@elsienotelisee/video/7267628431272135942?_r=1&_t=8es...

Lollapalooza-palooza '23 ft. Kendra Torres and Jeff McGue! 11.08.2023 1:54:40

The busiest week in Chicago is over, most of us were there and we're bringing you a jam packed episode. We have an incredible interview with Kendra Torres of Kennedy King College for a BTS look at getting students into careers at Lolla AND we have Jeff here to tell us about all 4 days of performance. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies C...

Utopia REVIEW!!! 04.08.2023 1:59:08

Is this Utopia? This is just a Utopia review? Seems perfect to me 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...

Lets talk about Visuals (and Beyonce's Renaissance Tour) 28.07.2023 1:48:22

After prepping for the Renaissance tour, the guys zoom out a bit for a general discussion on the use of visuals in the medium. Music videos, visual albums, f**kin' merch. Everything. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Brandon: Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://op...

What makes Vince Staples so special? 21.07.2023 1:30:36

We're back to doing artist profiles and this week, we take on the west coast dark horse; Vince Staples. 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: Twitt...

Mid-Year Review 2023 14.07.2023 2:22:18

We're deep in the dog days of Summer and with us hitting the halfway point of the year, we wanted to reflect on what some of our favorite projects of the year. 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...

We saw Drake live + Pink Tap REVIEW! 07.07.2023 2:29:31

We got a lot going on this week. We couldn't not review the... shall we say controversial release by Lil Uzi Vert, Pink Tape. But that's not enough. Brandon and Purvis went to the kick-off show of Drake's "It's all a blur" tour and boy, do we have thoughts about it. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: Th...

The Summer Smash '23 Episode 30.06.2023 2:18:04

We're back! After our first lost episode (Michael by Killer Mike review coming tho), we spent the weekend at the Lyrical Lemonade 2023 Summer Smash and we're here to talk about all of it. The Good, The Bad and the Unreasonably Hot. FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US: TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Intro Song by ⁠9lives ⁠ Br...