The Unpaid Nobodies Podcast

It's the holidays. We're off of work. We're recording in the middle of a blizzard. We're keeping it really loose this week. Brandon was lucky enough to go to the Freddie Gibbs concert at the Metro Chicago this week, so along with a review of Ab-Souls Herbert. Last episode of the year so get cozy and enjoy!  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- un...

What an episode. We have a ton of love to talk about, some really incredible news to share and a review of one of the best albums of the year. It's a good week to be a nobody.  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://op...

This is our roses episode. As we head towards the end of our first year on the air, we wanted to take a minute to talk about the world WE live in, Hip-Hop content creators. We talk about the goats, our personal favorites and the dark side of this whole thing. This one is a little ranty, so enjoy the scenic route on this one. FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies...

After a few weeks of fast and furious releases, we wanted to take a minute and look back at a seminal project for both of us, Oxymoron by Schoolboy Q. TDE is threatening a run at the end of this year, it's only natural to look back at one of their best projects.  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@g...

The boys of Brockhampton gave us a feast of content to talk about the week before thanksgiving. Listen to the end of an era. FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416...

It's our podcast and we can talk about whatever we want. We had a big movie release this week with Black Panther Wakanda Forever so we're talking about that.  Spoilers, obviously  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - ht...

This is it. A good Drake project (allegedly).  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416ebaf4e04 Purvis: Twitter - @sumn_simple Instagram - sumn_simple Spotify -...

Not 1 but 2 reviews this week! Hometown favorite Smino and the head of GRESILDA Westside Gunn both have brand new projects for us to indulge in and INDULGE WE WILL. FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/us...

Don't be fooled by the title, there's a lot this week. We got a feast of new releases, heated debates over concert etiquette and the future career of Ice Spice and a fun deep dive into hip hop one hit wonders.   Enjoy FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instag...

Taking it a bit easy to reasses and talk about all the stuff in the news. Let us have this, we've been working hard on this. FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?si=c0360416...

Double doozy this week. We give reviews to both the movie Entergalatic starring Kid Cudi and Jessica Williams and the album of the same name. Is this an end fitting to an artist of Kid Cudi's caliber? We shall see.  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instagra...

Hell of a one two punch this week. With the deluge of releases last week, we couldn't ignore reviewing our favorite of the batch, the latest project from Freddie Gibbs.   Also, as a sequel to our Ride The Lightning episode, Purvis guides Brandon down a deep dive into gospel with Tye Tribbett & G.A.'s Stand Out. Stand by for a surprisingly even keeled conversation about gospel, religion an...

As concert season comes to a close, we review some of the big shows we went to this month. Brandon gives his though on Riot Fest with Purvis and guest Jasper talking about the Kid Cudi tour that was in town, plus covering a VERY busy release week FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twit...

Got a packed show this week friends! We revisit the NAV question through a review of his latest album before starting something experimental. In the spirit of opening up each other's musical taste, Purvis dives into Metallica's "Ride The Lightning". Get ready to rock!  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobo...

They hate to see us win. After some technical issues, we get to our feelings around Estates. Is their a proper way for labels, artists and fans to mourn? Short answer, no but we get all our thoughts on the table this week, along with a whole lot of news.  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com...

Buckle up boys and girls, we're reviewers now. Purvis' golden boy, JID, dropped his long awaited "The Forever Story". Is it the album of the year? or merely fantastic?    FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://ope...

It's the one year anniversary of the historic Donda listening party at solider field. We brought Jeff back to talk about how we feel about this event, and the album connected to it one year out. FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify...

We're back for round 2 of the Nav/Belly debate, which we admit is a kinda silly conceit for the episode at about the forty five minute mark. We dive into Belly's INZOMBIA and ponder his strengths, weakness and why he isn't the figure that he deserves to be.  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies YOUTUBE- https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Doing something a little different this week with a two part debate! Who's the best rapper on XO? Is it long time Toronto underground rapper Belly or rapper/producer wunderkind NAV? This week, Purvis is up and gives his case for NAV using his debut mixtape, NAV.  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies YOUTUBE- https://www.youtube.com...

You see the title, you know what it is. We're joined by Jeff, friend of the show and member of the Star 105.5 team, as we breakdown our experience at Lolla 2022. Shout out to Tit's Vodka for the VIP experience! We're grateful and still hungover. FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitt...

Coming at you early this week, we take a deep dive into Don Toliver's debut just before his set at Lolla this weekend. COME FIND THE NOBODIES AT LOLLAPALOOZA THIS SATURDAY. WE DID NOT KNOW WE WOULD BOTH BE THERE AT TIME OF RECORDING. This weeks playlist: Go listen to the album FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidN...

We dive into a potential future with this episode, discussing how live performances have started to find a home on the internet.  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/user/3hq3hnl07yk6np95pmijslvgn?s...

Buckle up for a long long talk about some of our favorite producers behind our favorite rappers and albums. Take a shot every time you hear "defined a sound" if you're hardcore.  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon: Twitter - @TonyFugazi Instagram - brandonscavone Spotify - https://...

It's July and life in America is weighing on us, so this week we decided to take a breath and recap the year. Lots of projects we've talked about in our first 20 episodes have some much needed context to unpack, so thats what this episode is for.  FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon...

To break down Tyler, The Creator's seminal album Igor, we bring aspiring musician and friend of the show, Isaiah, to come on. Tangents away this one, with lots of coughing brought to you by bronchitis,  This weeks playlist: Go listen to the album FOLLOW  US: INSTAGRAM- @the_unpaid_nobodies TWITTER- @unpaidnobodies SNAPCHAT- unpaidnobodies CONTACT US : TheUnpaidNobodies@gmail.com Brandon:...