Caev is a rockstar in the truest sense - an artist who lives on the edge, embraces his contradictions, and creates from chaos. He's full of bright spots and dark flaws, and he wouldn't have it any other way. That tension is what fuels his art.

After spending time away touring Europe, Caev returned to BFTC for one of the most honest conversations we've had yet. He talks about performing in Budapest and Bristol, where crowds embraced his sound in ways American audiences haven't - and why that experience has him planning a move overseas.

He opens up about the reality of his label deal: getting signed, expecting support, and receiving nothing. He shares his vision for creating a defining sound for Boston that reflects the city's Afro-Caribbean roots and cultural mix. And in the rawest moment of the conversation, he talks about his addiction to weed and CHS (Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome). This is Caev UNFILTERED... Enjoy the conversation!

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0:00 - Intro/ Caev recapping his European tour

10:30 - 21 Savage's new album "What Happened to the Streets?"

15:00 - The Diddy documentary reactions

21:00 - OBJ on the financial reality of a $100 million contract

27:00 - Artists crashing out from success/ Is it worth the legacy?

38:00 - Caev on breaking the ceiling during his Unity performance

53:00 - Would you use AI for your own music?

1:15:00 - Caev on signing a label deal that paid NOTHING

1:25:00 - What is Boston's sound and does it need one?

1:34:00 - Caev speaks candidly about his weed addiction & CHS

1:50:00 - Outro/ Final words from Caev

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He dropped a diss track on Thanksgiving calling out some Boston's best: Jo Saza, Novian Wright, Clark D, Nay Speaks and SeeFour... and he's got responses LOADED for anyone who fires back!

DayDaDon, an 18-year-old rapper from Roxbury, pulls up to talk about his new album "Letting Go of Yesterday," the Damon Dynamo character, and we discussed what it really takes to break out of Boston's music scene. We get into why proximity and co-signs might just matter more than talent, whether Boston's music community is genuinely supportive or performative, and what separates "fire" music from "replayable" music. Tap into the conversation!

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Pre-show: Tipping Culture & Barbershop Experiences

7:22 - Intro & Guest DayDaDon

9:14 - Thanksgiving & Cultural Food Rankings

19:40 - "Letting Go of Yesterday" & Damon Dynamo

27:20 - Honest Feedback vs Empty Compliments

32:15 - What's the Blueprint to Breaking Out of Boston?

46:30 - DayDaDon's Mindset & Game Plan

56:59 - DayDaDon on His Diss Track Calling Out Boston's Best

1:04:17 - Remix Culture & Artist Gatekeeping

1:10:04 - Who Should Boston's Music Scene Rally Behind?

1:25:48 - Should Berto Spend $1,000 on Lakers Tickets?

1:37:44 - Outro & Final Words from DayDaDon

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With all the political theater that's been going on in the past few weeks, we'd be doing our community a disservice to not address the whirlwind of news. We opened by reacting to the leaked Epstein emails, including a WILD allegation involving Trump and Bill Clinton. Before diving all the way into politics, we shared our quick thoughts on new music from Wale, Summer Walker, Meek Mill, and more. With the legendary Max B finally free after 18 years, we discussed how he should approach his highly-anticipated return to music.

We then broke down a poll of the most regretted college majors, followed by a deeper conversation on income inequality, the flaws in capitalism, and whether it's a system worth fixing. From there, we got into Democrats dropping the ball on the government shutdown, the fallout from the expiring ACA credits, and whether we think the Epstein files will actually get released after Congress’ upcoming vote. We also touched on Trump’s latest proposals, including $2K tariff payouts and 50-year mortgages, and closed with our Mount Rushmore of positive Black influences. Tap in and enjoy the conversation!

Time Stamps:0:00 - Kanye meets with rabbi/ Max B is free

4:30 - Epstein emails/ Trump sucked off Bill Clinton?!?

9:00 - New music from Wale, Summer Walker, Meek Mill, and more

16:00 - How should Max B approach his return to music?

27:45 - Reacting to a "Most Regretted College Majors" poll

36:30 - Income inequality/ Is capitalism worth fixing?

1:02:00 - Democrats dropping the ball with the government shutdown

1:13:45 - Will the Epstein files actually get released?

1:23:30 - Trump proposes $2K tariff payouts and 50-year loan mortgages

1:30:15 - What's your Mount Rushmore of positive Black influences?

1:39:30 - Outro/ Nate doubles down on his take toward artists

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When we last spoke with FELIX!, he was fresh off his breakout feature on Brent Faiyaz’s “Upset” — a moment that helped take him from sleeping on couches to finding stability and success as an underground artist from Brockton, MA, known for his genre-bending and experimental sound.

Now, a year later, Felix is back on Bad For The Community to catch us up on everything that’s happened since. From his full-circle feature on Saba’s album (after first DM’ing Saba years ago for advice) to opening up about battling depression since his teens, Felix kept it real with us from start to finish.

We also touched on the current state of hip-hop, including the news of no rap songs charting on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since 1990 — and why that might actually be a good thing for an oversaturated genre. We chimed in on the NBA YoungBoy vs. Lil Wayne debate, white people’s space in hip-hop, and his seemingly never-ending beef with a certain Boston artist.

Felix also announced his upcoming album “Industry Plant” (dropping November 21). Tap in and enjoy the conversation!

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro/ Felix on people acting "too cool" in Cali

8:30 - Felix's feature on Saba's album/ Full circle moment

12:45 - Felix opens up about dealing with depression

21:30 - No rap songs on the Billboard Hot 100 is a... good thing?

31:00 - Is NBA Youngboy currently bigger than Lil Wayne’s prime?

39:15 - Felix on hating his old music/ Getting tired of hearing "Upset"?

45:00 - Would you buy the $20,000 "A.I." household robot?

1:01:00 - Felix on his never-ending beef with "Chase Chowder"

1:06:00 - White people's space in hip-hop/ Tommy Richman

1:13:30 - Should Celtics tank for AJ Dybansta/ Is the NBA rigged?

1:17:00 - Felix's upcoming album "Industry Plant" (Nov. 21)

1:19:15 - Outro/ Final words from Felix/ Fugazi Jordans

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The trio of Berto, Nate, and Yves are back in the studio for another chaotic and unfiltered episode! We kicked things off talking about our Boston Music Awards nomination, and whether we actually care if we win or not. With Yves fresh off his trip to Japan, he shared his experience abroad and some of the biggest cultural differences he noticed.

We also got into the No Kings protest, Steve Bannon’s wild comments about a potential Trump third term, and what people really need to do to push back against the current administration.

In the second half, we broke down the shocking NBA gambling scandals involving Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, and debated whether Tyler, The Creator should be held accountable for his old tweets that didn’t age well. Tap in and enjoy the conversation!

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Do we care about the Boston Music Awards?/ Charlie's tweet

15:00 - Yves reflecting on his trip to Japan/ Cultural differences

34:00 - Steve Bannon on Trump needing a third term?!

46:00 - No Kings Protest/ Should we stop paying federal taxes?

56:45 - Chauncey Billups & Terry Rozier arrested by FBI for illegal gambling

1:17:45 - Does Tyler the Creator need to take accountability for old, reckless behavior?

1:39:15 - Druski auditions in Boston/ Compromising integrity for attention

1:47:30 - Why don't male friends do certain activities together?

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This week on Bad For The Community, we’re joined by Yanna G, a rising star in Boston's music scene returning one year after her debut appearance! We caught up on everything that’s changed since—her growth as an artist and person, the creation of 'On Everything I Love Vol. 2', and the stories behind her collaborations and visuals for singles like “My Name” and “Slow Dance.”Yanna also opened up about the meaning behind her outro “I Promise,” reflecting on her journey from hoop dreams to pursuing her true passion in music. And of course, we had to react to the recently announced nominations for the Boston Music Awards 2025! Yanna G and co-host Nahli are both up for R&B Artist of the Year, and Bad For The Community earned its third straight nomination for Music Podcast of the Year.Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro/ Certain music just hits harder in the winter6:00 - What's changed with Yanna G since "On Every I Love Vol. I"?11:00 - Yanna on her favorite collaborations from the project16:30 - Yanna reflecting on her listening party/ Letting go of basketball26:30 - Yanna on the visuals for "My Name" and "Slow Dance"34:30 - Our reactions to the Boston Music Awards 2025 nominations1:12:45 - What keeps Yanna G grounded?/ What's coming next?1:22:55 - Yanna on going direct-to-consumer and delaying streaming release1:25:00 - Are the next generation of kids cooked?/ Twitch vs cartoons1:34:00 - Outro

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This week on Bad For The Community, we’re joined by Caliph, a Grammy-winning artist from New Bedford who’s been entrenched in Boston’s music scene since the early 2010s.

Caliph opened up about his powerful journey immigrating from Senegal, the insecurity and setbacks he faced as a DACA recipient, and how he turned that adversity into purpose through music. We also explored the evolution of Boston’s music scene—from the 12 for 12 era to today’s wave of promising talent—and discussed the responsibility artists carry to uplift their city when they make it out.

Whether you’re an artist, an immigrant, or just someone chasing legacy, this conversation encompassed resilience, community, and the importance of using your story to create something bigger than yourself! Enjoy the conversation!

Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro/ Gratitude and life purposes

16:08 - Berto on his recent trip to the Netherlands

20:50 - Caliph on his experience immigrating from Senegal

26:08 - How Caliph became interested in making music

29:50 - Caliph on his Grammy win/ Getting his protected status revoked

37:17 - Next Steps & Safe+ / The importance of passing things on the next generation

44:55 - Is _____ a net positive to hip-hop culture?

58:04 - The different eras Boston's music scenes/ Caliph on 12 for 12

1:04:00 - Benzino’s comments/ Do artists have a responsibility to put on for the city?

1:11:34 - Caliph on the impact of Jefe Replay

1:18:45 - Caliph on Good Karma, 'Heart in Mind', and his new music app

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This week on Bad For The Community, we’re joined by our brother and Boston’s own Clark D, making his return to the pod after some major life moves. Last time we spoke, Clark had just moved to Atlanta to chase his dreams as a musician and engineer. Now he’s back with Grammy-winning credits, major label experience, and a powerful story on overcoming personal struggle to fulfill your God-given purpose.

We talk about his experience in ATL, the darker side of the industry, and the moment he realized God was calling him to refocus on his own music. From working with major and independent labels to investing in his own career as an independent artist, Clark opens up about the lessons, the setbacks, and the mentality it takes to reach the top of music’s mountaintop!

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro/ Boston neighborhoods breakdown

6:00 - Clark D on the time his ex cheated with his bestfriend

14:00 - Why Clark D is leaving Atlanta for New York

21:00 - Clark on receiving a message from God to return to his purpose

41:45 - Clark on cracking the formula to musical success

59:45 - Clark's struggles in Atlanta/ Why he wouldn't recommend it?

1:08:00 - "Motion ain't gon' feed your family!"

1:19:30 - What success looks like for Clark: Generational wealth

1:25:00 - How to navigate the mountain top

1:34:45 - The difference between "Unc' and "Big Bro"

1:38:15 - What is contractual dedication?

1:40:45 - Druski auditions in Boston/ iShowSpeed in Boston

1:43:45 - Final words/ Outro

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