Episode notes
For this episode of the MostHated Podcast, we sit down with two Kansas City rap veterans who helped shape the city's music scene—Brandoshis and JonJonBaby.
This conversation goes far beyond music.
JonJonBaby takes us all the way back to the beginning, revealing how he started rapping in 1992 before fully committing to music around 1999-2000, when his career immediately began gaining momentum. He talks about working with legendary Kansas City producer PrettyBoi Beats, forming the iconic group SFO, and how they've continued making music together for years. JonJonBaby also opens up about the hardships he faced before music, explaining how hip-hop ultimately helped save his life and gave him a new purpose.
Brandoshis shares the incredible story behind his rise with the legendary Drone Boyz, explaining how their breakout record "Bold" became an instant street anthem that opened doors across Kansas City and beyond. He discusses collaborating with artists like Kstylis, why he eventually branched away from the group, and how his brothers helped create the now-recognized name "Brandoshis."
The conversation also dives into one of Kansas City's biggest records, "Don't Judge Me" by Young Devi featuring Brandoshis, a song that exploded to over 5 million streams and views, turning Brandoshis into one of the city's most recognizable artists.
Nothing is off limits.
Brandoshis opens up about business mistakes, manager fallouts, rebuilding relationships, and learning how to move smarter in the music industry. He also shares an emotional tribute to his late friend and manager CEO Los, whose passing impacted not only Kansas City's music community but everyone close to him. We listen to and discuss his heartfelt record "I Owe You," featuring familiar faces from the classic 2009 era that helped build Kansas City's music legacy.
Throughout the episode we discuss:
• The evolution of Kansas City's rap scene • The history of SFO and Drone Boyz • Working with PrettyBoi Beats • Building a career that lasts decades • The music industry behind the scenes • Loyalty, business, and friendships • Losing CEO Los and honoring his legacy • Classic Kansas City music history • New music, future plans, and what's next
If you're a fan of Kansas City hip-hop, this is one episode you don't want to miss.
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