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May 25, 2020'THE BLUEST EYE' (Virtual BET Awards, 6ix9ine vs Billboard, Ariana & Justin, Lana Del Rey's Racist IG Post, Is Doja Cat Alt-Right?)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, proceedings begin with BET who have announced that in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 BET Awards will still go ahead as planned but virtually(32:18). The contentious Tekashi 6ix9ine has made headlines once again. This time he’s lashing out against Billboard, claiming that Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande implemented devious methods to secure the No.1 spot with their duet ‘Stuck With You’(44:01). Doja Cat’s character has been seriously called into question, after a series of videos and screenshots have surfaced appearing to link her with alt-right and white supremacist chatrooms(1:03:07). Rounding up the episode is Lana Del Rey, who has endured severe backlash in the wake of an IG post where she went on a racially motivated rant against black female artists. She claims the likes of Cardi B, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Kehlani and others are being treated with more grace than she is for how they navigate sexuality and femininity in their work(1:29:15).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens for the Week:
N/A
Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:
Scribz Riley Feat. Headie One – Impress Me

Flohio - Snub

Bbymutha – The Bastard Tape, Vol 1
Eden’s Listens for the Week:
Alex Isley – The Beauty of Everything

Kehlani - It Was Good Until It Wasn’t

Jacob Latimore – C3
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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial
Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike
Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk
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2 hr 1 min
May 18, 2020 'HIDDEN ANKHS' (Afro Nation, Erykah Badu vs Jill Scott, Doja Cat Tops Hot 100)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, Sope starts with a #RespectingLegends tribute to 70s soul singer Betty Wright, who sadly passed away from cancer at the age of 66. Is it fair to call Kehlani a pop artist? A debate between Eden and Sope ensues as they review her new album ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t’. Kicking off the news agenda this week is Afro Nation who at last released an official statement confirming that consumers will not be able to get a refund for the event that was set to take place this year in Portugal. Good news is in the air for Doja Cat. The remix of ‘Say So’ topped the Billboard Hot 100 last week, becoming both Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj’s first no.1 single. Unfortunately, this milestone comes attached to controversy as Nic rightly points out that the song was produced by the disgraced Dr Luke. Rounding out the episode this week is Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, who came together for the best edition of the #VERZUS battle to date. Revelling in the power of black women and the majesty of the neo-soul genre.
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens for the Week:
• Kehlani - It Was Good Until It Wasn’t
• Jill Scott – Rolling Hills
• Jill Scott - I Keep/Still Here
• Chloe x Halle - Do It
Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:
• Melii Feat Smoove’L - BDE
• WurlD – AFROSOUL
• Trippie Redd Feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR – Excitement
• Odunsi (The Engine) – EVERYTHING YOU HEARD IS TRUE
Eden’s Listens for the Week:
• Little Simz – Might Bang, Might Not
• Kehlani - It Was Good Until It Wasn’t
• Odunsi (The Engine – EVERYTHING YOU HEARD IS TRUE
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Enjoy!
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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial
Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike
Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk
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1 hr 44 min
May 12, 2020 'AUBREY, IT'S ENOUGH PT.2' (Little Richard/Andre Harrell, NS10V10, VYBZ vs R.Kelly,&..6ix9ine)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, Sope starts with a #RespectingLegends tribute to Andre Harrell and Little Richard, who both sadly passed away at the weekend. Kicking off the news agenda is the growing popularity of the #NS10v10 artist clashes. The boys breakdown the battles that took place between Usher & Chris Brown, N-Dubz and WSTRN and Vybz Kartel & Wizkid. The mention of Vybz Kartel leads to a discussion on the difference between publicly supporting Vybz Kartel in comparison to R. Kelly. With news that Drake is set to miss the No.1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the first time in his career with ‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’, a continued conversation around Drake’s place in the current music landscape takes place. Finally, Hip-Hop’s most polarising figure, Tekashi 6ix9ine is back in the news following the release of his new single and an IG live session which had record-breaking viewership and inspired a series of antagonising tweets from Meek Mill.
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens for the Week:
· JoJo – Good To Know
· Juls – Happy Place
· Adekunle Gold – Something Different
· Lianne La Havas - Bittersweet
Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:
· Victoria Monet – Dive
· Deante Hitchcock Feat. JD – I Got Money Now
Eden’s Listens for the Week:
· Reuben James – Adore
· Lianne La Havas – Paper Thin
· Lianne La Havas – Bittersweet
· Saba – Care For Me
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Enjoy!
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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial
Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike
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2 hr 5 min
May 10, 2020 'AUBREY, IT'S ENOUGH PT.2'(Little Richard/Andre Harrell, NS10V10, VYBZ vs R.Kelly,&...6ix9ine)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, Sope starts with a #RespectingLegends tribute to Andre Harrell and Little Richard, who both sadly passed away at the weekend. Kicking off the news agenda is the growing popularity of the #NS10v10 artist clashes. The boys breakdown the battles that took place between Usher & Chris Brown, N-Dubz and WSTRN and Vybz Kartel & Wizkid. The mention of Vybz Kartel leads to a discussion on the difference between publicly supporting Vybz Kartel in comparison to R. Kelly. With news that Drake is set to miss the No.1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the first time in his career with ‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’, a continued conversation around Drake’s place in the current music landscape takes place. Finally, Hip-Hop’s most polarising figure, Tekashi 6ix9ine is back in the news following the release of his new single and an IG live session which had record-breaking viewership and inspired a series of antagonising tweets from Meek Mill.
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens for the Week:
· JoJo – Good To Know
· Juls – Happy Place
· Adekunle Gold – Something Different
· Lianne La Havas - Bittersweet
Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:
· Victoria Monet – Dive
· Deante Hitchcock Feat. JID – I Got Money Now
Eden’s Listens for the Week:
· Reuben James – Adore
· Lianne La Havas – Paper Thin
· Lianne La Havas – Bittersweet
· Saba – Care For Me
Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!
Enjoy!
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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial
Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike
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1 hr 16 min
May 04, 2020'Aubrey, It's Enough' (Cash Motto Vs LinkupTV, Erykah vs Jill Scott, Drake Vs Doja Vs Megan The Stallion)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, the boys kick things off by breaking down the No Signal battle between Popcaan and Burna Boy. The animosity between Link Up TV and Chip’s management team sets off the news section this week. Eden & Nic assess the poor manner in which both parties dealt with the issues pertaining to the the ‘Shots Fired’ documentary. Next up, Sope’s excitement is beaming as the boys discuss the announcement that Erykah Badu and Jill Scott will be taking part in the next instalment of #VERZUS. Rounding out this week’s episode is the influx of surprise releases from Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat and Drake. Leading to an discussion on why Drake may be afraid to take a break from music.
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens for the Week:
The Fighting Temptations Soundtrack

Kiana Lede - Kiki

JoJo - Lonely Hearts

Ravyn Lenae - Rewind

Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes - What Kinda Music
Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:
K Camp – Kiss 5

Jelani Blackman – Average Joe

Jelani Blackman – Swerve

Fivio Foreign – 800 BC
Eden’s Listens for the Week:
Jerreau – Keep Everything Yourself

Jayla Darden – Onto Something

SiR – Chasing Summer
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Enjoy!
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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial
Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike
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1 hr 41 min
April 28, 2020'NOTHING WAS THE SAME' (Teddy Riley Vs Babyface, Greedy Celebrities, Kanye West the Billionaire & MIA Vs Vogue)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
Coronavirus couldn’t stop us! We back! After a nearly two-month hiatus, Eden, Sope & Nic are back to kick off the quarantine edition of DATSPOD. As the boys continue to get to grips with the current horrors of the world, Eden leads a discussion about how the global pandemic is affecting the music industry on both a macro and micro level. The long-awaited VERZUS battle between R&B legends Teddy Riley and Babyface finally took place amidst a bunch of technical difficulties and hilarious antics. In other news, polarising artist M.I.A. has yet again at the forefront of controversy. It’s recently come out that her anti-vaccination comments cost her a feature in VOGUE’s next issue. Closing out the episode is an discussion on the many layers of Kanye West’s legacy in light of the announcement that he is now a billionaire.
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens for the Week:
H.E.R. - Losing, U, Take U There, Comfortable\

Kelly Rowland - Coffee

Omarion - Can U Hear Me

Jhene Aiko - Chilombo

Tiana Major - Rehearsal @ Nine

Tiana Major - Think About You

Michael Jackson - Can’t Let Her Get Away, Unbreakable
Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:
Alina Baraz – It Was Divine

Buddy & Kent Jamz – Janktape Vol. 1
Eden’s Listens for the Week:
J Warner – Figure 8

TINK – Hopeless Romantic

Cleo Sol – Rose In The Dark
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Enjoy!
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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial
Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike
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1 hr 43 min
March 16, 2020 Season 4 Hiatus - Corona Virus
We have collectively decided to go on hiatus whilst we receive more information about the Corona Virus. This means there will be no episode this week either. We hope to speak to you guys soon! — Eden, Nic and Sope
2 min
March 10, 2020 ‘THE SUGA TRIALS' ft Tara Joshi & Christel Kayibi (Megs Trial, Summer Walker vs Corona Virus & more)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, the boys are joined by Tara Joshi who works as the music editor of gal-dem in addition to freelancing for The New York Times, VICE, The Quietus, The Observer New Review and more. Kicking off this week’s news agenda is a topic that has been inescapable; Coronavirus. Summer Walker faced accusations of xenophobia when she doubled down on posting inaccurate information about the disease. In a spell of social media drama blown out of proportion, Tinashe came under fire for appearing to shade North West. Last but not least, the legal woes currently facing Megan Thee Stallion are brought under the microscope. Music/entertainment lawyer Christel Kayibi calls into the show to share her thoughts on the situation from the perspective of a seasoned law professional. Rounding up this week’s episode is an in-depth interview with Tara Joshi where she discusses her vision for gal-dem’s musical identity, the politics of being an esteemed authority on black music as a South Asian woman, why South Asian artists continue to have a stormy relationship with mainstream music representation and more.
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens for the Week:
· Thundercat – Drunk
· Moses Boyd – Dark Matter
· En Vogue – You Don’t Have To Worry
· Robert Glasper – Fuck Yo Feelings
Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:
· Bree Runway – Apeshit
· DonMonique – Givin’ Body
Eden’s Listens for the Week:
· Tame Impala – The Slow Rush
· Mac Ayres – Drive Slow
Tara’s Listens for the Week:
· Bree Runway – Apeshit
· Vince Staples – Big Fish Theory
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Enjoy!
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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial
Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike
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1 hr 46 min
March 03, 2020 'A TEEDRA, A SIR & A WENCH'
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, Eden kicks things off by sharing the story of how an impromptu conversation with TDE’s SiR led to him filmed shout out. Continuing the trend of artist experiences, Sope shares an impassioned anecdote about his time at Teedra Moses’ headline show at The Jazz Café. Discussing the power of live music and its ability to function as a form of therapy. The harrowing news that Duffy’s hiatus from music was a result of her being raped, drugged and held captive for several days is first on this week’s news agenda. Meanwhile Jay Z’s thorny status as a Hip-Hop activist is brought to the fray once again as its been revealed that alongside Yo Gotti he will be filing a lawsuit against the Mississippi Department of Corrections due to the heinous living conditions of their black inmates. Rounding up the episode this week is Normani who finally sounds off on the history racist comments made by her ex-bandmate Camilla Cabello.
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens for the Week:
· Samoht - Exit
· Teedra Moses – Complex Simplicity
· Teedra Moses – Clairvoyant
· Teedra Moses – Luxurious Undergrind
· Teedra Moses – R U 4 Real
Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:
· Lady Gaga – Stupid Love
· Poundz – Smooth Criminal
· Pink Sweat$ - 17
Eden’s Listens for the Week:
· SiR – November
· SiR – Chasing Summer
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Enjoy!
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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial
Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike
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1 hr 38 min
February 25, 2020'A LOSS AND A BRIT' (Brit Awards x RIP Pop Smoke x Sneakbo vs Dot Rotten)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, Nic leads a tribute to slain rapper Pop Smoke who was murdered at the age of 20. With this being the latest in a flurry of deaths to take place this year, the boys reflect on his squandered potential. Looking at how he was bridging the gap between the drill scenes in the US and UK. Next up is an increasingly violent and intense beef that is brewing between two of the UK’s veteran MC’s Sneakbo and Dot Rotten. Eden calls out the people on social media following gossip platforms who are revelling in this as if it’s a form of entertainment. Is another Fyre Festival in our midst? The announcement of the Lovers & Friends Festival resulted in a lot of confusion as several of the acts on the bill claimed they weren’t set to perform. Rounding up the episode this week is the 2020 Brit Awards where each of the boys sound off on the winners/losers and performances. During this topic, a conversation surrounding black nepotism in regards to Mabel and Neneh Cherry is sparked where its debated if Mabel’s success aids in opening doors for more black artists in the UK.
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens for the Week:
Bjork - Vespertine

Dawn Richard - Projection

Luke James Feat Samoht - Shine On

Luke James - Whispers In The Dark

Michelle Williams - Do You Know
Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:
Tems - Try Me
Eden’s Listens for the Week:
D Smoke – Black Habits
Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!
Enjoy!
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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial
Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike
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1 hr 40 min

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'Don't Alert The Stans' is a music and pop-culture podcast with a marked focus on stan culture. Join your hosts Nic (@IAmNtyrell), Sope (@SopeSoetan) and Eden (@EedsMcKenzie) as they examine the trending topics of the week, new releases and mercilessly debate your favourite artists. Controversial and wild options aplenty, no artist is safe. This isn't for the faint-hearted or easily triggered. Get involved in the conversation at #DATSPOD

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