Don't Alert The Stans

DontAlertTheStans is a #music and pop-culture podcast with a marked focus on stan culture. We record every Tuesday, have a love for music and the influence it has had on us, and the rest of the world. We are season based, with around fourteen episodes, and four guest per season. We make music simple, but entertaining. 

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For this week’s episode, the boys are joined by Moses Boyd, the MOBO-Award winning jazz musician and DJ. Briefly interrupting this week’s news agenda is X-Factor alumni JLS, who have announced that they will be reuniting for an autumn tour. Ari Lennox’s impulsive social media habits are put under the microscope, following the news that she’s taking a leave from social media after coming for Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King. The boys outline her good intentions while pointing out the misfires in her viral IG rant in defence of Kobe Bryant. The theme of artists making poor decisions continues as slowthai’s sexually inappropriate behaviour at the NME Awards is discussed. Closing the episode is an in-depth discussion with Moses who’s been credited as a leading pioneer in the UK Jazz renaissance. Moses speaks about his new album ‘Dark Matter’, the snobbery and elitism that exists in the jazz scene among musicians, the impact of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’, the pivotal roles drummers play in jazz music and more.

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Sope’s Listens for the Week:

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

Moses’s Listens for the Week:

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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

For this week’s episode, the boys kick things off by congratulating Sope for releasing his long-awaited two part essay on Marvin Gaye and Janet Jackson. Off the back of this, Eden poses a question to Nic and Sope, asking them to share their experiences as freelance writers. The news agenda begins with a conversation on the highly-anticipated Superbowl halftime show headlined by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. In accordance with Jay Z’s continued support of the NFL, it inspires a conversation about the issues of morality surrounding the show. Adding some levity, the hilarious response to the rumoured relationship between Megan Thee Stallion and G-Eazy is discussed. Closing the episode is none other than Nicki Minaj, a resident topic on the show. The latest antics under the microscope this time is her Twitter argument with ex-boyfriend Meek Mill, where she accused him of domestic abuse.

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

·  Mnelia – Say Yeah

·  Bokee Barbs – Rockout

·  Kano – Hoodies All Summer

·  Khai – M.A.D.

·  Ye Ali – TrapHouseJodeci2

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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

After a lengthy hiatus allowing for rest over the Christmas and New Year period, Eden, Sope and Nic are back! Season 4 is finally here and with a jam-packed episode. Kicking off the news agenda this week is Kelis’ recent interview with The Guardian where she revealed that The Neptunes swindled her out of a huge cut of royalties on her first two albums. Harlem World rapper Mase follows suit as he exposes former boss Diddy for refusing to sell him back his masters. Speaking out against his hypocritical speech at a pre-Grammys event where he said the organisation needs to do better by black artists. This seamlessly leads unto a full scale breakdown of the 2020 Grammy Awards with Sope, Nic & Eden sounding off on this year’s winners, losers. Closing the episode out, each of the boys take the time to consider where they all personally stand with the Grammys as an institution in 2020 and how much they value do they still place on it.

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Sope’s Listens for the Week:

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

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Enjoy!

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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial

Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike

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*DISCLAIMER*

Apologies in advance for issues with the sound you'll hear in this episode. The acoustics in the room we recorded in caused a lot technological interference which made parts of the audio peak/buzz. 

Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

Surprise! The boys temporarily return for a special episode where they are joined by none other than GRAMMY-Nominated songwriters/producers Claude Kelly & Chuck Harmony. Their writing and production credits include songs for Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Akon, Ne-Yo, Chrisette Michele, Keri Hilson, Jazmine Sullivan, Tamia, Bruno Mars and many more! They have now decided to step out into the forefront with their own project as artists; Louis York. Following the release of 3 acclaimed EP’s, they their debut album ‘American Griots’ in October. A genre-bending collection of tracks spanning R&B, country, gospel, rock and roll, folk and various other sounds. Sharing their knowledge, experience and expertise for an in-depth conversation, the industry veterans talk about their first placements as songwriters, transitioning from producers to artists, the erasure of black artists in country music, the 2020 GRAMMY nominations, artificial Intelligence and so much more.

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

• Tinashe – Songs For You

• Tinashe – In Case We Die

• Tinashe – Reverie

• Tinashe – Black Water

• Tinashe – Amethyst 

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

• Pardison Fontaine – Under8ed

• Tinashe – Songs For You

• The Weeknd – Heartless

• FKA Twigs – Magdalene 

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

• Ama Lou – Ama Who

• DaBaby – Kirk

Claude’s Listens for the Week:

• Kygo & Whitney Houston – Higher Love

• Post Malone – Hollywood’s Bleeding

Chuck’s Listens for the Week:

• Coldplay – Everyday Life

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Enjoy!

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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial

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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

It’s the season finale! The end of season 3 is here and in an unusually slow news week, the boys are forced to give their two pence on individuals that they don’t care about. Opening the news section, Nic exhaustively and comprehensively runs through the highlights of comments from Kanye’s recent promo run for new album ‘Jesus Is King’ (00:23:28). T.I. and Iggy Azalea have recently been engaging in a war of words on social media following T.I.’s verbally regretting that Iggy was a blunder in the trajectory of his career as a music executive (00:42:30). Rounding off the episode, the boys bring back ‘Groupchat Convos’ where Sope and Eden in a series of rants with no structure break down the many reasons why they think Ciara’s career didn’t reach the same heights Rihanna’s did (00:47:27).

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Sope’s Listens for the Week:

·  Tank – Elevation

·  Luke James Feat BJ The Chicago Kid & Ro James – Go Girl

·  JoJo – Sabotage

·  Gallant – Sweet Insomnia

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

·  Gallant – Sweet Insomnia

·  VanJess Feat Ari Lennox – Cool Off The Rain (Remix)

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

·  Moonchild- Little Ghost

·  Victoria Monet – Ass Like That

·  Mogul Podcast

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Enjoy!

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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial

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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

For this week’s episode, Nic and Eden kick things off by speaking on the huge breakthrough that recently arose in the long-running saga around Lizzo’s ‘Truth Hurts’. Mina Lioness at long last has been granted a writer’s credit on the hit single, leaving the boys to consider whether this will finally put a lid on the matter. Rihanna was at the mercy of rabid stan culture when the Navy attacked her for featuring a Chris Brown song in a promo video for one of her Fenty products.  Next up, the boys debate claims that Cardi B has opened more doors for female rap in recent years, breaking down the complexities of her rants. Drill rapper Rico Racks has been sentenced to jail and has been banned from using certain words/phrases in his music, sparking another discussion about the surveillance and censorship of black artists. Questioning why the government aren’t tackling the issues that lead to the creation of such genres. Closing out the episode is Tank’s controversial comments about men and gay oral sex. Sope leads the discussion speaking out against the double standards that plague black men not having the freedom to explore and experiment with their sexualities in the way women and white men do.

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

·  Mereba – The Jungle Is The Only Way Out

·  Eternal – Power Of A Woman

·  Beverley Knight – Rewind (Find A Way)

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

·  Tinashe Feat. Ms Banks – Die A Little Bit

·  XO – Less Than Lovers

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

·  Hope Tala – D.T.M.

·  Coldplay – Orphans

·  Coldplay – Arabesque

·  Elaine - Elements

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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

For this week’s episode, the boys kick things off by talking about the “death” of the iTunes app as Apple has announced that they are set to render the app obsolete effective immediately. As the in-house tech expert of the trio, Eden takes the reins on explaining why this has happened (00:16:19). Drake is in hot water again as his father claims that Drake has allegedly been exaggerating an “absentee father” narrative in his music just to sell records (00:21:48). After a year behind bars, City Girls’ JT has finally been freed from jail. Nic and Sope discuss how the City Girls will fare going forward now that the full team is back together, declaring that their next moves will be make or break for them (00:31:27). Next up, the boys pick apart the winners and nominees from the 2019 Hip Hop Awards, hilariously questioning the relevance and need for some of the categories (00:36:10). Amongst this, Sope randomly shares an impromptu review of the movie ‘Hustlers’, particularly honing in on Lizzo’s appearance (00:54:30). Concluding the episode is an impassioned speech from Nic reprimanding the journalist who showed up unprepared for her Vogue Cover Story interview with Rihanna. Remarking how it is a slap into the face of journalists/writers who would kill to have such an opportunity (01:14:16).

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For this week’s episode, the boys are joined by Steph Achigbu, Marketing Manager at Disturbing LDN. Beginning on a sombre note, Sope pays a #RespectingLegends tribute to the trailblazing Diahann Carroll who passed away last week. During the listens section, a lengthy tangent ensues as the directions of Chris Brown’s and H.E.R’s careers are critically examined with Steph and the boys attempting to make sense of their recent moves. Moving onto the news topics, it has been announced that a celebrity edition of the X-Factor will be coming to TV screens with the likes of Love Island contestants and actors from Coronation Street competing for a recording contract. Next up, it has been rumoured that Skepta and Adele have been dating. Steph and the boys hilariously question the validity of this union and whether it will last. Rounding off the news is the worrying comments made by J-Hus on social media indicating he might be suicidal. Eden leads an impassioned comments on the many pressures artists face from their family, friends, fans and in J-Hus’ case; gang-related rivals and how this can be detrimental to one’s mental health. Concluding the episode is a enlightening and educational interview with Steph. She speaks about her experience working in the music industry in a range of roles that have included marketing, PR and playlist curation. While also commenting on the importance of black people in these spaces needing to humanise themselves and make their knowledge accessible.

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

·  Raphael Saadiq – Instant Vintage

·  Kadeem Tyrell - Elements

·  Patrice Rushen - Now

·  Patrice Rushen - Remind Me (The Classic Elektra Recordings 1978-1984)

·  Ciara - My Love, Ooh Baby, Thug Style, I’m Just Me, Like A Surgeon

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

·  Emotional Oranges – Volume 2

·  Radamiz – Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

·  Daley – The Spectrum

Steph’s Listens for the Week:

·  Kano – Hoodies All Summer

Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!

Enjoy!

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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial

Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike

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