Don't Alert The Stans

Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

For the final episode of the season, the guys are joined by DJ and Presenter Smoothfuego. In addition to appearing on BBC 1xtra several times, he is the founder of 360RnB. Kicking things off this week is a continued look into the lack of diversity in music clubs. Smoothfuego imparts his wisdom, explaining his experiences as a DJ and why this happens (00:04:17). Moving onto the news section, Megan Thee Stallion’s awkward Mother’s Day interview is discussed as the boys consider the lack of research done by journalists today (01:05:00). Britney Spears’ ongoing battles with her mental health and the alleged suspect actions of her family is at the forefront again in the wake that she might retire from music altogether (01:20:00). Wrapping things up is 2019 BET Award nominations as the boys give their predictions on who will reign supreme in each category and question why certain artists were nominated at all (01:31:13).

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

·         Ari Lennox – Shea Butter Baby

·         Megan Thee Stallion – Tina Snow

·         Rico Nasty – Anger Management

·         Vivian Green – A Love Story

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

·         Collard - Unholy

·         Megan Thee Stallion - Fever

·         Emotional Oranges – The Juice, Vol 1

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

·         Tame Implala – Currents

·         WSTRN – Medusa

·         Tyler, The Creator – IGOR

·         Santi – Mandy & The Jungle

Smoothfuego’s Listens for the Week:

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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial

Artwork designed by: @NutCaseStudios

Episode recorded at: @Squaresuite

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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

For this week’s episode, Nic and Sope kick things off having an Ari Lennox appreciation session following the release of her long-awaited debut album (00:02:10). Nic then leads a discussion about the UK club scene and its frequent lack of diversity in the DJ’s sets (00:11:28). Kicking off the news section this week is Justin Bieber’s nonsensical comments not only defending Chris Brown but saying he’s a composite of Michael Jackson and Tupac (01:11:32). Rounding things up is the announcement that Rolling Stone will soon be launching their own set of charts in order to rival Billboard (01:30:12). Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

For this week’s episode, Jay Z’s controversial freestyle about gentrification kicks off the news segment. Eden, Nic and Sope consider whether the backlash is coming from a place of misplaced semantics or is it promoting the idea that black people should mirror the behaviours of white supremacist capitalists (00:21:48). Once again, Chris Brown has involved himself in drama after lashing out at the band CHVRCHES after criticising Marshmello for working with (00:52:15). This then leads to lengthy debate about Chris Brown’s overall career trajectory as the boys weigh up whether Chris has the ability to make a quality album in 2019 and more importantly if he even has quality albums in his discography at the moment (01:05:42). Next up is Remy Ma’s current legal woes in the wake of the news that she turned herself into the police after allegedly violating her probation by assaulting another woman (01:29:30). Concluding the episode is a short and sweet review of the 2019 Billboard Music Awards where Nic has a few choice words for one Taylor Swift and in true Sope form, he praises Mariah Carey for being honoured with the Icon Award (01:40:00). 

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

· Diana Ross – The Boss

· Diana Ross – Lady Sings The Blues Soundtrack

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

· Ramriddlz – Ramreaper

· Eli Sostre- Glass

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

· V – Luv U

· Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn – The Lakes

· Jordan Rakei – Say Something

· Kaiit – Live From Her Room

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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial

Artwork designed by: @NutCaseStudios

Episode recorded at: @Squaresuite

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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

For this week’s episode Eden and Sope hold down the fort as their third limb Nic is away in Oslo. Kicking off the news this week is Wiley’s latest beef with Drake and Giggs which resurfaced after Drake responded to Wiley calling him a ‘culture vulture’ (00:41:47). Next up, the boys assess whether Nicki Minaj departing from her managing team is the necessary change that is needed to breathe new life into her career (00:54:18). In a worrying and sad twists of events, the boys speak on the rumours that Britney Spears is currently in a mental health facility against her own will and speak in-depth about the stipulations of her conservatorship (01:02:15). Last but not least, Sope and Eden are left alone to finally discuss a major source of their rivalry; Beyoncé. The boys share their thoughts on Beyonce’s Netflix documentary ‘Homecoming’ and their thoughts on where she stands in comparison to Michael Jackson (01:13:12). 

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

· Marvin Gaye – You’re The Man

· Anderson .Paak - Ventura

· Jill Scott – Brotha, Try Me, Show Me

· Destiny’s Child – Before I Let Go

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

· N/A

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

· Loyle Carner – Waving But Not Drowning

· Khalid – Free Spirit

· Boogie – Everything’s For Sale

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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial

Artwork designed by: @NutCaseStudios

Episode recorded at: @Squaresuite

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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode the show begins with Eden posing a question to Sope and Nic asking if they have any advice for people interested in getting into music journalism and the politics that come with pitching and commissions (00:10:17). Kicking off the news section this week is Kodak Black’s comments on trying to date Lauren London after she grieves the loss of Nipsey Hussle (00:49:52). Next up the boys celebrate Lil Nas X’s victory on the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Old Town Road’ (00:57:25). The Ella Mai and Jacquees saga continues in light of the shade the former threw at Jacquees for singing ‘Trip’ at Drake’s O2 Arena show. Leading on from this is Sope’s blunt and frank review of Jacquees’ headline show in London (01:07:10). Stormzy’s cancelling his appearance at Snowbombing and his accusations of racial profiling from the festival staff is discussed with the boys lamenting on the universal fear of black men (01:32:22). Closing this week’s episode is the boys reaction to Nipsey Hussle’s emotional and beautiful memorial service (01:46:17). Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: · TLC - Fanmail · Kadeem Tyrell – Take Me  · Steve Lacy – N Side · Amber Mark - Mixer Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Foxy Brown – Chyna Doll · Janelle Monae – I Like That · Popcaan – Inviolable  Eden’s Listens for the Week: · Nipsey Hussle – Victory Lap · Lianne La Havas – Is Your Love Big Enough · Anderson .Paak – Ventura · Sum Yen – Blue Americans Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @NutCaseStudios Episode recorded at: @Squaresuite ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music and Anchor  Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Email – [email protected] 

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For this week’s episode the guys are joined by Drillminister, a controversial Drill artist and political activist who gained national attention after the release of ‘Political Drillin’. A track highlighting the hypocrisy in the violent language used by politicians. Kicking off the news section this week is the boy’s individual thoughts on the death of Nipsey Hussle and their personal relationships to his music (00:13:30). Next up the boys discuss J-Hus’ surprise appearance at Drake’s London concert on Friday, officially signalling his release from prison (0:25:40). Rounding off the episode is a wide-ranging discussion with Drill Minister where they ramble about the innovations in the UK music scene over time, the media’s perception of drill music, its relationship to the rise in knife crime and much more (00:37:05).

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

·  Noname - Telefone

·  Noname – Room 25

·  Noname – Song 31

·  Marvin Gaye – What’s Happenin’ Brother

·  Amel Larrieux – Infinite Possibilities

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

·  Yung Baby Tate – Girls

·  Nipsey Hussle - Victory Lap

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

·  Hamzaa – First Signs of Me

·  Nipsey Hussle – Slauson Boy 2

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Enjoy!

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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial

Artwork designed by: @NutCaseStudios

Episode recorded at: @Squaresuite

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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

For this week’s episode the boys consider the relationship between old-school Hip-Hop conventionalists and the new generation of rappers including Vince Staples, Vic Mensa and Goldink (32:40). Sope has a message for the Fifth Harmony stans regarding the fate of each member’s solo endeavours (58:30). Kicking off the news this week is Kodak Black’s unwarranted and unwanted sexual advances towards the openly gay Young M.A. (01:07:33). Lastly, Daniel Caesar’s comments in defence of YesJulz are discussed by the boys (01:26:06). 

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

· SiR – War

· Elijah Blake – You Are My High

· Megan Thee Stallion – Big Ole Freak

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

· Ayanis – Direction

· Flume featuring JPEGMafia – How to Build a Relationship

• Slowthai - Peace of mind

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

· Maverick Sabre – When I Wake Up

· GeoVarn – Mean

· Koffee - Rapture

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Enjoy!

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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial

Artwork designed by: @NutCaseStudios

Episode recorded at: @Squaresuite

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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

For today’s episode the boys are joined by culture writer Haaniyah Angus better known as Han or Hanxine (@hanxine_). In addition to writing for Vulture and We Are Your Voice, she has written several pieces on her Medium account which have garnered huge traction in the online sphere. Kicking off the news this week, Nic sounds off on Yes Julz comments against Scottie Beam and Karen Civil leading a wider discussion about her position in the Hip-Hop community and anti-blackness (00:23:09). Next up is a Janet Jackson special as the legendary pop icon has been in the news quite a bit recently. Led by Sope they discuss her headlining slot at Glastonbury, her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the pressure she’s receiving from Michael Jackson stans and her family alike for not releasing a statement on the contentious Leaving Neverland documentary (00:49:29). Raz B’s short-lived departure from the B2K reunion is discussed as they discuss the ongoing links between the B2K brand and Chris Stokes who allegedly abused and molested Raz B at the height of their success (00:59:48). Rounding off the episode is a comprehensive discussion with Han focused on the proliferation and history of stan culture, the psychology behind the way stans think and how this manifests in the world of K-Pop (01:22:12).

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

·  Dave - Psychodrama

·  Little Simz – GREY Area

·  Rico Nasty – Nasty

·  Rico Nasty – Key Lime OG and Rojo

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

·  Bad Bunny -  X 100pre

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

·  Santi – Suzie’s Funeral

·  JJ – Strata

·  T-Pain – 1UP

Hanxine’s Listens for the Week:

·  Tierra Whack – Whack World

Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!

Enjoy!

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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial

Artwork designed by: @NutCaseStudios

Episode recorded at: @Squaresuite

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