Don't Alert The Stans

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November 30, 2021'RAY-BANS & PAYOLA' (The BRIT Awards Remove Gendered Categories, 2022 GRAMMY Nominations, A Dissection of Cleo Sol's 'Mother')
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, Eden and Sope are palpably indifferent to the news agenda as multiple award shows are in the mix for a plethora of different reasons. Nonetheless before that, a long overdue dissection and discussion about Cleo Sol’s impeccable album ‘Mother’ commences the proceedings. Eden and Sope share the many ways it’s resonated with them since its release (00:15:31). Kicking off the award-centric news agenda is the BRIT Awards who’ve announced that they will be scrapping gendered categories going forward to be more inclusive and gender-neutral (00:33:50). Off the back of this, Sope lambasts the BRITS for introducing a new category that will see pop and R&B acts competing against one another (00:47:51). Closing out the episode is the 2022 GRAMMY nominations. Rather than going through almost every single category like they usually do, Sope and Eden decide to single out the inclusion of artists they’re really happy for. While also airing out their confusion and shock at some of the other artists who were decorated with nominations this year. Sparking yet another conversation as to whether H.E.R. is an industry plant or not (00:54:33).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
Adele - 30

Admas - Sons Of Ethiopia

Tiwa Savage Feat Amaarae - Tales By Moonlight

Christina Aguilera - Pa Mis Muchachas

KAYTRANADA - Intimidated

Samoht - Yang

Denzel Himself - M.T.V.
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
Cleo Sol - Mother

The Strokes - The New Abnormal
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
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1 hr 24 min
November 23, 2021'SKATE AIN'T IT' (Silk Sonic Album Review, The Adele Phenomenon, Universal Music Tightens Re-Recording Guidelines)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, an impromptu but comprehensive review of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak’s joint ‘Silk Sonic’ project results in a rant from Sope on the rollout and the relative monotony of their sound (00:42:24). In response to Taylor Swift’s massive success with the re-recordings of ‘Fearless’ and ‘Red’, Universal Music have imposed tighter and more restrictive guidelines for artists who would like to follow suit and re-gain control of their artistry after their respective contracts end (01:03:19). Adele’s 4th studio album ‘30’ is officially out and it’s safe to say it was one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Inspiring Eden and Sope to dissect what they call ‘The Adele phenomenon’. Looking at her journey and how she’s reached gargantuan levels of superstardom (01:18:00). As the episode rounds down, Eden makes sure to give his condolences to slain rapper Young Dolph who was murdered last week (01:38:00).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
Luther Vandross - Make You A Believer + For The Sweetness Of Your Love

Aretha Franklin - Jump To It

Katy B - Peace & Offerings + Power On Me

Lynda Dawn - Roses + At First Light

Tania Maria - Brasil With My Soul

Maxwell - Of
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
CKay - love nwantiti

Amine - TWOPOINTFIVE

Silk Sonic - An Evening With Silk Sonic

Capella Gray - GYALIS

Kings Of Leon - Only By The Night

Kings Of Leon - When You See Yourself
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
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1 hr 40 min
November 16, 2021‘FREE THE REALNESS’ (Britney Spears Is Free, ASTROWORLD Festival Fall Out + Missy Elliott x Hollywood Walk Of Fame)
***DISCLAIMER*** --- We had some issues with sound during the recording of this episode. Please bear with us as you listen this week and we'll rectify these discrepancies next week and beyond.
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
After the longest hiatus in the show’s history thus far, Don’t Alert The Stans is officially back for Season 7. This mini-run of episodes will only feature Sope and Eden, as Nic takes time out for a mental health break. He explains in further detail how he is and that he’ll be back in 2022 (00:00:44). Kicking off the news agenda is the legendary maverick Missy Elliott who was recently awarded with a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame for her indelible contributions to the world of music (00:36:50). In a historic turn of events, Britney Spears’ controversial conservatorship has officially been terminated. Meaning for the first time in 13 years, she is now able to make her own financial, medical, personal, and professional decisions. In the midst of rejoicing at the wonderful news, Sope puts forward a notion about looking at the underdiscussed positives of stan culture. Highlighting that her legion of fans worldwide who kickstarted the #FreeBritney movement are arguably a huge and integral reason as to why Britney was able to freed (00:44:20). Closing out the show is a solemn and emotionally raw dissection of the various stories that have been pouring in since the tragedy at ASTROWORLD festival. Which to date has claimed the lives of 9 people and resulted in over 300 injuries and hospitalisations. Looking at the way the situation has been dealt with PR-wise, allegations of rioting and crowd surges at Travis’ previous concerts and the need for better safety regulations at music festivals in general (01:08:35).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
Sade - ‘Why Can’t We Live Together’, ’Sally’, ‘Maureen’ + ’Tar Baby'

Chaka Khan - 'Night Moods' + 'And The Melody Still Lingers On (Night In Tunisia)'

Chaka Khan - 'Be Bop Medley'

Sugababes - 'Lush Life' + 'Run For Cover (MNEK Remix)'

SHERELLE - 'JUNGLE TEKNAH'

JVCK James - 'Love In The Club'
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
Francis & The Lights - 'Farewell, Starlite'

Nipsey Hussle - 'Slauson Boy 2'

Mos Def - 'Black On Both Sides'

LÉON – ‘Dancer'
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1 hr 25 min
September 24, 2021 UPDATE: WHERE HAVE WE BEEN??
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
In this one-off short, we reveal why we've been away, when we're coming back and our individual journeys.
Speak soon.
DATS TEAM
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6 min
June 14, 2021‘KANGAROO FABRIC’ (GoldLink Disses Sheck Wes, VERZUS Announces Eve Vs Trina + Bow Wow Vs Soulja Boy, Snoop Dogg Appointed as Def Jam’s Executive & Strategic Consultant)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For the final episode of Season 6, it’s just Sope and Eden as Nic is feeling unwell. During the listens section, X-Factor alumni Shayne Ward and Leona Lewis have their careers randomly put under the microscope as a result of Eden’s recommendations 26:41). Kicking off the news agenda is VERZUS who have announced their newest battles between Eve and Trina in addition to Bow Wow and Soulja Boy. Puzzled, Sope considers whether these particular match ups make sense (41:12). Next up is GoldLink who used the announcement of his upcoming album ‘HARAM’ to once again fire lyrical shots at Sheck Wes, who at this point he’s been feuding with for a few years (01:02:55). Closing out the show is Snoop Dogg who’s been appointed as Def Jam’s new executive and strategic consultant. Sope notes that this partnership will only reap good fruit if he’s actually dedicated to working and building the artists on his roster. As opposed to it being a cosmetic role, leading to a conversation about Kanye West and Beyonce’s respective fashion lines. Looking at whether they are truly passionate about these projects or are they just boutique celebrity side hustles for the purpose of brand expansion (01:12:54).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
Children of Zeus - Balance

Tiffany Evans - All Me

Lalah Hathaway - Let Go

Faith Evans - Something About Faith

Faith Evans - Faithfully
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
Children of Zeus - Balance

Mereba - Rider

Shayne Ward - Breathless, If That’s Okay With You, No U Hang Up

Eva Cassidy - Fields Of Gold
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1 hr 30 min
June 07, 2021'BRATZ DOLLS & ICE LOLLIES’ (RapCaviar’s Mount Rushmore List of 2010s Rappers, Mary J. Blige’s ‘My Life’ Documentary, Swizz Beatz Calls Out Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown Taking A Break From Music)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For the penultimate episode of Season 6, an impromptu conversation about the history and erasure of black rock indie musicians comes to the fore following Nic’s recommendation of Willow Smith’s new single Transparent Soul (30:08). Officially kicking off the news agenda this week is Mary J. Blige who’s partnered with Amazon Prime for a documentary centred on her 1994 classic and era defining sophomore album ‘My Life’ (42:40). In news that is music to Sope’s ears, Chris Brown has shared that he’s not in an immediate rush to release a new album and would rather wait until he feels his fans truly miss him (50:33). Swizz Beatz who in recent months has emerged as a corny and exasperating figure has called out Justin Timberlake to do a VERZUS battle to make up for his “crimes” against black culture (58:15). Closing out the show is an extensive conversation about RapCaviar who named Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Nicki Minaj as the Mount Rushmore rappers of the 2010s. Sope, Eden and Nic discuss in-depth the criteria for the list and weigh up if this line-up is wholly indicative of Hip-Hop’s cultural landscape across that decade (01:08:16).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
Juls - Chance

Michelle Williams - Journey To      Freedom + Do You Know

Teedra Moses - Make Me, California      Vibes, Clair Voyant

Alicia Keys - Troubles,      Goodbye, Butterflyz, Typewriter, I Won't (Crazy World)

Dawn Richard - Boomerang
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
Tora-I - Serial

Emotional Oranges Feat. Becky G – Down To Miami

Willow Smith - Transparent Soul
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
Beres Hammond - Music Is Life

Sam Wills - Breathe

SiR - Chasing Summer

((( O ))) - ((( 2 )))
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1 hr 51 min
June 01, 2021'IMPACT VS LEGACY' (20 Years of Songs In A Minor, 2021 BET Awards Nominations, Nas x Mass Appeal/The Orchard, BTS Streaming Milestone Usurped By Spotify)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, the news agenda begins with a #RespectingLegends discussion around Alicia Keys’ performance at the Billboard Music Awards. She took to the stage to perform a medley of tracks from her classic debut album ‘Songs In A Minor’ commemorating it’s 20th anniversary (29:17). Next up is Nas who has announced that his independent label imprint Mass Appeal Records has inked a new strategic and distribution partnership with The Orchard, a subsidiary of Sony Music (39:10). Much to the dismay of BTS’ fervent and overzealous fanbase, Spotify has discounted 10 million streams from the initial 24-hour tally of their new single ‘Butter’ because of artificial activity (48:08). Closing out the episode is a wide-ranging conversation about the 2021 BET Award nominations with each of the boys sharing their predicted winners and losers across many of the categories (01:06:13). Upon seeing H.E.R.’s nomination in the ‘Best Gospel Song’ category, Sope and Eden open up a debate about the long-running rumours that H.E.R. is an industry plant (01:30:33).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
Kadeem Tyrell - Simple Man

Labelle - Chamelon

Mereba - Rider

Doja Cat & SZA - Kiss Me More

Lauryn Hill - Tell Him
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
Mustafa - When Smoke Rises

Mustafa - The Hearse

Mustafa - Stay Alive

No Tourists - Ultraviolet
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
Children Of Zeus - Travel Light

The Whispers - More Of The Night
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1 hr 49 min
May 24, 2021 'THE REAL IS BACK PT. 2’ (Review of J. Cole’s The Off Season, BET’s New Girl Group Reality Show, T.I. and Tiny Investigated by the LAPD)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, it’s finally a full house as Eden, Sope and Nic are together again as a trio for the first time in over a month. Kicking off the news agenda this week is T.I. and Tiny who are now being investigated by the LAPD over unrelenting sexual assault allegations. As a response to the accusations, T.I. has released a new single ‘What It’s Come To’ lambasting their accusers (41:35). A year following a viral clip showing 3LW’s Kiely Williams and Destiny Child’s Farrah Franklin engaging in a shade fest, which was later revealed to be from an aborted reality show pilot, BET have announced that the show has now been picked up and is set to air in June. Starring ex-members from groups like 702, Blaque, Total, Cherish, Danity Kane and more (53:23). Rounding out this week’s episode is a sequel to the J. Cole centred ‘Groupchat Convo’ which began with Eden and Sope a few weeks ago. With Nic back in the fray, the boys delve into an comprehensive discussion about his new album ‘The Off Season’. While Sope focuses on why musically it misses the mark, Eden and Nic dissect the project as a wider extension of the person and man J. Cole has grown into over the last decade. Examining his politics, financial stature and consistent misogyny (01:03:00).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
Xscape - Off The Hook
J. Cole - The Off Season
Nicki Minaj - Beam Me Up Scotty
Stevie Wonder - Fulfillingness' First Finale
LSDXOXO - Dedicated 2 Disrespect
En Vogue - Let It Flow
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
Latto - The Biggest
KAM-BU - Dumpling
Malibu Mitch - I Like What I Like
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
Iman Omari - Energy
Robin Thicke - On Earth, and in Heaven
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2 hr 12 min
May 17, 2021'SMOKE FOR EVERYONE’ (Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s BBC Documentary, SWV Verzuz Xscape, Tank Going Deaf, 2021 Brit Awards)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, Eden and Sope hold it down as a duo once again as Nic is absent. Kicking off the news agenda this week is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who have officially announced that Tina Turner, Jay Z, LL Cool J, Clarence Avant and Gil-Scott Heron will be among their newest inductees (34:00). One week on from Sope singing the praises of Tank and his catalogue, the R&B veteran has revealed that he is going completely deaf in his right ear and starting to lose hearing in his left ear (42:05). Brimming with happiness, excitement and admiration, Sope offers an emphatic and comprehensive review of the latest VERZUS battle between legendary girl groups SWV and Xscape (46:08). Despite a lack of care from both Eden and Sope, they close out this week’s proceedings by discussing this year’s BRIT Awards. Delving into the logic behind those who won and lost (01:00:18) before taking an impassioned detour to discuss Leigh Anne Pinnock of Little Mix’s documentary ‘Race, Pop & Power’ which aired on BBC last week (01:09:36).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
SWV - I Missed Us

D’Angelo - Alright

Stevie Wonder - Fulfillingness' First Finale

Jessie Ware - What’s Your Pleasure

Xscape - Work Me Slow + Can’t Hang
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
Alabama Shakes - Sound & Color

J. Cole - The Off Season

Kano - Hoodies All Summer

Hira - Y

Lianne La Havas - Seven Times (Wu-Lu Remix)
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1 hr 31 min
May 10, 2021'THE REAL IS BACK’ (Tion Wayne x Russ Millions Top UK Singles Chart, J. Cole Announces New Album, Joint Tory Lanez & Chris Brown Project, Black Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame)
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!
For this week’s episode, Eden and Sope hold it down as a duo while Nic takes another week off to regroup. Kicking off the news agenda this week is Tion Wayne and Russ Millions whose collaborative single ‘Body’ has topped the UK Singles Chart. Becoming the first ever drill song to achieve this feat (35:00). Next up it has been announced that the likes of Quincy Jones, James Brown, Missy Elliott, Beyonce, Usher and many others are among the inaugural inductees of the Black Music and Entertainment Hall Of Fame. A first-of-its-kind tribute to the trailblazing artists, iconic entertainers, and legendary luminaries who have impacted black culture at large. (42:02) Tory Lanez’s lack of shame continues to take heed as he has revealed that he has a joint album with Chris Brown in the works. Rather than focusing on the obvious downsides to this controversial pairing, Sope uses this topic to speak out against Chris Brown’s lack of musical growth and the immaturity that continues to pervade his new releases (49:55). Closing the episode is a return to the ‘Groupchat Convo’ format where Eden and Sope use the announcement regarding J. Cole’s imminent new album to discuss their thoughts on what they need from Cole this time round and why some of his previous projects like ‘4 Your Eyez Only’ and ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story’ fell short (01:03:02).
Not one to miss!
Sope’s Listens For The Week:
Little Simz - Woman

Little Simz - Introvert

JoJo - good to know (Deluxe)

Rochelle Jordan - Play With The Changes

TGT - Hurry

Tank - Foreplay, If That’s What It Takes, Somebody Else, Already In Love
Nic’s Listens For The Week:
N/A
Eden’s Listens For The Week:
James Fauntleroy - Monin

Coldplay - Higher Power

Jaz Karis - Let Me Down

Common - Let Love

Lucky Daye - Table For Two

Kenyon Dixon - Loving You
India COVID-19 Relief Resources + Support:
https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/indian-charities-to-support-those-affected-by-the-coronavirus-crisis

https://covid.giveindia.org/oxygen/
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1 hr 19 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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