Don't Alert The Stans

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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Enjoy!

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Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial

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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] 

Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

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

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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-       Eden, Sope and Nic

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

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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 discuss if the western world would welcome virtual artists/bands in comparison to the Asian and K-Pop markets (00:12:15). Chris Brown is shoehorned into the conversation as Eden asks if it’s worth seeing him on tour in 2019 (00:19.05). Led by Sope, the boys share their thoughts on Solange’s polarizing new album ‘When I Get Home’. Breaking down its influences and how it compares to her previous projects (00:40:58). Akala’s Channel 4 interview and the controversy that later ensued on Twitter kicks off the news section this week (01:36:06). Next up the boys address R. Kelly’s interview with Gayle King where he vehemently denied all allegations (01:48:16). In the wake of Kanye West’s drama with EMI, the boys discuss whether this was a tactic engineered by Kris Jenner to get Kanye back in the public’s good graces (02:00:08). Rounding things off is the ongoing fallout and reactions to the Michael Jackson documentary ‘Leaving Neverland’ (02:13:28).

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

· Solange – When I Get Home

· Gary Clark Jr – This Land

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

· Diplo – Europa

· Jay Sean, Asian Doll and Gucci Mane – With You

· Idris Elba, Wiley, Stefflon Don and Sean Paul – Boasty

· 2 Chainz – Rap or Go to the League

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

· Dave – Psychodrama

· Little Simz – GREY Area

· Sir Sriram - Entropy

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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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! 

Last week was relatively slow one news wise - at least by the boys’ standard. No one was really moved by any of the major topics that buzzed around the music landscape in the last 7 days. Consequently, the episode structure is looser. Before officially kicking off the news section Eden asks Sope and Nic for their thoughts on whether artists in the UK are victims of incorrect genre categorizations (00:47:46). The boys then move onto the announcement that the Jonas Brothers are reuniting for a new album and share their thoughts on the new single ‘Sucker’ (01:08:48). A swift sidetrack sees the boys discuss the short-lived fame of OSH and what they think is next for people like him and Loz (01:16:46). The big elephant in the room is finally addressed as the boys once and for all offer their two pence on R. Kelly’s sexual abuse and child pornography changes (01:21:23). Next up Eden and Nic discuss their wider grievances with Ariana Grande’s persona in the midst of the recent controversy about her headlining Manchester Pride (01:48:55). Leading to a debate of what a ‘stan’ is and means (02:05:04). Lastly, the boys discuss the changing face and shifting connotations associated with performing in Vegas following the announcement that Drake will be hosting his own his residency there later this year (02:08:42). 

Not one to miss! 

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

·  Kehlani – While We Wait

·  Kehlani – Sweet Sexy Savage

· India Arie - Worthy

·  India Arie – Voyage to India

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

· Lil Pump – Harverd Dropout

· Tierra Whack – Clones

·  Ms Banks – Snack

·  Little Simz - Wounds

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

· Pale Waves – My Mind Makes Noise

· Snoh Aalegra – Feels

· ELHAE – Trouble in Paradise

For anyone triggered by the R. Kelly segment:

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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 Jesse Bernard (@marvinscorridor). A well-renowned journalist/writer/photographer who has written for FACT, Brick Magazine, Shortlist, Noisey, The Independent and many other platforms. He also works as a contributing editor for TRENCH Magazine. Kicking off the news this week, the boys sign off on the 2019 Brit Awards discussing the recipients of each award, Pink’s special achievement award and the lack of black artists nominated (00:53:24). Following on from this, the guys share their thoughts on the announcement that Soundcloud will now have a feature for that allows up and coming artists the chance to have their music distributed to streaming services including Spotify and Apple (01:23:10). Rounding off the episode is an in-depth discussion with Jesse as Nic, Eden and Sope pick his brain about a variety of topics such as the void TRENCH Magazine fills in the editorial landscape, whether there are more opportunities for black journalists in America compared to England, why the UK has a fickle relationship with R&B artists, who have been his favourite people to interview and so much more (01:31:50).

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

·  Denzel Himself - Be There/Higher

·  Denzel Himself - Baphoment James

·  Chaka Khan - Hello Happiness

·  Natalie Cole - Natalie Live!

Nicolas’s Listens for the Week:

·  Black Atlass – Pain & Pleasure

·  Ebhoni - TGM

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

·  Mulherin – Human Nature

·  Danileigh – The Plan

·  Toro Y Moi – Outer Peace

Jesse’s Listens for the Week:

·  Children of Zeus – Travel Light

·  Swindle – No More Normal

·  DJ Quik – Just Like Compton / Got That Feeling

·  Giggs – Big Bad

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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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

ISSA NEW SEASON!!!

For the first episode of Season 2, it is a Grammys’ special as Eden, Nic and Sope share their thoughts on the night’s winners and losers (35:38), the performances (01:46:46) and all the controversy that ensued following the show (01:56:31). Rounding off the show is a quick delving into the storm surrounding 21 Savage, Justine Skye and Sheck Wes (01:59:00).

Not one to miss!

Sope’s Listens for the Week:

·  VanJess – Silk Canvas

·  Azekel – Our Father

·  Ariana Grande – thank u, next

Nicolas’ Listens for the Week:

·  Dreezy – Big Dreez

·  Lucky Daye – II

·  Boogie – Everything’s for Sale

Eden’s Listens for the Week:

·  Drake – So Far Gone

·  Nipsey Hussle – Victory Lap

·  Choker - HoneyBloom

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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