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Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, the boys are joined by Joey Akan, one of the leading voices covering contemporary African music. A journalist, writer and media consultant, Joey is the Founder/CEO of Afrobeats Intelligence. He has also contributed to the likes of The Fader, The New York Times, OkayAfrica, Highsnobiety, CNN, DJ Booth and many others. As there is no news agenda this week, the boys dedicate the lion share of this week’s episode to an in-depth interview with Joey where they discuss the milestones and watershed moments that led to Afrobeats current renaissance. Elsewhere they muse on the influence and impact of US/UK artists borrowing from African music on African nations itself, the perception of lesser known and lesser acclaimed African genres like alte, gqom, highlife and juju and much more! (43:04). Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: Durand Bernarr – Dur& RILEY - BGE Nic’s Listens for the Week: 21 Savage x Metro Boomin - Savage Mode III Eden’s Listens for the Week: Bryson Tiller – Anniversary dvsn – A Muse In Her Feeligns Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, the boys kick things off by celebrating the return of Channel U. A childhood staple in all their lives, the boys reflect on their memories and experiences with the channel, while putting forth ideas about how they should position themselves in 2020 (00:19:20). Lupe Fiasco caused enormous debate among Hip-Hop purists and Gen Z fans online when he tweeted that he’s a better lyricist than Kendrick Lamar. Spurring a discussion about what constitutes “real lyricism” and whether elitist and classist ideals play a part these designations (00:38:30). Acclaimed music institution Rolling Stone recently unveiled their new and revised list of the ‘The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time’, updating the so-called definitive music canon to be more inclusive of people of colour and women. The boys revel in the some of the new additions of particular artists and genres, but they also point out the arbitrary nature of lists like this. What purpose do they serve in this day and age? (01:08:02). Rounding off the episode this week is Tory Lanez who has controversially decided to address the Megan Thee Stallion allegations by releasing an album of passive-aggressive and self-centred tracks (01:41:03). Sope’s Listens for the Week: Durand Bernarr – Dur& Devin Morrison - Bussin Devin Morrison - Kiss Pieces of A Dream - Warm Weather Nic’s Listens for the Week: J.I the Prince of N.Y – Painless J.I the Prince of N.Y – Hood Scars 2 J.I the Prince of N.Y – Proud Of Me Slayter – Up The Score feat. 22Gz & Maxo Kream Slayter – Who Gone Love You Eden’s Listens for the Week: Raveena - Lucid Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, Eden sets off proceedings by asking Sope a series of questions pertaining to his day to day experiences as a Black man working in Music PR (00:04:56). During the listens section, a spontaneous discussion surrounding Ne-Yo is sparked as the boys ponder over why he fell off and why he’s not celebrated in the same manner as Usher, Chris Brown or Trey Songz (00:44:01). Kicking off the news section this week is the latest edition of #VERZUZ which saw Gladys Knight go head to head with Patti LaBelle. As the resident uncle of the show, Sope reels off both his favourite moments and his displacement at some of the track selections (00:58:09). It is becoming more and more apparent that various media and music companies are starting to become one in the same. The recent acquisition of Hip-Hop DX by Warner Music brings into question, ideas about re-establishing gatekeepers and the free market (01:15:16). Rounding up the episode is none other than Kanye West. Eden & Sope manage to comb through oodles of his tweets to examine his recent revelations about the thorny contracts he’s attempting to exit. While also looking at how his mental health and polarising reputation makes it hard for people to take him seriously even though he’s shining a light on issues that deserve attention (01:40:05). Sope’s Listens for the Week: · Khruangbin - Moredchai · Ledisi - The Wild Card · Toni Braxton - Spell My Name · Ne-Yo - Drinks Up Nic’s Listens for the Week: · N/A Eden’s Listens for the Week: Durand Bernarr - Dur8 Usher - Bad Habits Devin Morrison Feat. Alex Isley - Kiss Devin Morrison - Bussin Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, the boys are joined by Stefan Bertin who works as a celebrity hairstylist and groomer. Previous clients include Letitia Wright, Kehlani, Alexandra Burke, Katy Perry, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Gucci, Farfetch, Chanel and more. Kicking off this week’s news agenda is a story that illuminates Sope and Stefan’s mutual bond as Uncle’s; the announcement that soul legends Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle will be going head to head for the next #VERZUS (27:09). Tory Lanez has finally broken his silence regarding the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion and his response has been received less than favourably (44:55). The 2020 Rated Awards recently took place and as Nic reads out the nominees/winners, it’s evident that Eden is confused at some of the artists who were crowned this year (1:03:00). Rounding up this week’s episode is an in-depth interview with Stefan where he discusses the historic ties between music and iconic hairstyles over the years, the importance hair plays in the development of an artist’s image and marketing, his blossoming working relationship with Letitia Wright and his adoration for Mary J. Blige and Ledisi (1:45:17). Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: SZA – Hit Different SZA - CTRL Disclosure – ENERGY Victoria Monet - Moment Nic’s Listens for the Week: · Galimatias – Renaissance Boy Eden’s Listens for the Week: Murkage Dave – Murkage Dave Saved My Life Khruangbin - Mordechai Stefan’s Listens for the Week: Toni Braxton – Spell My Name Ledisi – The Wild Card Brasstracks – Golden Ticket Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! In this weeks episode, Nic and Eden celebrate as Nic publishes new pieces for The Face, and Paper Magazine. As the episode progresses the boys discuss finding your purpose in your career and the controversy following Joe Budden’s allegations against Spotify. This leads to a conversation about ownership, and the dangers of the music and podcast industry when you are negotiating long-term contracts without understanding your positioning. Following this the boys discuss the Adele controversy and whether it could be classified as appropriation or appreciation. As the conversation continues they then delve into Britney Spears conservatorship issues, as she backs the #FreeBritney movement, and lastly the boys discuss the growing war between tech giants as Amazon, Google, Spotify and Youtube battle for your attention, data and more. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! After a nearly three-month hiatus, Eden, Sope and Nic are back! Season 5 is finally here and is rightly kicking off with a jam-packed episode. Proceedings begin on a sombre note as the boys express their feelings about the sudden death of Chadwick Boseman (02:23). During the listen’s session, Eden and Nic have an in-depth discussion around the many shortcomings on Burna Boy’s new album ‘Twice As Tall’ (16:30). The unexpected announcement that R&B legends and long-term rivals Brandy and Monica will be coming together to participate in the latest edition of #VERZUZ sets off this week’s news agenda (37:31). Next up is 50 Cent, who once again has caused a stir online following comments stating that cancel culture appears to target straight men. (50:35). Rounding off the episode is a news topic that transitions into the return of #GroupchatConvos. Aaliyah’s estate has announced that they have begun preliminary discussions which could see Aaliyah’s catalogue finally make its way to streaming services. Off the back of this, Sope leads a discussion venting his frustrations about social media users who use Aaliyah’s death to berate and delegitimise other female artists such as Beyonce, Rihanna, Ciara and Ashanti (1:11:19). Sope’s Listens for the Week: N/A Nic’s Listens for the Week: · Bree Runway - Gucci · Mulatto – Queen Of Da Souf Eden’s Listens for the Week: · Nines - Crabs in a Bucket · Burna Boy – Twice As Tall · Jayla Darden- Ideas, Vol 2 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! In circumstances that almost made it impossible, we have reached the season finale! Kicking off Season 4’s conclusion is the controversy surrounding Capital Xtra’s Yinka Bokinni and Shayna Marie Birch-Campbell. The two breakfast show hosts have criticised their parent company Global Radio for not taking a strong enough stance on the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Next up is Austin Daboh who has left his role at Apple Music for an Executive Vice President position at Atlantic Records UK. Led by Nic, the boys consider what a black man in such a high-powered role will mean for the landscape of black music in England. Rounding up the episode is The Recording Academy who have announced a number of puzzling changes to the names of several GRAMMY categories. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: • Beverley Knight – Who I Am • Toni Braxton - I Don't Want To (Frankie Knuckles Original Edited Mix) • Buddy - Black 2 • Azealia Banks - Black Madonna Nic’s Listens for the Week: • Lil Yachty – Lil Boat 3 • Pop Smoke Feat. Rowdy Rebel – Make It Rain • Hare Sqeuad Feat. EDEN – DISLOYAL WTF • Novelist – Stay With Me Eden’s Listens for the Week: • Pa Salieu – Betty • Pa Salieu – Hit The Block • Pa Salieu – Frontline • Ginette Claudette – Onto Something • Tamu Oaks – Red Curtains Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, the ongoing racial tensions clamouring the world at present, once again trickle into the show’s itinerary. Kicking off this week’s news agenda, is the #BlackOutTuesday movement that took place across the music industry. Eden, Nic & Sope share their concerns around its legitimacy and how it can effectively play a part in the fight for black liberation. The self-proclaimed ‘Da Baddest Bitch’ Trina was in hot water this past week, when she voiced her disgust at the Miami #BlackLivesMatter protests and riots in support of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Rounding up the news junket this week, is the announcement that Republic Records have decided that they are to completely do away with the racially-coded term ‘urban’ at every facet of the company. Not one to miss! To send us a voicenote, use this link: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message Sope’s Listens for the Week: Fred Hammond - A Closer Walk, A Song of Strength Mary J Blige – I Never Wanna Live Without You Kirk Franklin - Revolution, Silver & Gold Solange – A Seat At The Table Donny Hathaway & Roberta Flack - Be Real Black For Me, Come Ye Disconsolate. Nic’s Listens for the Week: Gunna - Wunna Chiiild – Synthetic Soul Eden’s Listens for the Week: Kano – Hoodies All Summer @Theyhavetherange – Instagram Profile Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, Eden, Nic & Sope break away from their regularly light-hearted disposition to express support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement. The boys individually share their thoughts on the recent murders of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, Belly Mujinga and Ahmaud Arbery. Circling back to regular proceedings, the news agenda begins with the news that Megan Thee Stallion has finally topped the Billboard Hot 100 with the remix of ‘Savage’ featuring Beyoncé. Next up, the boys debate the significance of a massive Hip-Hop conglomerate like Def Jam Recordings opening a subsidiary of their label dedicated to African artists. Closing the episode is an in-depth dissection of Doja Cat’s official response(s) to the many allegations of white supremacist and self-hating behaviour surrounding her in the last few weeks. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: Chante Moore - Wey U Lucky Daye Feat. Chronixx & Medisun - Roll Some Mo Reggae Remix Lucky Daye - Shoulda Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: Tems - These Days Eden’s Listens for the Week: Ms Dynamite - A Little Deeper Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Episode audio edited by: @TonySupremeuk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: Brent Faiyaz – Fuck The World Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: D Smoke – Black Habits Eden’s Listens for the Week: Common - Be Moses’s Listens for the Week: The Family Circle – The Family Circle Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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: Luke James – To Feel Love/d SiR – Chasing Summer Various Artists - Queen & Slim Soundtrack Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: Mulatto – Hit The Latto Cautious Clay – Blood Type Eden’s Listens for the Week: · Mnelia – Say Yeah · Bokee Barbs – Rockout · Kano – Hoodies All Summer · Khai – M.A.D. · Ye Ali – TrapHouseJodeci2 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans ReplyForward --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: Gallant - Sweet Insomnia Jill Scott Feat. BJ The Chicago Kid - Beautiful Love J Hus - Big Conspiracy Maxwell - Eachhoureachsecondeachminuteeachday: Of My Life Syleena Johnson - Another Relationship D’Angelo - Voodoo Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: Beam - 95 Jhay Cortez - Famouz Yxng Bane - Gang Shit Eden’s Listens for the Week: Beam - 95 SiR - Chasing Summer The Isle Of Queens - Cyanca 2017 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
*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 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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). Not one to miss! 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 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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 Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans ReplyForward --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, the boys kick things off by talking about how Summer Walker’s debut album ‘Over It’ has surpassed Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ to be the most streamed album of all time by a female R&B artist. Sope & Nic debate about how this has come to be, breaking down the reasons why she has had such a strong breakthrough. Next up, it has been announced that Ben Cook, the president of Atlantic Records UK has been forced to step down after claims that he dressed up in blackface has resurfaced. Fredo was suspiciously and randomly arrested not long after flashing over £50k on Snapchat. Eden uses this story to frame Fredo as a cautionary tale to UK rappers who are being watched and are under surveillance by the police. Rounding off the episode is the latest chapter in the ongoing saga surrounding Lizzo’s hit song ‘Truth Hurts’. It has now come to light that two producers who worked on the demo that would eventually become the hit song are yet to be paid for their contributions. While also confirming that Mina Lioness’ viral tweet was indeed cited as inspiration for its most infamous line. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: · Rapsody – Eve · Robert Glasper – Fuck Yo Feelings Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Ice Cube - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted Eden’s Listens for the Week: · Kano - Hoodies All Summer · Wale - Wow...That's Crazy · Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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). Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: • Mereba – Stay Tru Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: • 2 Chainz – NCAA • Wale Feat Meek Mill & Rick Ross - Routine Eden’s Listens for the Week: • Summer Walker – Over It • 808Ink – Noisy Neighbours • Jvck James – 4AM Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
***DISCLAIMER*** We are aware that during the Brit Awards discussion, we used the wrong pronouns when referring to Sam Smith. We apologise to all who may be offended and we can ensure that this will not happen again. Eden, Sope and Nic ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! After an unintentional hiatus due to technical difficulties, Sope, Nic and Eden are back to deliver another entertaining episode. A #RespectingLegends celebration of Brandy kicks off this week’s proceedings as Sope highlights the 25th anniversary of Brandy’s self-titled album and her vast influence on modern R&B music. Opening the news section is the announcement that the Brit Awards will potentially axe gendered categories for their 2021 ceremony onwards to accommodate non-binary artists like Sam Smith who has now decided to be referred to be they/them. The fallout from Lizzo accusing a Postmates employee of stealing her food continues as it comes out that the employee in question is now fearing for her life and is afraid to leave her house. Eden proceeds to put her blast claiming that she has a penchant to work against black women. Remy Ma is once again in hot water for being a rape apologist and patriarchal princess after likening rape victims who accept compensation to prostitutes. Rounding out the episode is the news that Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will be headlining the Superbowl Halftime Show in 2020. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: · Raphael Saadiq – Jimmy Lee · Mahalia – Love & Compromise · Zilo – Gorgeous · BROCKHAMPTON – GINGER · Brandy - Brandy Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · DaBaby – Kirk · Kojey Radical – Cashmere Tears Eden’s Listens for the Week: · D Mills – Agape · Ye Ali – Private Suite 2 · Snoh Aalegra – Ugh, Those Feels Again · Brandy – When You Touch Me Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans ReplyForward --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, Sope returns from San Francisco and true to form kicks off the episode by #RespectingLegends. Leading a tribute to the late songwriter/producer LaShawn Daniels who helmed songs for the likes of Brandy, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Destiny’s Child, Blaque and more, shining a light on his indelible contributions to R&B music (00:13:20). Unsurprisingly, Wiley’s antics make their way onto the agenda yet again as he continues his tirade against Drake. This time due to vocal clearance issues with Popcaan who is signed to Drake’s OVO imprint (00:17:52). Next up is a discussion on the wider societal implications regarding Mac Miller’s fatal drug-dealer being arrested and charged (00:43:04). Tekashi 6ix9ine is back in the headlines as details pertaining to the proceedings of his upcoming trial become increasingly public where he is set to testify against several members of the Nine Trey Bloods gang (00:50:09). A brief conversation about the news that Megan Thee Stallion has signed a management deal with Roc Nation soon follows (01:01:16). Rounding out the episode is a biting dissection about *that* kiss between Camilla Cabello and Shawn Mendes, questioning whether their relationship is genuine or the work of music industry politics (01:04:54). Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: • Steve Lacy - Apollo XXI • SiR - Chasing Summer • Rapsody - Eve • Teedra Moses - California Vibes • Teedra Moses - Cognac & Conversations Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: • Da Brat – Funkdafied Eden’s Listens for the Week: • Mahalia – Love & Compromise • Post Malone – Hollywood’s Bleeding Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, the boys are missing a limb as Sope is in San Francisco for the week. Eden and Nic power through, first celebrating a year of 'Don't Alert The Stans' and echoing the importance of teamwork. Soon after, the pair discuss the importance of album campaigns as a part of a segway, noting the success of Kano and Ghetts' rollouts. The news of the week shortly follows, with Eden spotlighting Brent Faiyaz and his abilities to gain money as an artist through streaming and strategic touring. Nic then tackles Lana Del Ray's reactions to a mixed review via NPR. Lil Nas X is then focused on, with Nic and Eden both mocking Kevin Hart's responses to him on 'The Shop'. Lastly, both of co-hosts articulate their exhaustion with Nicki Minaj and her latest antics. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: NA Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Rihanna - Rated R · IDK - Is He Real? · EARTHGANG - Mirrorland Eden’s Listens for the Week: · WSTRN – WSTRN Season Vol 2 · Headie One - Music x Road Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans Email – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, the boys are joined by Social Media Manager Jonathan Richard. Jonathan has previously ran social media accounts for the likes of Jamiroquai, Tom Walker, Hozier, KISS Radio and many others. Kicking off the news this week is Wiley as once again he’s found himself embroiled in a one sided beef. This time with Ed Sheeran who he claims is using Grime for clout. Next up, Lizzo’s much debated accusation that she stole her ‘100% That Bitch’ line from @MinaLioness. The boys discuss whether its fair to say that Lizzo really stole the tweet and the potential legalities. Closing the news this is week is a lengthy review of the 2019 VMA’s, where the boys share their thoughts on the winners and losers while also praising Missy Elliott and Normani’s performances. Rounding off the show is an comprehensive interview with Jonathan Richard. The boys quiz him on his early experiences with social media, transitioning into the music industry, artists/brands who are using social media effectively, how the internet would have impacted artists back in the day and more. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: Barney Artist – Home Is Where The Art Is · Barney Artist – Bikes Are Bikes · Kehlani – While We Wait · Leela James - Rain Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Justine Skye – Bare With Me · Shakka & Mr Eazi – Too Bad Bad · Wale & Jeremih – On Chill · Pusha T Feat. Kash Doll – Sociopath Eden’s Listens for the Week: · WSTRN – WSTRN Season Vol 2 · Mandrakes Riddim – Tombstone · Rapsody - Eve Jonathan’s Listens for the Week: · Kanye West Feat. Charlie Wilson - Brothers · Lil Kim Feat. Lil Cease – Crush On You Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans Email – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode, it is considerably shorter than usual due to technical difficulties but nonetheless Eden, Nic and Sope bring the same vim, hilarity and knowledge that you’ve come to expect. Kicking off the news this week is Taylor Swift’s decision to re-record her entire back catalogue as a way of combatting Scooter Braun profiting off her masters. Sope in particular ponders whether this will actually do anything in the grand scheme of things. Next up, the boys delve deep into the ongoing and continued fallout from Jay Z’s partnership with the NFL, breaking down the latest reactions from Cardi B, Freddie Gibbs, Dame Dash and Colin Kapernick’s attorney. In what seems to be an occurrence of no research or vetting, the boys confusingly wonder why Rihanna will be honouring Shaun King at her next Diamond Ball Charity Event. Rounding off the news is the announcement that Stormzy and Maya Jama have broken up and the allegations that a Jorja Smith affair was the catalyst. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: · Kiana Lede - Myself · Kiana Lede - Selfless · King Combs - Cyncerely C3 · Jorja Smith - Beautiful Little Fools · Kindness Feat. Jazmine Sullivan & Sampha - Hard To Believe Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Rapsody - Eve Eden’s Listens for the Week: · N/A Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike Audio edit and master by: @prodbyzie ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans Email – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode the boys start off by offering their congratulations and praise onto one Missy Elliott who has been named the 2019 recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the upcoming VMA’s (00:27:31). After nearly 2 months of speculation and waiting, A$AP Rocky was found guilty of his assault charges in Sweden and the boys present their final statements on the case (00:36:14). Next up is an impassioned discussion by Eden and Nic on Jay Z’s backwards decision to partner up with the NFL after years of unequivocal supporting Colin Kapernick (00:41:57). Concluding the proceedings, every single one of Nicki Minaj’s controversial headlines from beefing with Joe Budden to Trina to the Queen Radio shenanigans is tended to with a fine comb as the boys tell like it us and remark on the awful state of her career, brand and public image (01:05:26). Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: · Burna Boy – African Giant · Tori Kelly – Inspired By True Events · BJ The Chicago Kid - 1123 Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Zendaya & Labrinth - All Of Us · Cousin Stizz - Trying To Find My Next Thrill · J Cole, EARTHGANG, Smino, Saba – Sacrifices Eden’s Listens for the Week: · McClenney - I’m Not Here Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans Email – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode the boys are joined by UK Hip-Hop artist/producer Kadiata. In addition to churning out incredible songs for himself like ‘Margherita’ and ‘Goodnight’, he has also helmed songs for the likes of Sam Wise, Che Lingo, Mirra May and Jgrrey. Inspired by one of Eden’s suggestions, the boys speak about songs and artists guaranteed to elevate their moods. Kicking off the news section is Chance The Rapper’s recent thread on Twitter alleging that the public are driving him to be suicidal because of the polarising reaction to his debut album (23:40). Next up, the boys weigh in on the massive spread of ‘Greatest Rapper’ lists that have been making waves on social media (37:07). Rounding off the news section is an extended conversation on Mahalia’s back and forth with a Twitter troll, who insinuated that she is emblematic of a problem the British music industry has with propping up lightskinned R&B female singers (59:05). Concluding the episode is an interview with Kadiata (1:22:20). Delving deep into the semantics around pop music, how he approaches producing for himself versus other artists, the thought process behind his visuals and much more. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: · Teyana Taylor Feat. King Combs – How You Want It? Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Rick Ross – Port Of Miami 2 · Anders - Bossy Eden’s Listens for the Week: · Snoh Aalegra – Feels · Vibbar – Sun Junipero Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Hashtag - #datspod / #DontAlertTheStans Email – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode a scathing review of Chance The Rapper’s debut album ‘The Big Day’ starts off proceedings. The boys evaluate the reaction on social media compared to the praise from traditional media platforms (00:17:33). Kicking off the news topic is an update on A$AP Rocky’s trial following his recent release from prison in Sweden (00:36:29). Lil Nas X officially has the longest running no.1 single of all time and the boys weigh in on how the pervasiveness of streaming has lessened the significance of setting and breaking records (00:40:24). Ramz’s revelation that he is now seeking professional help in wake of the fear that he was suicidal sparks Eden to lead a discussion on the dangers of cyberbullying (00:52:55). Wrapping things up is an ironic dissection of Iggy Azalea’s sophomore album ‘In My Defense’ in light of her disappointment about it flopping on Billboard (01:04:10). Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: • Blood Orange – Angel’s Pulse • Destiny’s Child – The Writing’s On The Wall Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: • Dreamville – Revenge Of The Dreamers III • Maxo Kream – Brandon Banks Eden’s Listens for the Week: • Burna Boy – African Giant • YBN Cordae – The Lost Boy • Snoh Aalegra – Someone’s Like You Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Email – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! AND WE BACK! ISSA NEW SEASON! For the first episode of Season 3, the boys share their thoughts on Alex From Glasto’s debut single and the implications of having a respected platform for Black British music like GRM Daily premiering the track. Sope and Nic reflect on their time at the 2019 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans and recount their experiences watching legendary acts like Mary J. Blige, New Edition and Missy Elliott in addition to newer acts like Lucky Daye and Normani. In light of Mel B’s comments that Jessie J is “overrated”, the boys put their two pence on the sentiment that the UK allegedly failed Jessie J’s career. Arguably the biggest topic of the week, Eden leads a discussion on ASAP Rocky officially being charged with aggravated assault and the complicated issue as to whether black people should be rallying for him in light of his problematic views on police brutality and black women. Rounding things off is the boys evaluating why Tyler, The Creator deserved to beat DJ Khaled to the number one spot on Billboard. Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: · Beyoncé – The Lion King: The Gift Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Emotional Oranges – Don’t Be Lazy · Bryson Tiller - Blame Eden’s Listens for the Week: · Meron T and Sey G – Hunny · Roots Manuva – Brand New Second Hand · TE Dness – Full Circle Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music by: @Jmzofficial Artwork designed by: @_manlikemike ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode at #DATSPOD! Rate and review us on Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Email – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! Welcome back to the second installment of our Season 2 finale. In this episode we continue our conversation with DJ and Presenter Smoothfuego. For this in-depth interview segment Eden, Nic and Sope ask Smoothfuego about the genesis of his 360RNB initiative with an insight into planning behind their debut live show. The state of UK R&B and how is it received in comparison to the US market is discussed while also trying to pin down why London is recognized as the only hub for talent in the UK. The boys also ask about how the changes Smoothfuego has seen in the DJ scene as the barriers to entry have slowly and slowly become less restricting. All the while dropping names and gems of new and upcoming artists we all should have on our radars. Not one to miss! 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 and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Email – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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: 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 – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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: · Ari Lennox – Shea Butter Baby · Ari Lennox - PHO · Megan Thee Stallion – Tina Montana · Megan Thee Stallion – Big Ole Freak Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Ari Lennox – Shea Butter Baby · Jahkoy – 404 · Banks - Gimme Eden’s Listens for the Week: · Devin Morrison - Bussin · Lucky Daye - I · Skepta – Bullet From A Gun 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 – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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 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 – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode the boys begin with a Beyoncé-centred discussion emanating from last week’s discussion on Homecoming. NIc is given the floor to share once and for all his unfiltered opinions on Queen B (00:04:03). This then inspires a discussion on music elitism and the politics behind being a fan of mainstream pop stars (00:14:16). Kicking off the news section this week is the announcement of an unfinished Prince memoir set to hit shelves before the end of the year (00:58:38). Next up is the shocking news that controversial rapper YNW Melly is facing the death penalty for allegedly murdering two of his friends (01:08:25). Last but not least Lizzo’s polarising comments that music journalists shouldn’t be reviewing albums if they don’t make music themselves is pulled apart and debated as the boys consider the skills behind being a music critic (01:10:23). Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: · Etta Bond – He’s Mine Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Rico Nasty – Anger Management · Nas - Illmatic Eden’s Listens for the Week: · Loyle Carner – Not Waving, But Drowning · Geovarn - Mean 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 – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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 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 – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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 – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans! For this week’s episode the guys discuss Justin Bieber’s announcement that he will be taking a break from music to focus on his health and family. Looking at how this will affect his position in the male pop marketplace (00:33:05). Continuing on a similar terrain, the boys address Big Sean’s series of Instagram videos where he opened up about his struggles with depression (00:48:11). The true etymology of Cardi B’s catchphrase ‘Okurr’ is debated as Eden brings forth some of the terms history and regional usage (01:00:10). The boys then consider the optics of ‘Surviving Cardi B’ and Cardi B’s admission of robbing and drugging men when she was a stripper (01:05:05). Rounding off the episode is the controversial removal of Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ from the Billboard Country Songs chart listing. Spurring a conversation about the country music industry’s incessant efforts to keep their representatives as homogeneous as possible (01:23:13). Not one to miss! Sope’s Listens for the Week: · Etta Bond – He’s Not Mine · Arin Ray – Platinum Fire Nicolas’s Listens for the Week: · Rosalia feat. J. Balvin and El Guincho – Con Altura · Lil Nas X – Old Town Road · Katori Walker - Stubborn Eden’s Listens for the Week: · N/A 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 – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
***ATTENTION*** If you notice a change in the sound quality or volume of today’s episode, it is an error on our part that we only realised hours after uploading to all platforms. On this one occasion, please try and bare with the volume. We assure you going forward this will not be a regular occurrence when tuning into Don’t Alert the Stans. - 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 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 – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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: https://www.survivorsuk.org/26hour-challenge/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/abuse/sexual-abuse/#.XH1nblP7RsM 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 and Anchor Follow us on:· Twitter - @datspod· Instagram - @datspod· Anchor – @datspodcast Email – datspod@gmail.com-- Don't Alert The Stans Podcast --Available on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and all other popular platforms via Anchor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Email – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 and Anchor Follow us on: Twitter - @datspod Instagram - @datspod Anchor – @datspodcast Email – datspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datspodcast/message
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