'A LOSS AND A BRIT' (Brit Awards x RIP Pop Smoke x Sneakbo vs Dot Rotten)

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