'HIDDEN ANKHS' (Afro Nation, Erykah Badu vs Jill Scott, Doja Cat Tops Hot 100)

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