'SAME OLD SH*T, NOTHING NEW' (Channel U Returns To TV, The Audacity Of Tory Lanez, Rolling Stone Update List of GOAT Albums)

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