Welcome back to Don’t Alert the Stans!

And we have come to the end of Season 5! For the final episode until next year, the news agenda kicks off with Universal Music who have announced the launch of 0207 Def Jam UK. The new label will be head up by British-Ghanaian twins Alec & Alex Boateng, coming together after individual stints at Island Records and Warner Music (24:13). Next up is a story that Nic was privy to before it was officially announced to press. Comedian, personality and parody rapper Munya Chawawa has signed a contract with Atlantic Records. The boys discuss what needs to be done for Munya to have long-term success as opposed to the short-lived viral popularity that Big Shaq received (35:06). Closing out the episode and the overall season is The Grammys. The 2021 nominations were announced last week and more than ever, Nic, Sope and Eden are appalled at the artists who were snubbed and the artists who were needlessly represented across certain categories. Leading to a discussion about whether it is truly time to abolish the authority given to award shows (47:28).

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Sope’s Listens for the Week:• Zhane - Sending My Love• K. Michelle - Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart• The Revolutionaries - Drum Sound: More Gems From the Channel One Dub Room 1974-1980 • Small Axe: Spotify Playlist

Nic’s Listens for the Week:• Jamilah Barry – Romance Me• Tone Stith - Devotion

Eden’s Listens for the Week:• Mnelia – After 6• Bellah – Good Thing• Bellah – The Art of Conversation

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