Music
The Year in Review: The Best Football-Adjacent Songs of 2021
Like we always do about this time — we count down the best songs of 2021. From footballer references to long-awaited project drops, these are the tracks that have...
Music
Eight Albums For Football Fans To Get Excited About in 2019
Although we've seen plenty of recent music drops that have kept our playlists jam-packed and banging, there's still more to look forward to on the horizon. We explore some...
Spotlight
Jez Dior On Getting Personal In His Debut Album ‘Handle With Care,’ and His Favorite Kits to Wear On Stage
It's been a while since we've got new music from Jez Dior, but he blessed us with his debut Handle With Care, a raw, deeply personal album that mixes...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: Australia’s Jordan Morrison is Coming For Your Titles
Originally from the Gold Coast of Australia, Queensland-born Jordan Morrison is just 18, and is rapidly climbing the rungs of freestyle with the hunger. With a first place finish in...
Music
Screwston FC is For Houston, By Houston
In addition to paying tribute to Houston icon DJ Screw, Screwston FC's upcoming kit is a talisman that unites the city through two of its biggest loves — hip-hop...
Urban Hype
adidas Brings Out Juventus and Rich the Kid for a One-of-a-Kind MLS All-Star Experience
As part of the ongoing Major League Soccer All-Star Week festivities, adidas hosted a wonderfully unique experience for its Elite Soccer Program players at the Hyatt Regency hotel in...
Fashion
How Barcelona Has Been Cashing in On Front-of-Shirt Sponsors
Desperately in need of new sources of income, FC Barcelona has turned to its lucrative sponsorship deal with Spotify to help not only sell more kits, but to increase...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: German No. 2 and Freestyle Veteran Philippe Gnannt
Beginning in 2006, Philippe Gnannt has unfolded a lengthy and successful career in freestyle as one of the sport's more tenured athletes. While he has competed in major events...
Music
A Track-By-Track Review of Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them…’
Does Burna Boy's new album stand up to the rest of his illustrious catalogue? We review I Told Them... one track at a time.
At the forefront of the global Afrobeats...
Spotlight
The Stadium DJ: How Vala Nirenberg is Breaking Barriers and Traditions Through Music
One of Uruguay's most popular DJs, Valentina "Vala" Nirenberg has a multifaceted career which includes music, sports, marketing, and design. Through all of that, she is also bringing a...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: Catch Some Jazzy Vibes From NYC’s Very Own Frankie Flo
One of the sport's most vibrant figures, Frankie Gonzalez, aka Frankie Flo, is a large part of the U.S. freestyle scene. Having both organized and competed in some of...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: How Brazilian Super Ball Winner Pedrinho Connects Music to His Freestyle Flow
For years, Brazil has been the vanguard of football creativity, style, and flair, not just in the traditional game, but in all facets — from street football, to futsal,...
Music
The Urban Pitch Summer Playlist
Tis the season of beaches, barbecues, and day parties. The UP staff picks the songs we'll have in rotation all summer long.
The summer lends itself to a soundtrack better...
Podcast
Rapper AmirSaysNothing Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
The latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast features AmirSaysNothing, who discusses his journey as an independent artist, working with rappers and producers he's looked up to, and why...
Music
Different Animal, Same Beast: PUMA Brings Romelu Lukaku and TheColorGrey Together to Create a Dope New Track
Continuing to build upon its "New Levels" campaign, PUMA facilitated an all-Belgian collaboration between football superstar Romelu Lukaku and hip-hop artist TheColorGrey to bring us an original new track. Fittingly...
Music
The Year in Review: The Best Football-Adjacent Music of 2020
As 2020 comes to a merciful close, we once again take a look back at the best the year had to offer. We begin with music, as we count...
Fashion
Killa Villa Pays Tribute to Jay-Z and Nas With Its Dead Presidents Collection
Honoring two of the greatest rappers to ever pick up a mic, Killa Villa's latest "Dead Presidents" collection pays tribute to the storied and intertwined careers of Jay-Z and...
Music
8 of the Best Football References in British Rap This Year (So Far)
With plenty of new projects to parse through from established vets and up-and-comers alike, we take a look at some of the best football bars from British rap this...
Music
These are the Breaks: Max Meyer’s B-Boy-Inspired Freestyler’s Playlist
Through his infallible work ethic and attention to detail, 11-year freestyle veteran Max Meyer has not only cemented himself as one of the top freestylers in Germany, but in...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: The Netherlands’ Jasmijn Janssen Keeps It Fresh with Inspired Moves and New Tunes
Dutch freestyler Jasmijn Janssen is hard at work toward her goal of breaking into the top 3 of female freestylers in the world. She's been the Dutch champion for three years...
