Music
Albums We’re Looking Forward to in 2025
From highly anticipated projects from the world's biggest stars, to debuts from slept-on artists you might've not heard of, here's what we can't wait to listen to in 2025.
The...
Music
Music Will Save Us: A History of World Cup Songs
From FIFA-backed official anthems to fan-created hits, we take a look at how music has shaped the legacy of the World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino pulled no punches when...
Music
The Freestyler’s Playlist: Hip-Hop Essentials
There's a few things you'll never find a freestyler without: a ball, a camera, bare legs, and headphones or a portable radio to play their choice of jams. Many blend their...
Music
TOKiMONSTA and Prince Royce Headline MLS’ ‘Our Soccer’ Campaign for 2019
With the 2019 season opener just weeks away, MLS debuted its new "Our Soccer" campaign, featuring musicians TOKiMONSTA and Prince Royce. The two artists discuss how they became fans...
Music
‘Blue Lips’ is ScHoolboy Q’s Magnum Opus
Over a decade into his career, ScHoolboy Q continues to find new peaks. His latest album Blue Lips once again pushes the envelope and showcases how far he has come as...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: Bruno Kallas is Motivated to Challenge the Best
I have to practice more than I rap and dance along to the music. So it's all about finding that balance between music that pushes you but also doesn't distract you.
Music
The Urban Pitch Year in Review: The Best Music of 2024
The 2024 Urban Pitch Year in Review continues with our favorite songs released over the past 12 months.
2024 was a pretty fantastic year for music, regardless of genre. In...
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...
Fashion
Skepta Enters the Football World With His Nike SK Phantom Boot
Continuing his ongoing partnership with Nike, grime star Skepta revealed his next signature branded shoe — an SK Phantom football boot. We take a look at Skepta's biggest heat...
Music
5 Reflections on the 10-Year Anniversary of Wale’s ‘Ambition’
Released 10 years ago today, Wale's Ambition is worth a revisit. We take a look back at the sophomore album from the DMV rapper, who's a noted sports fanatic and frequent...
Urban Hype
Baiteze Squad Is at the Helm of the YouTube Football Takeover
In the growing world of YouTube football teams, Baiteze Squad has carved out quite the lane for itself, highlighted by exciting challenges, special guests, and hilarious trash talk. We...
Podcast
ATM Danny Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
Discussing everything from growing up in LA to footballers that make music, recording artist ATM Danny is the latest guest on the Urban Pitch Podcast.
If you've been to...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: Britain’s Stephen Gray
The Urban Pitch Freestyler's Playlist series features a personal music set from different freestylers around the world. Freestyling goes hand-in-hand with music, and these athletes know how to appreciate the power of a good beat....
Music
The Year in Review: The 12 Best Songs of 2022
Our Year in Review series continues, looking back on the best music 2022 had to offer.
As is custom with this time of year, we count down some of our...
Music
The Year in Review: The 13 Best Songs of 2023
With a diverse list that can get you through a pregame pump-up or set the vibes at a pickup game, these are some of our favorite songs to release...
Music
MLS’ Many Forays Into the World of Music
As we prepare for the 2025 MLS season, we look back at the league's best music collaborations from its 30-year history.
The 30th season of MLS begins February 22, with...
Music
What If Football Announcers Hosted Albums?
As far-fetched as it may sound, how cool would it be to hear the dulcet tones of some of the world's most iconic football announcers throughout a rap album?
Whether...
Spotlight
From Pro Football to Music, Knox Hill’s Career Has Come Full Circle Through Goluremi
A pro footballer-turned-rapper, Knox Hill has carved a successful path in two daunting and difficult fields. Now a member of the Goluremi team, he's able to continue in both...
Podcast
AmirSaysNothing Returns to the Urban Pitch Podcast
As he prepares for the release of his upcoming album We Are Who We Say We Are, AmirSaysNothing catches back up with the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss his growth as...
Fashion
Nike’s Deutschrap Kits Celebrate Germany’s Vibrant Hip-Hop Culture In Style
With countless elements that pay tribute to Germany's thriving hip-hop community, Nike's new Deutschrap jerseys are the unofficial uniform of German rap.
The world's most popular game has found plenty...
