Music
The Urban Pitch 2024 Summer Playlist
With the summer in full swing, members of the Urban Pitch team share some of their favorite songs of the season.
There's something about the summer that lends itself to...
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
The Stars are Lining Up for ATM Danny
Los Angeles native and longtime LA Galaxy fan ATM Danny checked off two major boxes for any artist and sports enthusiast. Not only did he create a Galaxy-inspired anthem...
Music
Finding the Perfect Name for a Gucci Mane-Owned Football Club
Gucci Mane claimed on social media that he bought a soccer team. He asked his followers to help think of a name and our Urban Pitch staff was ready with some answers.
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
When Footballers Make Music: The Best and Worst Attempts
From footballers with legitimate crossover potential to those that should never pick up a mic again, we take a look at some of the best and worst footballer-turned-musician moments....
Music
Pairing Footballers With Their Matching Rappers
Whether it's similar styles, personalities, career arcs, or all of the above, we went into our matchmaking bags and paired up different footballers with icons in the rap game.
Rappers...
Music
Where Does Lil Baby’s World Cup Song Stand Amongst Previous Entries?
With the official 2022 World Cup song by Lil Baby and Tears for Fears recently releasing, we take a look at how it compares to songs from previous tournaments.
Lil...
Spotlight
Ace Hood Speaks On ‘M.I.N.D.’ EP and the Connection Between Sports and Life
With his new EP M.I.N.D. released last week, we sit down with rapper Ace Hood to discuss his transition from major label to independent artist, his business ventures outside music, and...
Urban Hype
AP Recess is Our New Favorite Class
Incorporating iconic musicians and albums into football kits, we shed a spotlight on AP Recess' fantastic one-of-one designs.
Inside the heart of designer Andrew Edwards beats a love for soccer,...
Music
J. Cole’s ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive,’ 10 Years Later
His third and perhaps most important studio album, J. Cole's 2014 Forest Hills Drive turns 10 this month, with the artist putting on a special performance in honor of the anniversary...
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
Stix Enlists the Help of the 3252 for ‘My Home,’ LAFC’s Community Anthem
Paying homage to the team he has come to know and love, Watts native Stix has finally dropped "My Home," an anthem for LAFC's community.
Soccer was never a big...
Music
Ten Toes Down: Creating a Certified Bay Anthem With Dee Dot Jones and the Oakland Roots
The official anthem of the Oakland Roots, Dee Dot Jones' "Tru 2 My Roots," can be heard blaring at all of the club's home matches at the Oakland Coliseum....
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
Hip-Hop and the Beautiful Game: The Top 5 Star-Powered Rap and Football Collaborations
As the beautiful game explores and revisits its street origins, hip-hop and football appear to be speeding towards a headlong collision of music, artistry and combined creativity.
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: One-of-a-Kind Brazilian Freestyle Veteran Thiago Saltori and the Elevating Power of Music
Last summer, we got to know one of freestyle's most unique characters, 32-year-old Thiago Saltori. Paired with his experiences traveling the world, the Brazilian freestyle veteran's studies in traditional Chinese...
Music
Cathedrals of Sound: The Best Soccer Stadium Concerts of All Time
On the heels of Ozzy Ozbourne and Black Sabbath's farewell show at Villa Park, we take a look at some of the most iconic concerts held in soccer stadiums.
It’s...
Music
The Best Albums Of 2019 So Far — And What’s To Come Next
From ScHoolboy Q to Billie Eilish, we take a look at the best albums for pregame, in-game, and postgame listening that have dropped in 2019, while also speculating on...
