Spotlight
Think Watts: Rapper and Producer Stix Is Here to Make an Impact on the World Beyond Music
Born and raised in Watts, California, Stix has been involved in the music industry for 16 years as a performing artist, producer, and song writer. Beyond his music, he...
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.
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Podcast
Feefa Returns to the Urban Pitch Podcast
Feefa is back on the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss working in Dr. Dre's studio, the use of AI in music, and his favorite music projects of the year....
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
The 10 Best Football Bars From Soaring UK Rapper Nines
British rapper Nines has captivated a global audience with his raw and authentic sound, serving as a voice of the streets of London. In addition to rhyming about his...
Spotlight
How Football Makes Atlanta Rapper Sho Baraka a Better Student of the World
A prominent member of the Christian hip-hop scene, Atlanta rapper Sho Baraka's love for football has allowed him to grow both personally and musically. We spoke with the 116...
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...
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
deSerko Releases ‘Show You’ Video With AmirSaysNothing and Talks Soccer Fandom In Pandemic
On the heels of his new "Show You" video with AmirSaysNothing, we catch up with LA rapper deSerko to discuss how he's expanded his horizons as an artist and...
Music
Daniel Got Hits Holds Nothing Back on F2 Diss Track
Freestyler and rapper Daniel Got Hits has dropped a controversial diss track aimed at the ever-so-popular F2 Freestylers. While many freestylers have enjoyed the track's jabs at Jeremy Lynch, it isn't...
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...
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
DJ Diveny Takes Us Around the World with His Freestyler’s Playlist
The beauty of freestyle football is it only requires one thing: a ball. DJ Diveny is one of the most unique freestylers in the game, and has followed his...
Music
Hype Up Your Next Training Session With PWG’s Freestyler’s Playlist!
With both an Asian and European freestyle championship under his belt, Philip Warren Gertsson, aka PWG is one of the most recognized and respected freestylers in the world. The...
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
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.
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Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: Los Angeles Native Kevin Medina’s Jazzy Funk Mix Keeps the Energy Flowing
Hailing from sunny Los Angeles, freestyler Kevin Medina's talents have taken him to flagship tournaments such as the North American Championships and Super Ball. While he has traveled the...
Music
Five Hans Zimmer Tracks That Would’ve Made for a Better MLS Anthem
MLS looked to make a splash ahead of the 2020 season with an all-new anthem from legendary composer Hans Zimmer. While the piece itself is OK, it pales in...
Music
Five 2020 Albums We’re Still Waiting For
If there's one thing this year has been good for, it's been music. We might have missed out on concerts and festivals, but there's been plenty of quality albums...
Music
8 Albums We’re Still Waiting For in 2021
We've received a few of the albums we were eagerly anticipating back in 2019 and 2020, but as always, there's still more to look forward to. From announced projects...
