Music
For Cousin Feo, An Album Drop Alone Isn’t Enough
Over the weekend, Cousin Feo released Flamiche, the latest project in his "A La Carte" series, while also setting up a pair of pop-ups across LA to celebrate the...
Music
Now Retired From Rap, Here’s Why Waka Flocka Flame Should Get Involved With the Beautiful Game
With one of the most iconic names in hip-hop history, Waka Flocka Flame has been a steady presence in the Atlanta trap scene since his breakout in 2009. Besides...
Music
In His Own Words: Umar Dalati’s Freestyler’s Playlist
There’s a few things you’ll never find a freestyler without: a ball, a camera, and headphones (or a portable radio). The Freestyler's Playlist series features a new freestyler each...
Music
‘Estilo De Vida’ is an Authentic, Barrier-Breaking Debut From LA Latin Trapper Feefa
Released on June 1, Feefa's debut album 'Estilo De Vida' takes you directly into the 29-year-old Angeleno's lifestyle, while also proving that not all bilingual rap in Los Angeles...
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
Clint Dempsey Is Done With Soccer, But Where Did His Rap Career Go?
While most know Clint Dempsey as one of the most prolific American soccer players of all time, the USMNT icon also has some serious bars. Although his playing career has...
Music
Soccer DJ Vala Nirenberg Brings Us the Ultimate 2023 Playlist
One of South America’s premier soccer DJs just provided us with 60 of the best tunes to get you ready for game day.
When last we spoke to Vala Nirenberg,...
Music
Kaiser Chiefs and Leeds United: A Match Made in Heaven
One of the more notable British indie rock bands of the 21st century, the Kaiser Chiefs also double as die-hard Leeds United fans. With Leeds back in the Premier...
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...
Spotlight
How Street Football Ignited the Creativity Behind Feefa’s Authentic Latin Trap Sound
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Feefa's bilingual Latin trap sound stems from his youth days playing football in the streets of the City of Angels.
For LA...
Urban Hype
The Universal Street Games Takes Competitors From Busking to the Big Stage
The first competition of its kind, the Universal Street Games is on the hunt for the world's best street performers. Featuring sports, music, and dance categories, talented acts from...
Music
Shakira Ethers Gerard Piqué: Why? And How’d We Get Here?
A few days removed from Shakira's scathing diss track of her ex-partner Gerard Pique, we break down the song and see where the pieces lie after the fallout.
One could...
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...
Urban Hype
CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying is Back: Here’s What to Expect (Plus a Bonus Playlist)
With the next window of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying set to kick off tomorrow, we take a look at everything from matchups to watch to which team is most...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: Ryan Sagayaga Proudly Reps Hawai’i as the State’s Only Freestyler
As Ryan Sagayaga embarks on improving himself as a football freestyler, he also has a mission to help grow the sport throughout Hawai'i. You see, Sagayaga is currently the...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: The Tracks that Fueled Aguska Mnich’s Red Bull Street Style World Title
After a successful Red Bull Street Style performance last month, Aguska Mnich added an elusive world title to her packed trophy case. In our latest edition of Freestyler's Playlist,...
Music
Songs for the World Cup Final
As the entire planet prepares for the World Cup final this Sunday, we select a pair of songs fitting for both teams vying for eternal glory.
Over a billion people...
Music
Freestyler’s Playlist: UK Veteran Matt Tailby’s Far East Influence
With eight years of experience under his belt, Matt Tailby is one of the more seasoned freestylers in the UK. Still a student, the Taunton, England native is finding...
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...
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...
