Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers

We give our first impressions of the great Kendrick Lamar's new album 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers'

Music ReviewsJay Fullarton13 May 2022Kendrick Lamar, US Rap, RapComment

Cheque

Eclectic rapper Tasman Keith collaborates with Ghanaian-Australian singer, Genesis Owusu, generating the fantastic single, ‘Cheque’

Music ReviewsNess Star23 April 2022Tasman Keith, Genesis Owusu, Rap, AlternativeComment

Ramona Park Broke My Heart

Esteemed artist Vince Staples latest album 'Ramona Park Broke My Heart' explores the sounds of his childhood

Music ReviewsTyrese King20 April 2022Vince Staples, Rap, US Rap, Alternative RapComment

Artist Spotlight: Cero Ismael

Fresh from the release of his latest album, ‘AS MUCH AS YOU DID BEFORE’, The Pit connect with Amsterdam wordsmith Cero Ismael to discuss his musical origins, his lyrical approach, and his impressive work with visual artist Olya Oleinic

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits27 March 2022Cero Ismael, Rap, Alternative Hip HopComment

Artist Spotlight: KAVO

The Pit sit down with hotly-tipped Birmingham rapper KAVO to discuss his new RA featuring single 'Airforce One', adjusting to viral fame, why the Brum scene is about to take over, and opening up for Grime goat D Double E

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits1 February 2022KAVO, UK Rap, UK Drill, Alternative Drill, Rap, BirminghamComment

Wrong Answers Only

Archetypal geezer The Streets teams up with hotly tipped sonic chameleon Master Peace for a typically unique single ‘Wrong Answers Only’

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits18 January 2022The Streets, UK Alternative, Master Peace, DnB, Rap, PopComment

Away

98s Hitman finally delivers 'Away' and we are not disappointed

Music ReviewsOri Santari17 January 2022HitMan, UK Rap, UK Drill, RapComment

Mission Complete

Continuing tradition, SL released Mission Complete on Christmas Day to round off a successful 2021

Music ReviewsOri Santari15 January 2022SL, UK Rap, Rap, Alternative RapComment

Versatile

Hackney newcomer Solid 806 has uncovered his brilliant debut album, ‘Versatile’

Music ReviewsThe Pit London6 January 2022Solid 806, Rap, UK Rap, Alternative Rap

Winter Time

Rising UK duo RxL World (made up of Reece and Lorenzo) have unveiled their new single, ‘Winter Time’

Music ReviewsThe Pit London18 December 2021RxL World, Rap, UK RapComment

FDMB

Lee Scott and Sly Moon are back in the funk bakery to present us with the flour-doused ‘FDMB’

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson28 November 2021Lee Scott, Sly Moon, Rap, UK Rap, Alternative RapComment

Future Bubblers 5.0

As eclectic and creative as ever, the fifth edition of the Future Bubblers compilation, released via Brownswood Recordings, does not disappoint

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits25 November 2021Future Bubblers, Jazz, Rap, Soul, AlternativeComment

More Money

Over a haunting beat, Meekz lets everyone know what he has, what he wants and what he needs - 'More Money'

Music ReviewsDom Taylor22 November 2021Meekz, UK Rap, Rap, Drill, Real Rap, Road RapComment

1 2 WATCH: Sweeney

1 2 WATCH: North London’s Sweeney reveals himself to be an exciting addition to the UK rap scene with his debut mixtape ‘F.T.B.W.C’

Music Reviews, 1 2 WatchBen Tibbits21 November 2021Sweeney, UK Rap, Alternative Drill, RapComment

Sei Mu

Ghanaian rapper Yaw Tog returns to close the year out with new track ‘Sei Mu’

Music ReviewsJimi Scott9 November 2021Yaw Tog, Afrobeats, Rap, Ghana, DubComment

Ms. Luna

Lulling pen-smith Jesse James Solomon blesses us with a much needed heavy-lidded journey on the melty 'Ms. Luna'

Music ReviewsLuke Forte21 October 2021Jesse James Solomon, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, Alt Hip Hop, RapComment

Artist Spotlight: DeBe

Ahead of his highly anticipated The Pit LDN Live debut at Colours Hoxton on 28th October, we caught up with DeBe to discuss his new single ‘NICE GUY’, growing up with slowthai, and standing out amongst the masses in a cluttered UK rap scene

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits16 October 2021DeBe, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, UK Alternative, RapComment

Different

Milli Jean’s debut single 'Different' firmly stands out from the crowd

Music ReviewsChloe Mogg29 September 2021Milli Jean, UK Rap, UK Drill, RapComment

Artist Spotlight: WizTheMc

The Pit connect with surefire superstar WizTheMc to chat about the DIY creative process, his defiance of generic convention, and standing out from the masses

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits29 September 2021wizthemc, US Pop, US Rap, Rap, AlternativeComment

Bravo

Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter Cheque returns with new 13-track album 'Bravo'

Music ReviewsJimi Scott26 September 2021Cheque, Rap, AfroComment