Artist Spotlight: Kai Kwasi

The Pit speak to rising star Kai Kwasi and decipher the motif of openness detailed in each song of his mindful 7-track debut EP 'jalilah'

Artist SpotlightNess Star13 December 2022Kai Kwasi, UK Alternative, UK Indie, UK SouComment

Artist Spotlight: Phlake

Coming off of their recent release and the first leg of their European tour, The Pit London’s Brice asks Phlake if they really are ‘Phine'

Artist SpotlightBrice Birdsall12 December 2022Phlake, R&B, Soul, Danish, Alternative R&BComment

Earth 2

A solemn start yet steadily surrounded by moreish bars, Brbko's 'Earth 2' restates the artist’s pre-eminent ability to leave listeners astounded by Brbko’s unorthodox sounds and words

Music ReviewsNess Star12 December 2022Brbko, UK AlternativeComment

Battling

Multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist Bert returns with ‘Battling’ a single that epitomises his poignancy and musicality

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits12 December 2022Bert, UK Alternative, UK Indie, Alternative RapComment

Track of the Week: Alors Alors

Breakthrough West London rapper Benzz returns with new single ‘Alors Alors’ following his anthem of the summer, ‘Je M’appelle’

Music ReviewsJimi Scott12 December 2022Benzz, UK Rap, UK DrillComment

Wake Up

Rising UK rapper Kwoli Black is supported by Lex Amor on his introspective new track 'Wake Up' as he faces his mental struggles on a microphone

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson12 December 2022Kwoli Black, Lex Amor, UK Alternative, Alternative RapComment

Artist Spotlight: DC

Catching up with The Pit, South London's DC speaks about his experiences in the industry, the rise of the UK underground, looks back on his career to date, and gazes forward into the endless potential of the future

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits9 December 2022DC, UK Rap, Alternative Rap, UK Alternative, UK Garage, UK Grime, Knucks, TSBComment

Aston Db5

Opening with the most familiar trademark you never fucking heard, the quiet storm and unknown force that is Hackney’s last true patron, Henny Knightz, presents ‘Aston Db5’

Music ReviewsAmy Hurford8 December 2022Henny Knightz, UK Rap, UK Al, UK Alternative, UK Alt RapComment

Chapter X

Independent Nigerian label Mavin Records celebrate its 10th anniversary with all-star compilation album ‘Chapter X’

Music ReviewsJimi Scott7 December 2022Mavins, Afro, NigerianComment

Wish You Were Here

It’s poetic lyricism at its finest as Sipprell returns with ‘Wish You Were Here’

Music ReviewsTyrese King7 December 2022Sipprell, Alternative R&B, Soul, UK AlternativeComment

Tell a Lie

Exciting up-coming artist, Mikano reveals engaging new visuals for the track 'Tell a Lie' from his latest project 'Akwa II'

Music ReviewsMegan Fletcher6 December 2022Mikano, Alternative Rap, RapComment

Artist Spotlight: SABRI

The Pit catch to rising Dutch songstress SABRI to discuss her fabulous new EP 'Actually, I Can', her drive and aspirations

Artist SpotlightJada Bas6 December 2022SABRI, R&B, Alternative R&BComment

One Man Soldier

Pioneering Birmingham musician, Jaykae returns with his new single, 'One Man Soldier', ahead of his forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Hooligan’ due out next year

Music ReviewsJimi Scott6 December 2022Jaykae, UK Rap, UK Grime Comment

Ole Gan

South London ‘Afro-R&B’ pioneer, singer, and producer Maleek Berry drops his new single, ‘Ole Gan’

Music ReviewsJimi Scott5 December 2022Maleek Berry, UK Afro, Afro R&BComment

Tomorrow

Continuing the legacy of Derby rapper K1, a new single featuring R&B powerhouse vocalist Kkeda ‘Tomorrow’ has been released alongside touching visuals of family and friends to commemorate the successful young rapper

Music ReviewsMegan Fletcher5 December 2022K1, Kkeda, UK Rap, UK AlternativeComment

Track of the Week: Don't Lose Yourself

On the bouncy new cut 'Don’t Lose Yourself', grime royalty Capo Lee continues his exploration into alternative sounds, evolving in his artistry with stalwart beat maker El Londo his sonic guide

Music ReviewsBen Tibbits5 December 2022Capo Lee, UK Rap, El Londo, UK Alternative, Alternative RapComment

OCD Riddim Pt. 2

Tiggs Da Author is back with the second half of his OCD Riddim, featuring UK stalwart Wretch 32 and rap star Rimzee, plucked from his new mixtape ‘Morefire 2’

Music ReviewsNatalie Siaw-Agyeman2 December 2022Tiggs Da Author, Rimzee, Wretch 32, UK Rap, UK AlternativeComment

Don't Go Falling In Love

Mac Wetha links up with some familiar faces in the rather romantically titled 'Don’t Go Falling In Love' out now on Dirty Hit

Music ReviewsDylan Robinson2 December 2022Mac Wetha, UK Alternative, UK Indie, Alternative RapComment

Artist Spotlight: Emmeline

The Pit connect with rising star Emmeline to discuss acclimatising to life in the industry, working with acclaimed producer Fraser T Smith, and the journey to finding her musical sweet spot

Artist SpotlightBen Tibbits2 December 2022Emmeline, UK Alternative, UK Rap, UK R&BComment

Wicked & Bad

Upcoming Welsh pioneer Mace The Great releases another new-wave Grime track that is so iconically MTG. 'Wicked & Bad' is one of many tracks being released in the run-up to forthcoming album 'Splott World'

Music ReviewsMegan Fletcher2 December 2022Mace The Great, UK Rap, Welsh Rap, Alternative RapComment