Urban Development | Brand Profile :: Pitch Controllers

As some of you know (well all of you should really, but anyway...), Urban Development is constantly promoting and showcasing urban talent. This time the spotlight has been pointed on Pitch Controllers, who have caught up with the lovely people at UD head quarters.

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Can I get a little brap brap or a woop woop?

Twitter: @urbandevelopmnt

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Jammin Live at G-Shock Session [KIDS OF GRIME]

Last Friday (July 23rd) was the first anniversary of G-Shock Session and the line up looked nuts! Opening the dances, Nationality's Jammin ("Oh my God, oh my God...") tore down the stage delivering a wicked performance to the crowd. But as they say talk is cheap and I could write how sick Jammin was, what tracks he performed etc... but there's no need for that as Kids of Grime provided the visuals.

Don't forget Jammin's 'Wake Up Call' EP is out now!

Twitter: @jamminmc @kidsofgrime

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Skarlett (UrbanGypsiesTV) interviews JJ

Part of the Pitch Controllers family, Rinse FM and OGz DJ, JJ caught up with Skarlett from Urban Gypsies TV.

Catch JJ every Sunday on Rinse FM 6-9pm alongside Julie for the #MoeshySundays show.

Twitter: @jj_dj

SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/jj-pitch-controllers

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Ego - 'Actually Active' EP

He's been around for a minute, but Family Tree's Ego is now ready to release his first solo project 'Actually Active' which will be available to purchase on Amazon from midnight. 

The 7 tracks EP featuring fellow comrades Merky Ace, Shift Man and M.I.K is set to prove the lyrical ability and consistence of the South East London MC. 

Ego - Money Up Front (Aaron Hanson Radio Rip) (@OnceUponAGrime) by AaronHanson

With production by Faze Miyake, Diablo, Spooky, J Beatz and Mr Slash, 'Actually Active' is the final product of months of groundwork in the studio and it's set to be a huge release.

Purchase 'Actually Active' EP on iTunes or Amazon.

Straight cop for me!

Read Ego's interview with @FactoryElectric here.

Twitter: @Ego_FT

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DJ Sketch'E & Kwam Present 'The Surgery EP'

“Everything I do, I do for grime. I’m passionate about my music and rather than leave it too long after ‘Truth Hurts’, I decided the next release should come quickly - followers of my music are definitely in for a treat.”

The avant-gard Grime mc Kwam has teamed up with Nu Brand Flexxx DJ Sketch'E and he's back on the block with 'The Surgery EP'. Established in the underground scene, Kwam stands out for his sharp and consistent lyrics alongside is unmistakable flow delivering refreshingly witty music.

'The Surgery EP' is available for purchase from kwammc.bandcamp.com but also on iTunes and all the major digital retailers.

Read Kwam's full interview with Frankie Frank (@FactoryElectric) here.

Listen back to last night (Monday) Logan Sama's show with Kwam here.

Twitter: @KWAMMC @DjSketchE

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Styler - 'Perfect Timing EP' out July 25th

If you didn't already know, GFam's comrade Styler is about to drop 'Perfect Timing EP' and believe me no better name could have been chosen for his upcoming release on Mind Of Grime Recordings.

Featuring Dimples (GFam), Rival, Nico Lindsay and Kwam, the EP is not your classic Grime release, but it's more experimental and it sees Styler exploring diverse sounds as natural consequence of his artistic growth.

With Skillioso, Spooky, HK and Chillz on production, the five-tracks EP includes the certified banger 'Styles', 'In The City' and 'Home Alone'.

'Perfect Timing EP' which will be available both digitally and physically from July 25th from all the good digital stores and physical copies will be available from www.mindofamute.bigcartel.com.

Look out for Styles' interview with The Grime Report in collaboration with UK Urban Wave coming soon.

Twitter: @STYLERGFAM @MindOfGrime

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Rival - Lock Off The Rave 8 Bar Remix OUT NOW!

Produced by Darq E Freaker, 'Lock Off The Rave' all stars remix was meant to drop on Sunday, but due to few problems with the distribution it had to be postponed.

In the meanwhile, the headshot season mc from East London has dropped 'Biscuits' (download it for free here) featuring Discarda, Big Narstie, Wariko, Sharky Major, Kwam and more.

The wait is now over and Pitch Controllers Records is proud to announce that you can buy 'Lock Off The Rave 8 Bar Remix' from iTunes.

Seventeen heavyweights from the Grime scene jumped on this hype remix and the love it received from radios (from Logan Sama to Rinse FM DJs) and the scene in general is undeniable.

Featuring Discarda, Jammin, Nasty Jack, Kozzie, Badness, Merky ACE, Sharky Major, Danny D, Kwam, Big Narstie, Blacks, Dark Boi, Ego, Diesel, Jammer & Jamakabi, make sure you look out for the official video coming soon!

Purchase 'Lock Off The Rave 8 Bar Remix' here.

Twitter: @JusRival @pitchcontrol

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Posted in: grime,grime all stars,lock off the rave 8 bar remix,pitch controllers records,rival

JUST JAM IS BACK!

If you've been religiously attending Just Jam last year and you've been feeling nostalgic throughout the winter, let me tell you those sad days are over as Just Jam 2 is back tomorrow!

Too good to be true? You're damn right mate! In fact, the first event is invite only (no worries I've been parred too..oh well lol) bu this is just the begininning.

Apparently the line up is sicker than sick! Rude Kid and Woofer music lord Faze Miyake have been recruited by to make a beat from scratch in front of the Grime lovers crowd in 10 minutes.

I'm sure it will be a madness!

For now just keep it locked on dontwatchthat.tv and look out for the next one.

Twitter: @JUSTJAMLONDON @dontwatchthattv

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MC Tigz - Spotlight Freestyle - Street Starz

Hailing from South East London, MC Tigz is back with a new freestyle (courtesy of Street Starz) and once again he doesn't fail to please the Grime lovers with his gritty bars and angry flow. Having proved his consistent lyricism with his SB.TV Warm Up Session back in December and his mixtape 'The Hard Way', MC Tigz has definitely got the formula to step the ladder of success.



Look out for his forthcoming release, 'Countdown EP', which will be available for free download soon.

Twitter: @MCTigz

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SIR SPYRO - July 2011 Mix

Pitch Controller and Tinchy Stryder official DJ Spyro is back with another dope mix for July 2011. Press play and rise your gun fingers.

SIR SPYRO - JULY 2011 MIX by Beaw12 on Mixcloud

Available for free download here.

Twitter: @SIRSPYRO

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Jendor - 'When It Rains It Storms'

"Dun dem... 321 dem, dun dem... 321 dem"

OGz member Hollowman Jendor has dropped 'When It Rains It Storms' increasing the ongoing buzz around the South East London crew, which recently delivered the massive 'Blacks and P' mixtape. Featuring comrades P Money, Blacks and Little Dee, the release also see Grime heavyweights Jammer and Trim on 'Dun Dem 321 Dem' as well as vocals by Randy Valentine, Mimi Bohemez and more.

Dark and melancholic beats alongside a more upbeat production make 'When It Rains It Storms' a diverse release sound wise, which includes epic instrumentals such as Plastician's 'Japan', matching the variety of topics Jendor deals with.



'When It Storms It Rains' is now available for purchase from iTunes and all the major digital retailers.

Twitter: @hollowmanjendor

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DJ Whoo Kid Presents Wiley - 'Creating A Buzz (Vol.1)'

The controversial Godfather of Grime is the fourth UK artist to team up with DJ Whoo Kid on a mixtape and let me tell you 'Creating A Buzz (Vol.1)' is simply epic.


Including his much talked freestyle 'I'm On One' featuring Giggs, the mixtape opens up with what could be defined an educational intro as Wiley shares few tips on how to create a buzz in the over-saturated industry.

Hosted by his schoolmate Ashley Cole (WTF? you might be asking yourself well you're not alone), the Eski Boy has crafted another musical gem. In real American style some autotune and couple of gunshots have been thrown in, but I can guarantee you won't find yourself skipping any track.

With skits from two UK heavyweights of cinema (Jason Stathan and Sasha Baron Cohen), 'Creating A Buzz (Vol.1)' spaces from Hip Hop to a more R&Bish sound, passing through Grime and our beloved Garage featuring G-Unit Tony Yayo, the mesmerising vocals of Alexa Goddard and Shanelle.

Overall one of those release you will blast in your house or car anytime of the day and of the year.


Download it from here.

Twitter: @WileyArtist @DJWhooKid

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