Midday Marauders is an electrifying anthem for street music. The song’s pulsating bass and wonky keys reflect the joyful and spontaneous spirit of an art form dedicated to illuminating the city. The lyrics are embedded in the warm sound of harmonising trumpets and pay homage to the heroes of the street: the artists reclaiming the public space and providing a colourful contrast to the dullness of everyday life in an otherwise bleak urban environment.

Midday Marauders

“Stay Free” is a humourous affirmation of individuality. The laid-back bassline and groovy drum pattern make any resistance to nodding one’s head futile. The lyrics give off a storytelling vibe, adding a smooth rhythmic layer to the song. An artfully played horn-section, reminiscent of D’Angelo’s album “Voodoo”, cheerfully fills the gaps and tops off a tune that is contagious in its optimism and lightheartedness.

Stay Free

“Selling Hope Buying Time” is an ironical take on the ups and downs of being an independent artist. The rich arrangement, supported by a resonant bass and embellished with scintillating horns, is the backdrop from which an engaging and cleverly crafted story evolves. Sprinkled with hilarious anecdotes, the witty rhyme schemes culminate in a catchy chorus that virtually begs to be sung along with.

Selling Hope Buying Time

On Selling Hope Buying Time, UK rapper, producer and trumpet player The Pinch delivers sharp- witted storytelling over raw, soulful boom bap beats. With Rhodes keys, punchy drum loops and laid back horn lines, the EP nods to the Golden Age of Hip-Hop while carving out a sound that's uniquely his. Witty, self-aware, and sonically rich – perfect for fans of timeless, jazzy hip-hop with a fresh twist.

Braindead

“The Truth” is an uncompromising reckoning with the current state of affairs. With its raw double bass and saxophone samples, this haunting boom-bap beat pays hommage to John Coltrane. The Pinch lays down a feisty and cleverly crafted rant dropping the punchlines in all the right places. Witty rhyme schemes and vivid and humorous imagery strike a perfect balance with a dark but probably fairly accurate vision of the world.

The Truth

The Pinch messes with hiphop by means of a trumpet and a microphone.

The Pinch

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