The Pinch is a rapper, producer and trumpet player, who was born in the UK and grew up in Germany. Living between two cultures resulted in an unorthodox idea of what home means, but also the ability to see beyond his own worldview, traditions and values. This background is what makes The Pinch so unique. His style combines sharp-witted storytelling with raw and soulful boombap beats, nodding to the golden era of hip-hop. Witty, self-aware and sonically rich - perfect for fans of timeless, jazzy hip-hop with a fresh twist.
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Videos
Live at Berlin Street Festival
The Pinch is easily recognized by his unique flavour marked by jazz-infused harmonies, unforgiving rants and very laid-back trumpet improvisations. In 2024 he teamed up with guitarist and busking legend Jan Bures to showcase his dedication to hip-hop culture in a duo setting.
The Berlin Leaks Session
In 2019 The Pinch put together a full band with some of his best mates and recorded four of his songs at his home in Berlin. The energetic live session sheds light onto the contradictions and tragedies unfolding in a society entirely absorbed by materialism.
Throw me a rope
The song Throw me a rope is one of the first collaborative works by the intern and The Pinch and shows a more personal side of the artist. The independently released single deals with the topic of depression and comes with a scenic video shot in the forests around Berlin.
Devil's Hand
Released in 2020 as part of the Tales Of Demons And Darkness EP, Devil's Hand is a satirical and light-hearted reflection on humankind's complicity in its own plight. The video features some state-of-the-art dance moves blended with incredible animations by motion graphic designer Max Roof.
Discography
Selling Hope Buying Time
(2025) is a raw and soulful EP with oldschool vibes, featuring the intern as co-producer, released through Birds Of Paradise Records.
You don't say (2023)
is a collaborative instrumental EP by the intern and The Pinch released in 2023 through Birds Of Paradise Records.
New World Disorder (2021)
is an independently released four-track EP dealing with the dark sides of living in a predominantly materialistic environment.
Throw me a rope (2020)
is one of the first collabs between producer the intern and The Pinch marking the beginning of a fruitful and lasting cooperation.
T.O.D.A.D. (2020)
Tales of Demons and Darkness is a self-published EP tackling topics such as greed, the war-machine and one's own complicity in it all.
Riot (2018)
Released as a single, the song 'Riot' represents a poetic and humorous piece based on police violence directed at peaceful protesters.
H.T.C.A.R.H. (2017)
How To Catch a Red Herring is The Pinch's debut EP and consists of six tracks melding hip-hop with soul, jazz and funk.
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