Basketball
Here’s the new beat you’ll be hoopin’ to all season
Red Bull Records artist pineappleCITI, hip-hop MC Serious Klein and producer LordQuest have teamed up for the new single “All My Shots”, the official theme song of Red Bull Half Court 2021.
The fastest version of 3on3 basketball, Red Bull Half Court has already started tipping off with its first local tournaments, which will eventually span more than 20 countries around the world. This is the chance to own your court, own your beat and own your game.
For the 15,000 ballers battling for a spot inOctober’s World Final, “All My Shots” is a source of inspiration. Kicking off with a bouncing bassline, pineappleCITI runs the chorus with a soulful melody while Serious Klein spits heavy-hitting verses with quick-witted lyricism. The slam dunk of a single melds both artists’ styles with LordQuest’s sleek and stylish production, making for a must-listen collaboration.
pineappleCITI - All My Shots (feat. Serious Klein)
About LordQuest
Born in Ghana and based in Toronto, LordQuest is an urban and pop producer. His unique approach to production fuses elements of old/new school hip-hop, soul, jazz, funk and electronic music. He’s worked with and has cut songs with Schoolboy Q, Talib Kweli, Dom Kennedy, Jordin Sparks, Raekwon, SiR and more.
Streetball courts and playgrounds are where communities come together, and music is always a big part of that said. So the fact that this single would also be the theme song for Red Bull Half Court really inspired us.
About pineappleCITI
For pineappleCITI, rhymes and raps spring right from the heart as she approaches each project with equal reverence for nineties East Coast storytelling and old-school Motown catharsis. Endorsed early on by The FADER, PAPER, Complex, and Billboard, in addition to being labeled one of the ‘25 Underrated Female Rappers’ by Okayplayer, the New Jersey-born MC provides a simultaneously unique and universal perspective to her music. With a focus on songs that feature motivational lyricism and powerful messages, she has released a number of recent singles, including “Recognize”, “Believe” and “Lift Me Up”.
Where I’m from streetball is a way of life. It’s always been a passion of mine from the sidelines; so to be able to be a part of Red Bull Half Court by way of the theme song is right up my alley. Music and balling go hand in hand.
About Serious Klein
Meanwhile, the English rapping MC Kelvin Boakye, AKA Serious Klein, has emerged from Germany’s underground hip-hop scene. After his 2012 debut EP, The Serious Outlook, put him on the map in his small German city, his following Eps, The Introduction (2015) and Summer 03’s Problem (2016) extended his recognition all the way to the US and UK. Serious Klein describes his intrinsically diverse sound as ‘art rap’. It’s an eclectic mix of jazz, rap, hip-hop, trap and soul, which stems from his love of music of all kinds and is heavily influenced by artists ranging from 2Pac to Luther Vandross. 2016 brought Serious Klein in contact with international artists such as Denzel Curry, Mick Jenkins, The Underachievers and Bryson Tiller, some of whom he supported on European tour dates. Support from The FADER, COLORS, Majestic Casual, REVOLT, Complex and more are signs that this young artist is one to keep an eye on.
Basketball, art, fashion and definitely music – they’re all creative cultures that influence each other, and it was cool to add my own words to the story. I love streetball, so here’s a shout-out to all you players around the world.
Stream/Download here
“All My Shots” is out now via Red Bull Records. Stream/download here: https://ffm.to/allmyshots
If you’re a baller, it’s time to own your game and lead your team to the World Finals in October. Sign up and participate in your local Red Bull Half Court tournament.
