Pete & Bas - Bermondsey (music Video) | Prod By 91shots | Pressplay (2024)
Despite their age, they perform live and record vocals themselves, often surprising critics with their genuine technical ability and "unbeatable bars". If you're interested, I can: Break down the slang used in their verses Give you a top 5 list of their most viral tracks
The duo's foray into rap began in . Pete (Peter Bowditch) first discovered drill music when his granddaughter took control of the radio in his car. Though initially annoyed by the aggressive beats, he soon found himself hooked on the storytelling and "greaze" of the genre.
Pete introduced the sound to his friend Bas (Basil Bellgrave), a and Frank Sinatra enthusiast. The pair decided to record a track "for a laugh," resulting in their debut single "Shut Ya Mouth" . The video went viral, launching a legitimate music career that has since included sold-out tours and collaborations with major artists like T-Pain and M24 . 📽️ "Bermondsey" (2021) Despite their age, they perform live and record
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Pete and Bas firmly maintain they write their own lyrics , though they admit their grandkids help them stay updated on modern slang so they don't sound "out of date". Though initially annoyed by the aggressive beats, he
They rap about traditional drill topics— street fights , "moving coca," and making money—but framed through the lens of old-school London life. Pete famously boasts about winning fights on London buses and the Tube , while Bas warns listeners not to test him unless they want to get "knocked in the noggin". Real or Act?
Many fans believe their grandsons (rumored to be rappers Nine and Dex ) are the actual writers or "ghosts" behind the flow. The video went viral, launching a legitimate music
Produced by 91shots , the track features Pete jumping in with "straight-talking" lyrics followed by Bas's "rugged" delivery.