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)
Produced by 91shots , the track features Pete jumping in with "straight-talking" lyrics followed by Bas's "rugged" delivery.
The video is filmed in their "natural habitat"—traditional London pubs and local street corners—blending their elderly aesthetic with gritty drill visuals.
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 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write their own lyrics , though they admit their grandkids help them stay updated on modern slang so they don't sound "out of date".