Loatinover Pounds Explains Meaning & Inspiration Behind Album Title “Pray 4 Pitori”

Loatinover Pounds Explains Meaning & Inspiration Behind Album Title “Pray 4 Pitori.” Loatinover Pounds is standing ten toes down on his latest body of work. During a recent interview with DJ Speedsta, the Pretoria-bred rapper was asked if he agrees with the growing consensus that Pray 4 Pitori is the best South African hip hop album out right now. His answer? A simple but confident “Yes.”

The bold affirmation comes as no surprise to fans who’ve witnessed the rapper’s steady rise and unapologetic representation of his city. But what intrigued many was the title itself—Pray 4 Pitori—a name that instantly caught the attention of the streets, the timelines, and now, the national conversation.

When asked to break down the meaning behind the name, Loatinover Pounds admitted it wasn’t a deeply philosophical choice, but one rooted in instinct, inspiration, and identity. “I was inspired by that album by Westside Gunn, Pray For Paris,” he told Speedsta. “When I started rolling out the album, there was this thing about ‘Pound for Pound,’ like P4P. I was like, I can’t name it Pound For Pound—it’s too obvious.”

Instead, he crafted something more personal, more reflective of where he’s from. “Pray 4 Pitori—yo, I don’t think it’s anything deep. I just felt like everyone has a perception about Pitori, so as Pretoria, only we can change that perception. So yeah.”

The project has since sparked a wave of pride among Pretoria natives and hip hop heads alike, merging slick lyricism with authentic street narratives, all anchored in the spirit of a city often misunderstood. With Pray 4 Pitori, Loatinover Pounds isn’t just repping his turf—he’s reshaping how it’s seen.