Surf Gang
Founded2018
FounderEvilgiane, Eera, Harrison
Genre
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew York City

Surf Gang is an American hip-hop collective and netlabel founded in New York City in 2018 by Evilgiane, Eera and Harrison.[1] They have been cited as influential to the contemporary underground rap scene.[2][3]

Surf Gang has collaborated with and signed artists such as Matt Ox, Kendrick Lamar, Snow Strippers, Cooper B. Handy, Suzy Sheer, Xaviersobased, Nettspend and Jackzebra.

History

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Surf Gang began as a New York City skate crew in 2017 before evolving into a music collective in 2018. Founded by producer Evilgiane, alongside Eera and Harrison.[1][4][5][6][2][3][7][8][9][10]

References

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  1. ^ a b Way, Katie (2021-09-20). "Meet Surf Gang, the Post-Rap Rap Crew". VICE. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  2. ^ a b Strauss, Matthew (2024-12-12). "Surf Gang Play New Song With Earl Sweatshirt on NTS Radio". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  3. ^ a b Aufiero, Dana (2022-11-06). "SURF GANG goes 'off the ropes' on third studio album 'At Least We Tried'". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  4. ^ Neville. "evilgiane: The Surf Gang founder who's recalibrating hip-hop". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  5. ^ Gee, Andre (2023-06-22). "EvilGiane Takes On the Music World: 'I'm Not a Drill Producer'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  6. ^ Monroe, Jazz (2025-06-13). "Jackzebra Signs to Surf Gang, Shares Video for New Song "Givenchy"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  7. ^ Pierre, Alphonse. "Matt Ox / Surf Gang: OXygen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  8. ^ Beame, Abe (2023-06-02). "Evilgiane Wasn't Expecting That Kendrick and Keem Collab Either". Vulture. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  9. ^ "fakemink Is The Hottest DIY Artist In The World Right Now". dmy.co. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  10. ^ "LUCY and Surf Gang float in the deep end". The FADER. Retrieved 2025-08-23.